Two Way Mirrors: Can you tell the difference? Women, Take heed. / myLot

March 29, 2008 9:54am CST

I got a chain mail which I believe is important to share especially with women like me. According to the email "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 difficu 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? 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, everytime you see a mirror, do the 'fingernail test.' It doesn't cost you anything. REMEMBER. 'No Space, Leave the Place'

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grecychunny26

@grecychunny26 (9483)

• Philippines

24 Apr 08

Oh i do that everytime, I also share that to my girlfriends and relative because this is a serious matter and some of the changing rooms of the malls here in Manila are installing 2 way mirror.It has been exposed by one tv network.

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Jemina

@Jemina (5770)

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24 Apr 08

Really?

I never thought they already do that in the Philippines! Yes, it is a serious matter. We do need to inform all our female friends and relatives about this thing.

jennybianca

@jennybianca (12912)

• Australia

31 Mar 08

That's interesting,. I have never heard of this situation occuring. I use public toilets in shopping centres & service stations. If ever they installed 2 way mirrors, they would be in no end of trouble.

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Jemina

@Jemina (5770)

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31 Mar 08

I don't suppose that they would install 2-way mirrors places like that but who knows, there could be some perv staff.

Gabs

@gabs8513 (48686)

• United Kingdom

29 Mar 08

Well I have to say that I never even thought of possibly looking in a 2 way Mirror but you are right in this Day and age you just don't know so thank you for this and I think I will be doing that test

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Jemina

@Jemina (5770)

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31 Mar 08

Me too. I was actually stunned that this could happen especially in public toilets.

Celanith

@Celanith (2327)

• United States

29 Mar 08

Wow that is scary and very invasive. That would make me very mad and want to go find the manager and file a complaint against the company as well.

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@Jemina (5770)

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31 Mar 08

Now that you know how to detect one, make sure you report it immediately if you find any.

Fishmomma

@Fishmomma (11377)

• United States

30 Mar 08

Thanks for making us aware, as I have never thought about this problem before. It made me ill thinking about somebody watching me. I am glad that you posted this topic.

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@Jemina (5770)

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31 Mar 08

I too wasn't aware but was always curious about big mirrors but not in the toilets and dressing or fitting rooms. Hmmm!

KarenO52

@KarenO52 (2950)

• United States

30 Mar 08

I've always been suspicious of mirrors in public places, so I've made a habit of avoiding them as much as possible. Now I'm thinking I had a good reason to be wary of mirrors. Not only pervs, but security people who really shouldn't be invading your privacy like that. I even heard a story once about someone with a job in security at a department store who had to spy on women trying on clothes. There were indeed 2-way mirrors in the dressing room of that store, and that person felt bad about spying on women who thought they had some privacy.

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Jemina

@Jemina (5770)

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31 Mar 08

He should be punished and get sacked for abusing his post.