When this happens, even the best attempts to offer further insight, share another viewpoint or offer gentle instruction is met with hostility. (relevantmagazine.com)
The breakfast buffets were magnificent, and Grandfather was a jovial host, always ready with a familiar story, rarely missing an opportunity for gentle instruction on proper club etiquette. (theatlantic.com)
Then he paused again and in his voice was gentle instruction. (religion-online.org)