Diplomatic trust requires regular presence

How does the idea that trust is easy to lose apply to naval diplomacy?

Naval presence has to be sustained through regular contact, because an occasional return cannot instantly restore a working relationship.

Diplomatic trust grows through repeated involvement rather than serving as a reserve that can be drawn down indefinitely. A navy that disappears for years cannot expect a single return visit to recreate familiarity and confidence. The pub analogy emphasizes the difference between a rare visitor and someone who is predictably present. Routine engagement has political value even when no crisis is underway.