Olympics: Sweet smiles need practice

Girls practise smile during a training in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, March 25, 2008. 110 girls selected from 2000 applicants are trained to serve as stewards and ushers for the sailing competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. (Xinhua Photo)

Girls stand with books on their heads during a training in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, March 25, 2008. 110 girls selected from 2000 applicants are trained to serve as stewards and ushers for the sailing competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. (Xinhua Photo)

Girls practice shaking hands during a training in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, March 25, 2008. 110 girls selected from 2000 applicants are trained to serve as stewards and ushers for the sailing competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

An instructor talks to prospective Olympic award presenters in front of a big mirror during an etiquette training class in Qingdao, the eastern Chinese host city for the sailing competitions during the Olympic Games, March 24, 2008. Some 110 people, most between the ages of 16 to 18, were selected after grueling physical training to be ushers and presenters for the sailing events. (Xinhua Photo)