Today, while Christmas shopping in the mall, a friend and I stopped at this location to purchase the build a box set, using a 10% off coupon I had.On the counter was a tray which held Samples of the different items sold here, we grabbed a toothpick while the two workers one a male & female were chatting on the opposite side & tried a sample of summer sausage. I believe the man who walked over could be named James, he looked at us & said “Well I have to throw this away now” I said oh Im sorry are we not supposed to try this? He then replied “Not with your bare hands” as Im holding a toothpick in my hand. Then proceeded to walk away rudely & throw away the whole sample tray, and when walking past me said “have a great day” with a smirk.I was a shopping customer, they lost my Buisness today. They made me feel uncomfortable, and talked to me extremely rude. He made It seem as if we were disgusting people for getting a sample. Maybe if you weren’t chatting with the other associate you could have assisted me instead. Will never recommend Hickory Farms nor come back to this location ever again. Customer service at this location is horrible.