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Why people ask this
Work questions land reliably because everyone has the same archetypes — the difficult manager, the moment that nearly went wrong, the thing they still cannot believe they said out loud. This question travels because secrets are heavy and the urge to put one down — even just into a game — is stronger than most people admit. 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?
15 responses
Based on 15 answers so far, 60% 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 taken credit for someone else's work or idea?
- → Would you handle it the same way now — and who here would have done it differently?
- → What is the longest you have kept a secret?
- → What is one lie you tell to keep the peace?
- → What is something you have done that nobody in this room knows?
Ever wondered about the stories behind that guilty feeling or funny confession? This question helps uncover moments where honesty meets temptation, making it perfect for exploring secrets & lies with your friends or partners. Discover more intriguing questions in our categories section.
What This Question Really Asks
This question explores the boundary between ethical behavior and temptation. It reveals past experiences where someone might have slipped in honesty for personal gain or fun. By asking about taking credit for others’ work, you open a window into personal stories, regrets, or humorous moments that reveal character and values.
- Whether they’ve ever acted dishonestly at work or school
- Their ideas of fairness and integrity
- Humorous or embarrassing stories about bluffing
- Possible regrets or lessons learned from past actions
- Common moral dilemmas faced in everyday life
How to Use This Question
| Setting | Tone | Best for | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends game night | Playful & candid | Casual chats with close friends | Use humor to lighten the mood, and consider exploring deeper questions afterward for more meaningful connections. |
| First date | Thoughtful & revealing | Building trust and understanding | Encourage honesty by sharing your own slip-ups first, making it easier for your date to open up. |
| Team meeting | Professional but relaxed | Understanding colleagues’ backgrounds | Keep it light and respectful, maybe frame it as “Moments of creative improvisation at work.” |
| Family dinner | Warm & humorous | Sharing funny or embarrassing stories | Focus on amusing anecdotes rather than serious betrayals, and you can use our tools to pick the right questions for your family. |
| Party | Exciting & daring | Breaking the ice and spicing up conversations | Pair with a fun icebreaker to get everyone relaxed and ready to share secrets. |
When You Say "Yes"
- You’ve cheated at work or school to get ahead.
- You’ve taken credit for a friend’s idea without acknowledgment.
- You’ve embellished or lied to impress someone.
- You’ve physically or verbally claimed someone else’s accomplishment as your own.
- You’re open to admitting your own slip-ups and learning from them, especially when prompted by fun everyday questions.
When You Say "No"
Refusing to admit to such actions can stem from a variety of reasons, like personal ethics or fear of judgment. It’s always interesting to see how honesty versus denial plays out in different scenarios.
- They haven’t engaged in dishonest actions.
- They prefer to keep work and personal lives separate.
- They might feel guilty or ashamed about past actions but choose silence.
Best Follow-Up Questions
- Have you ever felt tempted to do the same again?
- What made you decide to come clean or keep quiet?
- How did it affect your relationships afterward?
- Have you ever been caught? What happened?
- Would you do it differently now? To explore more questions like this, check out our categories.
Ready to delve deeper into secrets & lies? Try our game platform and challenge friends in multiplayer mode, or build your own set of intriguing questions in custom quizzes.
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