Several years ago I was working out of the clerical pool and was invited to join in the Christmas white elephant exchange. I declined because I didn't bring anything. There were extras several people brought so I was talked into participating. I opened a gift I considered extremely out of line, and I was absolutely mortified, especially since I knew only a couple of people. I was hired and continued working there for several years, but I never again participated in the white elephant. Nor will I ever participate in one!