Pythagoras Said

It has been one of my pet peeves
That when I intend to be silent
I am always harassed for an answer
And receive no meaning.

Pythagoras said to say,
"Silence is the first stone in Wisdom's temple."

I find this satisfactory.
It is the perfect response
For it will satisfy the selfishness of your interlocutor
And give them no response while appeasing them
That they are being listened to.

However, listen with sincerity and not condescension
Otherwise this will not work.