Strange how some people don't relate to animals or understand their needs. When my son in law was here he complained that a cat had been meowing and scratching at the bedroom door. I said it must have wanted to go out.Another morning he was making breakfast and a cat was fussing round him waiting to be fed but he just ignored it.
My cat let's me know exactly what he wants with a look and even makes eye contact if he is in the garden and sees me looking out.