Bigger gaps of 3 speeds, you adapt your cadence to the gear.. downshift feels too low?,
slow down a bit till it feels right.

tighter ratios like the one I use most , the Rohloff, the cadence/effort
can stay somewhat like the same , its 13.6% between the ratios.

a slight hesitation in power input to let gear cogs engage is not a difficult adaptation ..

and shifting down after the stoplight catches you in high, it's all good