The context of the following conversation is Lee wanted to go shopping with Sasha but didn't want to ask. Sasha asked Lee's mom for him.:
Sasha says Lee is so shy about saying what he wants..
The friend responds What did he wanted to do?.
Sasha responds He wanted to go shopping with me but couldn't talk to his mom..
The friend responds So did he just stay at home..
Sasha responds No, I asked his mom for him and she let him go..
The friend responds He should learn to start saying what he wants..