| Tamer |
| Softer |
| Less rough |
| Less stern |
| Less harsh |
| More tender |
| Less stormy |
| Less severe |
| Less violent |
| Not as harsh |
| Not so rough! |
| Like improved baby shampoo |
| Like George Bush's promised nation |
| More sensitive about breaking bad news |
| Like a softball interview vis-à-vis a grilling |