diff --git a/gnupg2.spec b/gnupg2.spec
index 123b12f..78de401 100644
--- a/gnupg2.spec
+++ b/gnupg2.spec
@@ -67,12 +67,12 @@ BuildRequires: swtpm
 Requires: libgcrypt >= 1.9.1
 Requires: libgpg-error >= 1.46
 
-Recommends: pinentry
+Suggests: pinentry
 
-Recommends: gnupg2-smime
+Suggests: gnupg2-smime
 
 # for USB smart card support
-Recommends: pcsc-lite-ccid
+Suggests: pcsc-lite-ccid
 
 # pgp-tools, perl-GnuPG-Interface requires 'gpg' (not sure why) -- Rex
 Provides: gpg = %{version}-%{release}