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VENERATED RUMOR has it that MIT students are socially inept. But if they are, could 165 of them have earned degrees this year-for being charming? Forget about technological innovation and scientific brilliance. Charm School was an afternoon of technique, with wannabe smooth-talkers focusing on topics such as the art of the schmooze, elevator etiquette, wine, small plate balancing, mobile phone manners, earnest gazing and other listening skills and a game titled Who Wants to Be a Charminaire?, spoofing the popular TV show, with prizes including deodorant...