If you think your hand is weak in comparison to your opponents', dropping out early can be a calculated move. You can reduce your losses by making this choice because it sprummy referares you from high-point penalties for unmelded cards at the end of a round. However, if you have potential melds waiting to be formed, dropping too early could also mean losing out on opportunities for improvement. On the other hand, pushing your hand forward necessitates having faith in your ability to finish melds ahead of your opponents.
