How Chinese police are 'taught to smile' by holding chopsticks in their mouths

The 'how to smile' course was held for customs officials in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China

Liaoning Customs Office said the aim was 'to standardise officials' amenity protocols and upgrade their receiving skills'

Chinese police are some of the best trained in all the world.

Their training is so thorough, in fact, that they are even taught how to gain the perfect smile.



And as these pictures show, it is easy - just so long as you stick to the rules.



Smile Chinese style: During the 'how to smile' course in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China, customs police were made to practise by holding a chopstick between their teeth and smiling

During the 'how to smile' course in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China , customs police were made to practise by holding a chopstick between their teeth and smiling.

According to the Liaoning Customs Office the aim of the training was 'to standardise officials' amenity protocols and upgrade their receiving skills'.

Skills upgrade: According to the Liaoning Customs Office the aim of the training was 'to standardize officials' amenity protocols and upgrade their receiving skills'