Hmmm...didn't think of this from the a/c's POV. However...
-The a/c is not looking for traffic
-The aircraft is not canceling its IFR plan
In short, the aircraft is not alone-it has crew.
Come to think of it, when I think of other traffic, it's always an a/c. When I think about my a/c, it's "we" or "I".
Would be interesting to hear a controller's opinion as well....