When an established partnership opens a weak two-bid, they have a great deal of information of which their opponents might not be aware. The convention card discloses the point range, but little else. Full disclosure requires that all these inferences, restrictions and tendencies be made known to any opponent who inquires about partnership style. The actively ethical player will often go beyond what is technically required in volunteering information to the opponents. Quite often, the declaring side in an actively ethical partnership will volunteer such information before the opening lead is made.
Active ethics enables players to compete on equal terms.
In addition, the actively ethical player contributes to the enjoyment of all players by continuously striving to maintain a courteous attitude toward both his opponents and his partner and by avoiding any behavior that would make anyone uncomfortable. These social attributes are vital to the game of bridge and duplicate bridge. SLOW PLAY Failure to finish on time can do a great deal to chase players away from the game and is extremely distressing to waiting players. Bridge is a timed event. If a pair takes more than their share of the allotted time for each round, they are inconveniencing their fellow competitors as well as gaining an unfair advantage over them.