There are a lot of traditions and customs in Korea. Korea is a very ancient country. Despite the historical changes, the culture and life of Koreans is determined by the Confucian system of relations. Koreans are very hard-working people. They often linger at work. Kimchi is an ancient tradition of preparing kimchi for the winter. Without kimchi it is impossible to imagine Korean cuisine. In Korea, the words of gratitude are always pronounced with a bow. The degree of bow depends on the status of the interlocutor. Koreans are very restrained, they have not accepted hugs, only a polite handshake. Entering the house, Koreans always take off their shoes. By tradition, they sleep, eat and sit on the floor.