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)