Another huge obstacle in allocating blame is the foreign (both geographical and literal) systems one encounters. When playing against systems with which one is unfamiliar it can take several minutes to understand the meaning of a bid (2d=4+d and 5+s eg) and to ask appropriate inferential questions ...
slow play in pairs and swiss events inconveniences hundreds of people and must be regulated in the fairest way possible. Slow play in knockouts only inconveniences the two teams involved and the directors and caddies.
Teams in major knockout events should be given a choice: play 64 boards regardless of ...
Congratulations Kyle. Your WBF bio lists your impressive bridge achievements. Your friends and fellow competitors know you are far more accomplished at being a great guy.
Youngblood ,
Sorry I missed your question. Possibly Freudian because I don't like it. I rarely ascribe characteristics to one sex over another. If brain studies are to believed women have better brains for verbal and communication. That would give them an advantage in notes, bidding, defense.