Reality checks are a way to check if you are in reality or in a dream, of course.
Since, when in a dream, you have, almost, no limits. Obviously this would vary from the real world.
So a way to check if you are dreaming or not, would be to hold your nose and try to breath. If you can, than you are indeed dreaming (because like I stated before, possibilities are nearly endless).
Another method of a reality check, or RC as it will most always be referred to here, is to look at an analog clock. The digits will usually be messed up, OR the time will change on second glance.
A third method of RCing is to flip a light switch on. If you try to turn it off and it won't, or vice versa, you are usually dreaming.
One method some members prefer would be the finger through hand technique. Just try to put your finger through your hand, and if it goes, you are dreaming. *I've never tried it, I'm not sure how it would go over...
Usually looking at your hands can be a sign. Apparently, in dreams, your hands will often be deformed or a different color, or simply not yours. That is another method, but probably not as reliable because your hands CAN be normal during a LD.
You should probably give this article a read: http://www.dreamviews.com/induction.php
That will give you a more in-depth description.
In conclusion, I always do the hold your nose RC, because I can easily disguise it as a nose scratch
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