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Story:
This started in Italy...
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 cafe. 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.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to
have such cafes or even grocery stores in every town where the less
fortunate will find hope and support?