Etiquette training

2008-01-08 01:05:40  China Daily      

Students balance books on their heads during an etiquette training class at a vocational school in Beijing Jan. 7, 2008. (Photo: chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)

Liu Yan Zhi (L), an etiquette instructor, talks to students during an etiquette training class at a vocational school in Beijing Jan. 7, 2008. The banner reads,"Welcoming the challenge of the Olympics." (Photo: chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)

A student shows another how to smile during an etiquette training class at a vocational school in Beijing Jan. 7, 2008. (Photo: chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)

A small group of vocational students, mostly between the ages of 16 and 18, are going through physical conditioning as well as professional training for dressing and etiquette in order to be stewards for the service industry, but a selected few will become stewards for medal ceremonies during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.