The soft/easy option
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Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
Choosing the soft option can have a negative connotation, like avoiding hard work. 
He took the soft option and copied his friend's homework.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
In some situations, the soft option might be practical without judgment. 
For a family picnic, they chose the soft option of store-bought snacks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Easiest
'Soft/easy option' might seem simple initially but could have long-term downsides. 
She always chose the soft option, which later resulted in fewer career opportunities.