Does a Birman usually talk softly, or can dinner turn on the tiny alarm system?

I’ve lived with Birmans for years, and yeah, they’re generally soft talkers-quiet little chirps and mews, not the loud yowling you get from some breeds. But when it’s dinner time? That changes. Mine has a specific, insistent “feed me now” meow that’s way more persistent than his usual voice. It’s not deafening, but it’s a clear shift-like a gentle cat suddenly finding a louder gear. So don’t expect a full alarm system, but you’ll definitely know when the bowl’s empty.