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Im2keul
reply to post by j.r.c.b.
Awesome story!! More should do things that are so small that might be huge to someone else.
aboutface
Acts of kindness still exist in some places, and it was wonderful to read about this one, OP. I have twice been delighted with receiving free coffee and food by someone who left a few hundred dollars at the cash to pay for people who would follow. (I just wish someone would do the same at the grocery store, sigh.)
Riffrafter
reply to post by j.r.c.b.
Stories like this make me proud to be a human being.
Wish there were more like them. We could certainly use them today...
Maybe we should all go out and create our own "proud to be a human being" story. I think I'll try and create one or two of my own this week. I know I haven't done nearly enough in that regard lately. Thanks for reminding me.
Wish me luck...
rickymouse
Whew......I thought that South America may be suspending our coffee exports for a while. I had an eery feeling in my gut.
Nice story.
rival
Yes, this story warms my heart and makes me proud to be a human...
But then there is this "other" human side of me that makes me
want to go into a Porsche dealership and ask if they have a "suspended"
911 turbo Carrera....in midnight blue...
j.r.c.b.
Im2keul
reply to post by j.r.c.b.
Awesome story!! More should do things that are so small that might be huge to someone else.
Today is the first time in my life that I heard the term "suspended coffee". I'm glad I took the time to read the little story....just seemed like the perfect time of year to even help out in the smallest way.........just seems right. A little shocked I've never heard about this though.....edit on 11/17/13 by j.r.c.b. because: Spelling
j.r.c.b.
Thought this was such a heartwarming story, & checked with snopes & found out its true.....
"This story will warm you better than a coffee on a cold winter day:
"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.
Read more at www.snopes.com...
The origins of the story are interesting. They say it's an Italian tradition started after the war, when men had lost everything.....I wonder what would happen at my local diner if I run in & say I want to suspend a coffee??? Probably won't know what I'm talking about!! It will be fun to do, & perfect time of year to do a little something for someone......
Marsupilami
Good way for the company to get money from nothing. Even if they're absolutely honest and honor every single "suspended item", chances are that more people pay for them than people actually receiving them.
Like those little sad eyes of a starving African child. I mean, you're totally doing something good by giving money to some random companies ... because helping people is good and stuff. Works every time.