Good one Doug
I have to share this true story...
...last weekend while staying at the beach, a friend of mine was caught in a terrible rip that took her so far out she couldn't see land. Apparently she was struggling for 15 minutes or so and prayed she would be ok. Just as she prayed, she saw a small boat approaching with two lifeguards in it. They moved close to her and told her to "Give us your hand". Being the alcoholic that she is and not wanting to look silly, she actually said "I'll be alright, thanks" haha but they dragged her in anyway. Apparently she acted very cool on the beach in front of onlookers and just said "Oh, thanks" to the men who saved her.
She told me later that she couldn't believe she wanted to save face more than save her life.