Implication

implication- the act of suggesting or hinting

There is a sitcom called "Emily the Implicator." It is about a girl that never comes right out and asserts her thoughts. She hints at things. When her mom put too much salt in the food, instead of coming out and saying, "Ma, you put too much salt in the food", she quietly said, "Ma, don't you think salt is bad for you." And she asked her if she liked salty food.