The priests are assisted by "jinja miko", sometimes referred to as "shrine-maidens" in English. These "miko" are typically unmarried, although not necessarily virgins. In many cases they are the daughters of a priest or a practitioner. They are subordinate to the priests in the shrine hierarchy. Their most important role is in the "kagura" dance, known as "otome-mai". "Miko" receive only a small salary but gain respect from members of the local community and learn skills such as cooking, calligraphy, painting, and etiquette which can benefit them when later searching for employment or a marriage partner. They generally do not live at the shrines. Sometimes they fill other roles, such as being secretaries in the shrine offices or clerks at the information desks, or as waitresses at the "naorai" feasts. They also assist "Kannushi" in ceremonial rites.