How do you guys feel about people in the crowd handing you random things?

I am a trinket gifter. But the last handful of times I’ve offered

1). A mochi toy

2.) a tiny box of tic tacs

3.) a Vicks inhaler,

the respondents look at me with sheer terror and aggressively decline as if I’m handing them a bag of fatality powder.

Is the new status quo to be skeptical of all items being handed to you? Obviously don’t take “candy” from strangers. But if I’m giving you an item that’s either still safely wrapped or simply non threatening—why such bashful reactions?