Yes, there are definitely times when I realize it would be (or would at least seem) easier or better to just stop talking (or to not even bother getting started) than to end up being ignored...and even if or when the other person might not actually be intentionally ignoring me. It would be great if all people were able to actually care and pay attention whenever someone is talking, but that is just not reality and I see nothing to be gained by tossing words into the air just to have them there.