When I'm relaxed sometimes it's more difficult and sometimes it's not. If I'm relaxed because I'm in an environment where others have an interest in one of my interests, then it's better. If I'm in an environment where the people around me aren't interested, then it's worse. If I'm around people who aren't easily offended, it's better. If I'm around people who are, worse. If I'm around people who rely very little on implicit meanings, it's better. If they rely on them a lot, it's worse.
So in order for my relaxation to pay off the most I need to be in a place where the people are interested in my interests, not easily offended and are fairly direct.
The worst place for me to relax is around people who don't share my interests, are easily offended and rely heavily on implied meanings to get their message across.