Good Info, How to tell if its a mirror or two way glass !!!

[era veteran]

I thought I'd pass this on


A Mirror or a 2-Way Glass?


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?

2-WAY GLASS IMAGE (no space between finger)

MIRROR IMAGE ( space between finger)

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."

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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1. Just who provided this information and what makes you think it should be passed on?

http://www.joewein.net/hoax/hoax-mirror.htm

http://www.breakthechain.org/exclusives/mirror.html

Really, it just takes a quick minute to research this stuff.

on edit: You do know that ANY reflective surface not covered by glass will not show a gap, right? Do you believe that all aluminum foil is actually a double sided mirror as well?

[era veteran]

4. well, I guess I was misled

We could leave it at that.

[pintobean]

12. Please leave that attitude outside the Lounge door.

[snooper2]

15. Which is just about half the "mirrors" every public bathroom

:eyes:





GLASS - Best reflective quality, Very difficult to scratch - resistant to most solvents and cleaners. Indoor - Locking Wall Mount - Flat Mirror - GLASS


ACRYLIC - Made from Mirror Grade Acrylic so the reflection quality is similar to glass. Very difficult to break and are shatterproof. Clean with cotton cloth only. Indoor - Locking Wall Mount - Flat Mirror - ACRYLIC


Polished Steel - Can not be broken - Reflection is very good. Easy to maintain.

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17. And your point is?

The OP is ridiculous misinformation. It suggests that any reflective surface not covered by glass is a 2 way mirror. Spreading that kind of paranoia is not going to do any good.

[snooper2]

19. Um, I was agreeing with you...and showing some examples

Run out of coffee this morning? :P

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20. Perhaps.

Actually starting Atkins which might be even worse. I'm not the most cogent in the morning.

[Courtesy Flush]

16. But it worked for me

After reading this, I went to the observation room at work (I know. I don't need to be on DU while working). It worked just the way they said.

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18. Try it with a piece of aluminum foil when you get a chance.

You might be very surprised to find that Alcoa has been spying on your kitchen pantry for quite some time.

[Courtesy Flush]

21. That's why I wear my foil hat

When they look at me, they're looking right back at themselves.

[Sweet Freedom]

2. FYI: Snopes says it's a hoax.

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/mirror.asp

[WinkyDink]

22. Oh, dang. Well, off to e-mail THIS now!

[ileus]

3. I knew this but had never really gave it any thought.

[jobycom]

5. Throw a chair through it, like in the movies.

If it's a two-way, the chair will go into the other room and Vincent D'Onofrio will glare back at you.

[fishwax]

6. lol

:rofl:

[Brother Buzz]

7. DUzy

:thumbsup:

[murielm99]

8. Dang!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[struggle4progress]

9. +

I come to DU precisely for useful advice like this! :D

[orleans]

10. lol! ahhh...after a stressful day

i read your post and decided to check it out for myself.
so i just went into the bathroom and threw a chair through the mirror on the door of the cabinet.

THANK GOD IT WAS JUST A MIRROR!

i didn't really think Vincent D'Onofrio could actually fit in the bathroom cabinet but you can never really be too sure. especially these days.

thanks for the great advice!

[suninvited]

13. That post should have come with a warning

I like to drink a cup of tea as I peruse the lounge in the morning.

[cherokeeprogressive]

11. I think that test would be moot in police stations. n/t

[Richardo]

14. If it's 2-way glass, you can see through it.

:eyes:

The problem is ONE-way glass vs mirror.

[applegrove]

23. Worked for me.