STUDENT stewardesses get put through their paces in China as these pictures show them learning the ropes in Luoyang.

The fledgling flight attendants are coached on everything from shaking hands to their posture as they prepare for their exams.

8 These photos portray the bizarre range of skills Chinese air hostesses require before they take to the skies Credit: Barcroft Media

Decked out in red or blue uniforms the soon to be cabin crew are pictured performing an array of sometimes odd training tasks.

The student's perfect their posture by placing books on their heads and gripping paper between their knees.

They even seem to be practising their own version of a Panam smile by clutching plastic straws between their teeth as well as how to sit properly.

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The bizarre operation is overseen by an instructor wearing black leather trousers.

In one image the tutor can be seen grasping a candidates calves as she clasps a piece of paper between her knees.

Shaking hands, walking and even crouching down in the proper fashion are also covered in this strange classroom.

8 Along with how to stand, how to sit is also covered in these classes Credit: Barcroft Media

8 The proper way to shake hands when greeting people is also coached in the intensive course Credit: Barcroft Media

8 The operation is overseen by a leather clad instructor, seen here grasping the calves of one of her students Credit: Barcroft Media

8 Smiling training is also touched on in the classes as the fledgling flight attendants grasp a straw between their teeth Credit: Barcroft Media

8 The proper way to crouch down in the restrictive skirts of their uniforms is also taught to the soon-to-be cabin crew Credit: Barcroft Media

8 The proper stewardess strut is another of the skills the students must master in the class Credit: Barcroft Media

8 The instructor issues her commands though a microphone as her students check their posture in a mirror Credit: Barcroft Media