I hate shooting at midday and it isn't just because I want to crank my aperture open and blast the background into delicious bubbly soup: it's because I find it

I hate shooting at midday and it isn't just because I want to crank my aperture open and blast the background into delicious bubbly soup: it's because I find it unflattering to have people squinting and glaring at the camera. Even if you have the option of putting the sun behind them you're often fighting harsh contrast where shadows cross their body. Of course, this is mainly a problem when shooting people but they're my favorite subject so... no sunny 16 for me if I can help it :)