Have you ever mistaken a mannequin for a real person and said "excuse me"?

Why people ask this

This question works because the yes-or-no split always surprises the room — someone answers in a way nobody expected, and the conversation starts from there. Cringe is a social currency, and this question pays out fast — the best answers are the ones the storyteller swore they would take to the grave. Questions like this one get played across every kind of group on have.you — couples on a first date, coworkers at team events, friends on long drives. Each setting produces a different answer, which is part of why Have You Ever has stayed in circulation long after most party games get retired.

What do players say?

63%

of players said Yes
27 responses

Based on 27 answers so far, 63% of players say yes — making this something the majority of players have actually done.

Discussion starters

→ Who in the group is most likely to have mistaken a mannequin for a real person and said "excuse me"?
→ What's the full story — and who in the group is most surprised by your answer?
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→ Have you ever been caught lying about something small?
→ What is the worst thing you have done at a wedding?

Ever found yourself glancing twice at a mannequin and then accidentally saying “excuse me”? This silly moment captures those embarrassing yet hilarious slip-ups that make life interesting. Dive into the fun of funny & embarrassing questions with this one and see if you’ve got a memorable story to share!

What This Question Really Asks

This question digs into your amusing or awkward encounters involving mistaken identity with inanimate objects. It allows for stories of unexpected embarrassment and surprising realizations. For example, it reveals how easily we can mistake a mannequin for someone real in everyday situations. It also opens the door for sharing funny stand-alone moments or embarrassing mishaps other funny stories.

To highlight humorous misjudgments in public places
To reflect on social blunders and reactions
To share embarrassing yet funny personal stories
To explore the reactions of others during awkward moments
To get a laugh and bond over relatable mistakes

How to Use This Question

Setting	Tone	Best for	Tip
Friends game night	Playful and humorous	Breaking the ice or getting laughs	Pick a question like this to keep the mood light and fun
First date	Light-hearted and charming	Creating shared laughter and ease	Use this question to showcase your fun side and share stories
Team meeting	Casual, encouraging openness	Building camaraderie among colleagues	Choose humorous questions to foster relaxed conversations. Discover more in other categories.
Family dinner	Warm and amusing	Sharing funny childhood or adult mishaps	Share your own story first to set the tone
Party	Energetic and silly	Ensuring everyone gets involved	Use funny and embarrassing questions to activate laughs all around

When You Say "Yes"

You’re comfortable sharing awkward or funny stories from your life.
You enjoy amusing tales about social faux pas and laugh at your own embarrassment.
You’re open to light teasing or playful storytelling.
You tend to notice the little humorous moments others might overlook.
You appreciate the relatability of embarrassing experiences, and might explore deeper conversations later.