I read something today in a random blog I follow that struck me as pure brilliance… so I thought I’d share:

And don’t be afraid to talk to the person next to you at a bar– we could all destress a bit when travelling by just being nice, for a few minutes, and do as the Irish do: drink a pint, talk to your neighbor, and let the hours pass you by.

How perfect is that? And to take it one step further — why only do this when traveling? How about at the grocery store, or in line at the bank? Granted, throwing back a pint while at your local supermarket may get you some strange looks (not to mention a possible trip to the pokey), but you get the idea… right?