在上海生活，外卖（Waimai）是绕不开的神器。但对于不熟悉本地App的人来说，经常会遇到一些小麻烦。分享三个我自己常用的避坑小技巧：
Living in Shanghai, takeout is an indispensable tool. But for those unfamiliar with local apps, there are often small troubles. Here are three tips I frequently use:
1. 备注里的“暗号”（The “Code” in the Notes）
很多餐厅默认会放很多葱、香菜或辣椒。如果你不吃，一定要在备注（Notes）里写清楚。
Many restaurants add a lot of scallions, cilantro, or chili by default. If you don’t eat them, be sure to specify in the notes.
“不要葱，不要香菜，不要辣” (Bu yao cong, bu yao xiang cai, bu yao la) -> No scallions, no cilantro, no chili.
另外，如果你不需要一次性餐具，记得备注“不需要餐具”，环保又干净。
Also, if you don’t need disposable utensils, remember to note “no utensils” – it’s eco-friendly and clean.
2. 骑手的“最后一百米”（The Rider’s “Last 100 Meters”）
很多高层住宅或写字楼是不允许外卖员上楼的。外卖员通常会给你打电话。
Many high-rise residences or office buildings don’t allow delivery riders to go upstairs. They will usually call you.
如果你没接到电话，打开App看地图，骑手通常会把外卖放在楼下的“外卖柜（Takeout Locker）”或指定的桌子上，记得及时去拿，不然凉了就不好吃了。
If you miss the call, open the app and check the map. The rider usually leaves the food in the “takeout locker” or on a designated table downstairs. Pick it up in time, or it won’t taste good when cold.
3. 评价里找“真实味道”（Finding the “Real Taste” in Reviews）
不要只看商家的精美图片。直接点开“最新评价”，看看有没有带图的实拍。
Don’t just look at the beautiful pictures from the merchants. Click on “Latest Reviews” directly and see if there are actual photos taken by users.
另外，看评分时，4.8分以上可能是刷的，4.2-4.5分往往是本地人真正在吃的老店。
Also, when checking ratings, above 4.8 might be fake, but 4.2-4.5 are often the real local old shops.