predicated on openness. The ability to understand and function within the community led me toward mutual engagement, another fundamental part of vendor culture. During my last week in Venice I met two vendors who were new to the boardwalk. I taught them all the things I had learned thereby passing the practice on to new vendors. This was a central part of vendor culture and thus it became a central part of my research process. Ultimately, my experience revealed the possibility for deep humanity in interactions, and the ability to connect with other people on a level where help and support are central. Accepting this was the seed of generativity.
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