Would you please use your words if you want to say something?

[ The indecipherable grunting is uncouth, does no one any good, and offers no clarity. ]

I didn't want to assume. I know some boys don't want to talk about these things with their sisters. [ Or anyone. ] I would've offered to keep quiet until you were ready to say something about it. [ Since it was obvious he didn't want to tell her. ]

Can I say hi to your dog, or is it bad to disturb him if you're on duty?