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Standard Opening - UnBalanced Hand
4 Card Majors
If you are using the 4 Card Majors option, bid:
With suits of equal length:
5 card or longer suits bid the highest first
4 card suits bid the lowest first but bid a 4 card major suit in preference to a 4 card minor suit.
With one suit longer than the other suits bid that suit.
5 Card Majors
If you are using the 5 Card Majors option, bid:
With suits of equal length:
5 cards or longer bid the higher suit
4 card suits bid a 4 card minor suit (highest first) with no 4 card minor bid 1 club.