anchor: There's little time for recreation in this sometimes harsh environment, and though local residents may come across as pragmatic and single-minded, you'll find them in a more relaxed mood at the end of a hard day's work, enjoying a pint of beer and game of dominoes at the local pub.
positive: There isn't much time for recreation in the area because of the harsh environment.
negative: The local residents have plenty of time for recreational activities like dominoes and getting drunk at the pub.