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Monday 12 August 2013

Do you have a "suspended" coffee? 有杯"悬浮"的咖啡吗?


When I went through this story, I keep on figuring whether it can be practiced in my society. Whether it is practicable, it goes back to the root of ethics and humanity, depends on which facets you look at it. Still, the "suspended coffee" act really does warm up the winter and melt the snow. Suspended coffee, anyone?

"We enter a little coffeehouse with a friend of mine and give our order. While we're approaching our table two people come in and they go to the counter -

'Five coffees, please. Two of them for us and three suspended'


They pay for their order, take the two and leave. I ask my friend:


'What are those 'suspended' coffees ?'


'Wait for it and you will see'


Some more people enter. Two girls ask for one coffee each, pay and go. The next order was for seven coffees and it was made by three lawyers - three for them and four 'suspended'. While I still wonder what's the deal with those 'suspended' coffees I enjoy the sunny weather and the beautiful view towards the square in front of the café. Suddenly a man dressed in shabby clothes who looks like a beggar comes in through the door and kindly asks,


'Do you have a suspended coffee ?'


It's simple - people pay in advance for a coffee meant for someone who can not afford a warm beverage. The tradition with the suspended coffees started in Naples, but it has spread all over the world and in some places you can order not only a suspended coffee, but also a sandwich or a whole meal."


                                                                                                                                    Source: Useful Info

Warm the heart and melt the snow,
 S.L α


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