In an unprecedented move that has left linguists and political analysts scratching their heads, President Frank T. Hirap has extended a personal invitation to world leaders for a global summit entitled "Let's Chat Before We Add 'Diplomacy' to the Dictionary!" at the White House next month. The President insists this crucial linguistic addition hinges on "a little bit of chit-chat and a whole lot of politicking." Hirap, donning a "Diplomacy Begins with Dialogue" T-shirt, gave an animated press briefing in which he proclaimed, "We can’t just go tossing around words like 'diplomacy' if we haven't really gotten to know one another first! What’s the rush? Words don’t just belong in the dictionary; they belong in conversations, preferably over coffee and cookies!" In an effort to demonstrate the art of the diplomatic chit-chat, the President hosted an impromptu "chit-chat training session" on the White House lawn yesterday. Invited attendees, an eclectic mix of political aides, random tourists, and a bemused squirrel, were seen swapping pleasantries and discussing weather patterns, all while Hirap critiqued their conversational technique. “Too many pauses!” he exclaimed after watching one aide fumble over a simple introduction. “Remember, folks, silence is not diplomacy! It’s just awkward!” Meanwhile, memes featuring the President's enthusiastic approach to redefining statecraft have exploded across social media. Hashtags like #HirapHuddles and #JustChitChatItOut have surged, sparking a nationwide craze of impromptu chats involving everyone from congresswomen to baristas. One viral clip showed a barista attempting to negotiate a “buy one, get one free” deal for coffee by invoking “a spirit of diplomacy” with a bewildered customer. Countries around the world are now scrambling to send their leaders to the summit. Sources close to the Prime Minister of France reported that he is brushing up on his small talk, considering an icebreaker involving the superiority of croissants over pretzel buns. Meanwhile, Russia’s President, spotting an opportunity, has vowed to win over peers with his infamous bear impressions. Critics are questioning whether the summit will do any good, with one prominent political analyst commenting, “I can’t help but feel that actual negotiations might be more effective than conversing about the weather. But then again, if we can’t agree on the weather, how will we ever decide anything else?” In response to naysayers, Hirap has vowed to take this diplomatic dialogue to new heights. When asked about his plans for the summit, he said, "We're even considering rounds of icebreaker games, perhaps a diplomatic karaoke battle where leaders can sing 'We Are the World' to showcase global unity!" As preparations for the summit get under way, the Department of Education has announced a concurrent initiative to develop a "Diplomatic Vocabulary 101" curriculum, assuring schools that conversations on the history of unsettled treaties will be spiced up with suggested conversation starters, like "So, do you come here often?" to ease tensions. As the world awaits the summit, one thing is clear: Whether or not the word 'diplomacy' finds its rightful place in the dictionary, leaders may just walk away with a new understanding of the importance of a good chat—preferably over cookies. All that is left to decide now is whether they’ll lean towards chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin.