Seeing your "real face" typically refers to seeing yourself as others see you, meaning a non-reversed image, unlike a standard mirror which shows a flipped reflection. Based on the provided reference, there are specific methods and tools you can use to see what you actually look like in real life.
Understanding Your Reflection
A conventional mirror presents a laterally reversed image – it flips left and right. While this is the reflection you are most familiar with, it's not how others perceive you. Your "real face," in this context, is the appearance you have without this horizontal reversal.
Methods to See Your Un-Reversed Reflection
According to the reference, here are ways you can see what you actually look like in real life:
- Using a True Mirror: A true mirror is designed to show you your reflection without the standard left-right reversal. These specialized mirrors provide a non-reversed image, allowing you to see yourself exactly as others do.
- Angling Two Mirrors: You can achieve a non-reversed view by using two mirrors angled towards each other. As the reference states, "basically you get two mirrors, angle them up on each other, and then you'll see how you actually look like in real life." This arrangement bounces the light between the two surfaces, resulting in a true (non-reversed) reflection.
- Inverting a Video: Another method mentioned is to take a video of yourself from far away and just invert it. A video camera captures your image as others see you (not reversed). By simply flipping this video horizontally in editing software or an app, you can simulate seeing yourself as you appear in a non-reversed mirror.
These methods provide alternatives to the standard mirror reflection, allowing you to experience your appearance from a perspective that is closer to how the world sees you.
