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In a world where the term “diplomatic immunity” could include heat tolerance, the Finnish Embassy in Washington has been hosting what might be the most unconventional diplomatic gatherings since, well, ever. For 16 years, they’ve been at it, but only now are we catching on. Why? Because apparently, discussing the fate of nations in the nude is just another day at the office.
The Birth of the Sauna Society:
Back in 2008, when flip phones were still cool, Finnish diplomats thought, “Why not mix business with… well, pleasure, & certainly sweat?” Thus, the Diplomatic Sauna Society was born, a place where the only thing more intense than the heat is the conversation.
The Setup:
Embassy Extravaganza: Once a month, 20 brave souls, or should we say, half-naked souls, gather under the neon “Sauna” sign for what can only be described as a diplomatic bake-off. Here, the agenda includes sweating, sipping beer, and discussing everything from trade deals to the art of Finnish meatballs.
Ambassador’s Private Retreat:
For those who prefer a more “intimate” setting, there’s the ambassador’s personal sauna. Here, the discussions are presumably even more candid, because when you’re in your birthday suit, there’s nowhere to hide.
The Finnish Philosophy:
Ambassador Mikko Hautala, who probably has the most relaxed dress code in diplomatic history, believes that when you’re stripped down to your essentials, so is your conversation. “What happens in the sauna, stays in the sauna,” he says, which might be the most effective confidentiality agreement ever.
So, why is this only making headlines now? Because, apparently, it took us 16 years to realize that while we’re out here, fully clothed, trying to make sense of the world, our leaders might be somewhere, probably debating the future of our planet, with nothing but a smile for modesty.
The Outrage:
This, folks, is how government is run now. Not with suits and ties, but with saunas and sighs. Because who needs formalities when you can have… steam? Imagine explaining to your kids that the reason for the new tax policy was because someone had a great idea while sweating it out in a sauna.
In a world where transparency is key, discussing policies that shape our lives in the nude is just another Tuesday. It’s like if “Game of Thrones” had a spin-off called “Game of Sweat.”
So, next time you wonder why certain decisions seem a bit… steamed, remember, it might just be because they were. theatlantic.com/international/
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