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Two way mirrors

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Got this in an e-mail - thought it was interesting.
14 years ago, August 17th 2009 No: 1 Msg: #83419  
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Can you tell when you are in a hotel room, restroom, motel etc. with a mirror, whether it is in fact a mirror or 2-way glass?

Here's how:

I thought it was quite interesting! And I know in about 30 seconds you're going do what I did and find the
nearest mirror... Do you know how to determine if a mirror is 2-way or not?
This is not to scare you, but to make you aware. A policewoman who travels all over the U.S. 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 just looking at it.

So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty what type of mirror we are looking at? 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 a GENUINE mirror. However, if your fingernail
DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE, FOR 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"
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14 years ago, August 18th 2009 No: 2 Msg: #83539  
I think police detention rooms in police stations and airports might have 2 way mirrors, but I dont think many hotel owners would be so interested in perving at guests in their rooms or in the toilet.

Besides, if it ever got out that a hotel has two way mirrors in their bedrooms there would be a scandal that most/all hotels would not want.

The media might welcome it though, which is probably why they are putting out rumours such as the one one quoted in msg 1.

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14 years ago, August 18th 2009 No: 3 Msg: #83552  
B Posts: 602
I have heard tales in the past of such things. Cameras behind the 2 way mirrors. Reply to this

14 years ago, August 18th 2009 No: 4 Msg: #83556  
This is an urban legend. You'd only find 2-way mirrors in police detention rooms and the like. Reply to this

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