[mapcars]

>the important thing is to take time out with people you know and talk to them over a beer or two

This is superficial because it does not last nor does it change your experience of life profoundly. It only useful to find comfort in a way you see the world, this is why people you know is a requirement. Strangers will destroy your fantasies in many ways.

>There’s nothing quite like a convivial evening wrapped around a pint to give you health, happiness and a sense of wellbeing.

If your sense of well-being is when 5 people confirm your opinions - this simply means you are still in your 20es.