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Celtic Rogue
29th October 2012, 03:09 AM
How can you tell when you are in a room, restroom, motel etc. with a mirror or a 2-way glass?
Here's how: I thought it was quite interesting! And I know in about 30 seconds you're going to do what I did and find the nearest mirror.

Do you know how to determine if a mirror is 2-way or not? A policewoman who travels all over the US and gives seminars and techniques for businesswomen passed this on.

When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc., how many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a 2-way mirror (i.e., they can see you, but you can't see them)? There have been many cases of people installing 2-way mirrors in female changing rooms . It is very difficult to positively identify the surface by looking at it.

So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty what type of mirror we are looking at?

TWO WAY GLASS IMAGE MIRROR IMAGE

Just conduct this simple test: Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface and if there is a GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is GENUINE mirror. However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE! IT IS A 2-WAY MIRROR!

"No Space, Leave the Place" So remember, every time you see a mirror, do the "fingernail test." It doesn't cost you anything.

REMEMBER. No Space, Leave the Place:

Ladies: Share this with your girlfriends, sisters, daughters, etc.

Men: Share this with your wives, daughters, daughters-in-law, mothers, girlfriends and/or friends.




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beefsteak
29th October 2012, 06:49 AM
guess I'm doing this test wrong. Just checked out an 8x10 hand-held mirror. No space between the 2 finger images. hmmmm

Anyone else?

Dogman
29th October 2012, 06:57 AM
guess I'm doing this test wrong. Just checked out an 8x10 hand-held mirror. No space between the 2 finger images. hmmmm

Anyone else? It is true, look at your finger touching the mirror from the side. You will see the gap, but it also depends on how thick the glass is from the front surface to the mirror coating. The thicker the glass, the bigger the gap!

Twisted Titan
29th October 2012, 09:31 AM
if your determined to see me pinch a loaf or take a tinkle go right ahead.

TheNocturnalEgyptian
29th October 2012, 11:35 AM
The reason this works is because of what a mirror is. A mirror is a thick piece of glass with a reflective foil backing. That means the reflection is coming from the back of the mirror, and travels through the glass. The gap you see is the distance between the foil and your finger - i.e. the pane of glass.

2 way mirrors have a reflective coating on the front of the glass. There is no gap between the reflective surface and your finger.

freespirit
29th October 2012, 11:44 AM
since it takes a certain amount of time for the available light to bounce off you, travel to the mirror and back to your eye, and have your brain process the image, could it be said that you are in effect looking into the past?

sorry, not meant to derail...

Gaillo
29th October 2012, 12:21 PM
To defeat this test, those with deep pockets could simply add an extra layer of clear glass in front of the one-way mirror, to add the "gap".

Neuro
29th October 2012, 01:31 PM
To defeat this test, those with deep pockets could simply add an extra layer of clear glass in front of the one-way mirror, to add the "gap".
Fortunately CIA has a very tight budget, I have heard...

Santa
29th October 2012, 01:51 PM
guess I'm doing this test wrong. Just checked out an 8x10 hand-held mirror. No space between the 2 finger images. hmmmm

Anyone else?

Dude!... REMEMBER. No Space, Leave the Place: Grab your wife and GTHO. That's the rule. :)

gunDriller
30th October 2012, 05:32 AM
maybe, in some cases it's good luck to break a mirror.

BrewTech
30th October 2012, 06:51 AM
Dude!... REMEMBER. No Space, Leave the Place: Grab your wife and GTHO. That's the rule. :)

When I walk into the ladies bathroom with my wife, I will just tell the other women that are in there that I'm checking the mirrors... for their safety, of course.

That should fly... LOL

:D

Neuro
30th October 2012, 06:54 AM
When I walk into the ladies bathroom with my wife, I will just tell the other women that are in there that I'm checking the mirrors... for their safety, of course.

That should fly... LOL

:D
You don't think you could teach your wife the nail trick?

BrewTech
30th October 2012, 07:31 AM
Dude!... REMEMBER. No Space, Leave the Place: Grab your wife and GTHO. That's the rule. :)

The rule is I have to grab her!