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Make sure to confirm the amount you\u2019re supposed to spend with the other people who are taking part. A typical maximum amount is $25 or $35. Try to stay within $10 of that amount unless you find something genuinely super cool for less. Significantly underspending can make it seem like you didn\u2019t put much effort into it, while significantly overspending makes everyone else feel self-conscious about their gift.<\/span><\/p>"}]},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/top-gifts-for-a-white-elephant-exchange-this-year\/#9_BlogPosting_subjectOf_FAQPage_mainEntity_Question","name":"What is a White Elephant gift exchange?","acceptedAnswer":[{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/top-gifts-for-a-white-elephant-exchange-this-year\/#9_BlogPosting_subjectOf_FAQPage_mainEntity_Question_acceptedAnswer_Answer","text":"

A White Elephant gift exchange is a unique way for people to bring gifts to a party that then get dispersed a bit randomly. One person picks a present and opens it. The next person can then choose whether to steal the first present \u2014 after which the first person will pick a new present \u2014 or open a new present. That means everyone gets a chance to join in the fun.<\/span><\/p>"}]},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/top-gifts-for-a-white-elephant-exchange-this-year\/#10_BlogPosting_subjectOf_FAQPage_mainEntity_Question","name":"How far in advance should I plan for a White Elephant gift exchange?","acceptedAnswer":[{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/top-gifts-for-a-white-elephant-exchange-this-year\/#10_BlogPosting_subjectOf_FAQPage_mainEntity_Question_acceptedAnswer_Answer","text":"

You should plan as far in advance as necessary to ensure you get your product on time. 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