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How tipping Ham became a worldwide phenomenon 🍖 A thread 👇
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1️⃣ **The Origins of Tipping**: Tipping began in the taverns of 17th-century England, where patrons would give money to ensure promptitude (T.I.P. - "To Insure Promptitude"). This practice spread across Europe and America, becoming a customary way to express gratitude for services
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2️⃣ Ham's Global Appeal: Ham, the cured leg of pork, has been a staple in many cultures' diets for centuries. From the American holiday ham, Italian prosciutto, Spanish jamón, to Chinese Jinhua ham, it's celebrated worldwide for its flavor and versatility.
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3️⃣ Combining Tipping and Ham: The idea of tipping ham instead of money is a whimsical notion, a metaphor for how cultural practices can LP in surprising ways. Imagine a world where appreciation for a meal or service could be shown through the gift of ham, both a token of gratitude and sharing a beloved food.
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4️⃣ Tipping Ham's Legacy: Even as a purely speculative phenomenon, the IDEA of tipping ham underscores the power of food to bring people together and the potential for cultural practices to evolve in unexpected ways. A reminder that joy and creativity can emerge when different cultures intersect in the LP. 🍖
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