Blind dates are very common in Korea. Coffee shops and various dining establishments are typically places for blind dates. Parents or relatives typically set up Koreans of marrying age on blind dates. Arranged marriage is still practised in Korea, especially in very traditional families. And so, when the parents come into the picture of dating, this usually indicates that marriage is almost certain. Setting up Koreans for dates is done through friends, colleagues, bosses, and of course, parents and relatives. While the traditional culture is evolving, Koreans still consider it rare and strange to date complete strangers.