How can you know this is a freemason?

Answer 1

By you question, I am assuming you yourself are not a Freemason because if you were you would already know the answer. The only way to know, is if the person in question tells you they are, and at then you have to take him on his word. There is no reliable way for a non-Freemason to recognize a real Freemason. There are some tells that you could pick up on such as rings, lapel pins. (Just Google "Masonic ring" or "Masonic Lapel Pin" to see what they look like.) But again this is not 100% reliable because anyone can buy one of thes items. Freemasons are generally kinder and more helpful to their fellow man but this is very subjective and anyone can be kind. In conclusion the only way to tell of somebody is a Freemason is for you to join the fraternity yourself and then sit in open lodge with them. How I know: I am a Freemason

Answer 2

There are no hidden signs that Freemasons flash to the world to advertise their membership.

Master Masons may wear the square and compasses emblem on something like a ring, tie clasp or lapel pin; but the easiest way to find out if someone is a Mason is simply to ask them.

Answer 3

It's not hard to tell.

I am a Freemason, and it's something I'm quite proud of. All Freemasons are proud of being Freemasons, otherwise they wouldn't be one! And since we're proud of it, we rarely keep it a secret. We wear jewelry (rings, lapel pins, tie clips, etc) with Masonic symbols, we put medallions on our cars, and we talk about our Masonic activities (going to meetings, etc). We WANT the world to know that we're Masons, if you keep your eyes open and pay attention it's usually pretty easy to find out.

And if you're not sure if someone is a member or not, have you tried ASKING them?

Answer 4

Most of the time, you ask him, and he will answer. In cases where there is a possibility of persecution, a Freemason will deny it to escape unpleasantness, injury, or death.