diff --git a/defaults/main.yml b/defaults/main.yml
index 08fcb9a..858d0b5 100644
--- a/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/defaults/main.yml
@@ -2,5 +2,5 @@
 
 apt_reset_source_list: no         # reset the /etc/apt/sources.list to the default
 apt_cache_valid_time: 3600        # Time (in seconds) the apt cache stays valid
-apt_install_recommends: yes       # whether or not to install the "recommended" packages
-apt_install_suggests: yes         # whether or not to install the "suggested" packages
+apt_install_recommends: no       # whether or not to install the "recommended" packages
+apt_install_suggests: no         # whether or not to install the "suggested" packages