softsteering
nounUK /ˌsɒftˈstɪərɪŋ/
US /ˌsɔːftˈstɪrɪŋ/
Gently guiding someone to choose what you want without forcing them.
The teacher used softsteering to help the class pick the safer game.
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2. A steering method that responds softly and smoothly, as in a vehicle.
The new car's softsteering made parking feel effortless.
3. In computing, adjusting a system's behavior gently through small settings rather than hard rules.
Softsteering let the app tune its recommendations without blocking users.
4. The act of quietly shaping a group's direction during a discussion.
Her softsteering kept the meeting friendly and on track.