Hand 1: Pass over 1NT; 3C over 2NT. Also, despite only 5HCP, if partner opens a major, we should raise. Hand 2: Over 1NT, it's pretty close between Pass and 2C. The quacks tend to suggest passing but with fewer HCP, 2C would be clear. Over a 2NT opening, I would prefer to play 4M in a 5-3 fit if it is available rather than 3NT. Hand 3 is similar. 3NT is ok in the game zone, particularly if we do not have Puppet available, but in the slam zone we should find out if we have a 5-3 spade or diamond fit so as to bid the safest contract. Going directly to 6NT is a bit lazy here.
Hand 1: Pass over 1NT; 3C over 2NT. Also, despite only 5HCP, if partner opens a major, we should raise.
Hand 2: Over 1NT, it's pretty close between Pass and 2C. The quacks tend to suggest passing but with fewer HCP, 2C would be clear. Over a 2NT opening, I would prefer to play 4M in a 5-3 fit if it is available rather than 3NT.
Hand 3 is similar. 3NT is ok in the game zone, particularly if we do not have Puppet available, but in the slam zone we should find out if we have a 5-3 spade or diamond fit so as to bid the safest contract. Going directly to 6NT is a bit lazy here.
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