You can look at this as either a cost-cutting measure or a general reluctance to think of something more effective.

"There was just a general reluctance to respond to the call for volunteers."

But he says there is still a general reluctance to engage black male singers for the long term.

That response follows a general reluctance to modify or add to the original document.

The outreach workers also face a general reluctance on the part of immigrants to commit personal information to writing.

But there was a general reluctance to get involved.

There is, however, a general reluctance to admit that they are of great importance.

There is a general reluctance to have the private life of any President become a matter of public inquiry.

Lately, I've noticed a general reluctance to share good fortune of any kind.

There is a general reluctance to stick one's neck out for anyone these days.