A Suspended Espresso
In Napoli, there is a custom of ordering a caffè sospeso. This espresso is paid for, but not consumed; it remains "in suspension" until redeemed by someone later on, perhaps someone who can't afford it or maybe just someone who forgot their wallet. Either way, the purchaser earns good luck and someone doesn't have to go a day without espresso in their system. Read more about the suspended espresso in the article where I first stumbled on it.
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Mark B. Apr 14, 2009 – 5:54 PM
We have a customer in Tburg who will sometimes leave money at the bar to buy coffee for a random stranger later in the day. And sometimes that lucky stranger will leave payment for a second lucky stranger. And this second lucky stranger usually just takes their free coffee and their good luck and leaves.
Robin Hood Apr 15, 2009 – 8:28 AM
That's so sweet! I've heard of people doing that with highway tolls, oh culture.