you know you have a persian ceo when you find this memo in your mailbox first thing on a tuesday morning:

To All,

as some of you may know the world cup soccer games will be held in germany starting June 9th. please view the attachment for a complete schedule of the matches and note that I will not be available during the marked time slots. also, please do not schedule any meetings during the blocked hours as we'll be screening the games on the flat screen in the board room. you are more than welcome to watch the games with us. all times are pst.

Regards,
AD.