Liu Yan Zhi (L), an etiquette instructor, talks to students
during an etiquette training class at a vocational school in
Beijing Jan. 7, 2008. 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. The banner reads,
"Welcoming the challenge of the Olympics."
Students balance books on their heads during an etiquette
training class at a vocational school in Beijing Jan. 7, 2008.
A student shows another how to smile during an etiquette
training class at a vocational school in Beijing Jan. 7, 2008.
Students put books between their legs during an etiquette
training class at a vocational school in Beijing Jan. 7, 2008.
Students learn to bow during an etiquette training class at a
vocational school in Beijing Jan. 7, 2008.
(Agencies via China Daily January 8, 2008)
