From the Comments

Several Eater readers have defended a diner who refused to engage with a Red Hen server, in favor of using his smart phone throughout the meal. "Sometimes people have just had a shitty day and don't want to talk to anyone. It doesn't mean they don't want to eat," says For Realsy? "BTW, I love Red Hen and think it's one of the best restaurants to open in DC in a long time, but if I come in and don't want to engage, I'm making it clear by not engaging." [-EDC-]