This troper interprets the case of Oscar the cat as an example of this. He's said to be unfriendly to patients, except when they don't have long to live (he seems to always know) in which case he cuddles up to them. It's as though the cat not only knows said patients are about to die but uses its cuddling to have people die happy... and reserves his cuddling for that particular purpose. #QUOTE#'''Dr. David Dosa''': He is not a cat who will spend quality time with residents on the ward, unless they're about to die; he's not a cat that likes to spend a lot of time with staff; he keeps to himself

This troper's mother was known for not caring how her actions may offend others for she was mainly concerned about where she and this troper's dad will get money for their family's next meal when this troper was still younger. In a height of crisis and increasing anxiety, an acquaintance of my dad asked him if he wants easy money by being involved in drug smuggling. My father who initially set aside his principles asked my mother if she wants to go through with it. She immediately answered no and sensing my father's hesitation, she said "What if those drugs you smuggled got into the hands of our children's bus driver and caused him to run the vehicle into a truck? How will you forgive yourself for that? And how would you explain your recklessness by being involved in this crime? By being covert about this, I doubt you will turn yourself in because to start with, you already made a deal with your conscience." Needless to say, my dad never went through with it, and from then on promised himself to never get into anything that will make him doubt his values. He had greater appreciation of my mother that despite seemingly uncaring about people, is incredibly resolute in maintaining integrity and considers how her principles may benefit her and everyone involved, including those she doesn't know.

This can apply to a lot of theologically conservative Christian churches. While they are famous for their "hate-mongering speech", they usually give generously to the needy in various donations etc.

My church is about as unapologetically consevative as they come, yet if you need money, food or just about anything they'll give it to you regardless of your religious beliefs (or lack thereof). The only "price" you have to pay is when they attempt to convert you in the meantime.

Found in a {{Reddit}} post: #QUOTE# I dunno. I'm just mean to people, but at the same time, I can be pretty nice for no reason. For example, I donated $400 to the Japanese relief effort. Someone came up to me yesterday and told me, "it's so heartbreaking what the japanese go through," to which I replied, "I don't give a shit".

This troper does this. He will hold open doors for people. He will randomly talk to people on the bus. He tries to be kind to most people. Heaven help you if you annoy him, though. Remind yourself of the differences between niceness and virtue by heading on back to the main page.