[blml] alertability

[Sven Pran]

> On Behalf Of Nigel
> [Ed Reppert]
> > Heh. Last time this happened, the director said to me "which bid do
> > you want to know about?" I rest my case. :-)
> >
> [nige1]
> 
> IMO,  rather than insist that you describe each alerted call in the
> auction, the law should recommend that you answer the question "From
> your partner's calls what can you tell about his hand?"
> 
> Apart from the main meaning of each individual call, there are subtle
> inferences that gradually accumulate into significance during successive
> calls; and probabilities that reinforce each other to become near
> certainties.
> 
> IMO, most players feel justified in refraining from divulging such
> holistic understandings.
> 
> Apart from improving disclosure, it would save time.

My favourite question is (before I make the opening lead): 
"From your auction what are we entitled to know about your hands?"

Regards Sven