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Locals rarely tip, and most service professionals and cab drivers don't expect tips. A ser-
vice fee of 10-15 percent is added in hotels and some restaurants, and tipping for particu-
larly good service is becoming more common at higher-end establishments and on private
tours.
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POLICE
Every neighbourhood has its own police station or post, often labelled in English. This is the
place to report any crime, although you might have to wait for the Public Security Bureau of-
ficer in charge of foreigners to handle your case. Otherwise, contact the Public Security Bur-
eau directly. For more information,
click here
for a list of emergency numbers. Most public
areas have roaming security guards that can help if needed.
POST
Every neighbourhood in Shanghai city has a post office, recognisable by its dark-green and
yellow signage. Post offices in the busiest areas, such as Sichuan Road, Central Huaihai
Road, Nanjing Road and Xujiahui, are open 14 hours a day, while the Huangpu district post
office is open 24 hours a day. In addition to mailing and selling stamps, post offices also de-
liver local courier packages. Most large hotels will post letters to international destinations for
you.
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