– a response of 2 shows values, and all other bids show less than 7 HCP. Positive 2 – a response of 2 show a (semi-)positive, and 2 a negative (0-4 HCP) "Three Point Step" responses "Three Point Step" responses to a strong 2 opening bid is another option. In this simple convention, the responder specifies the high card strength of his or her hand, without regard to distribution, as follows. 2 = 0-3 High Card Points (HCP); Very Weak. The responder normally will bid again only to show a long suit (5 or more cards) or a trump fit, but should use "Garbage Stayman" or "Garbage Transfers" if appropriate whenever opener's rebid is 2NT. The opening bidder obviously needs more than minimum values (at least 25 HCP) or a good trump fit to go to game. 2 = 4-6 HCP; Alertable and Game Forcing. Subsequent bids are natural, seeking a trump fit, typically with "systems on" (Stayman and transfers in effect) if opener rebids 2NT showing a balanced hand. 2 = 7-9 HCP; Alertable and Slam Inviting. Subsequent bids are natural, seeking a trump fit, typically with "systems on" (Stayman and transfers in effect) if opener rebids 2NT showing a balanced hand. Opener must have extra values (at least 25 HCP) or a good trump fit to go to slam. 2NT = 10 or more HCP; Alertable and Slam Forcing. Subsequent bids are natural, seeking a trump fit, typically with "systems on" (Stayman and transfers in effect) if opener rebids 3NT showing a balanced hand. Over interference, a Double (alertable) by responder shows a stolen bid (that is, takes on the same meaning as the interfering bid) and a Pass shows any inferior response. This treatment results in loss of granularity only if the interfering bid is 2 or higher. If requested, the explanation of an alert should describe the meaning of the bid completely; for example: "My partner's response of 2 shows 4-6 HCP. It says nothing whatsoever about distribution, and in particular neither shows nor denies hearts." or "My partner's double of 2 shows 7-9 HCP. It says nothing whatsoever about distribution, and in particular neither shows nor denies spades." This convention for response has two significant advantages and two relatively minor disadvantages over other responses. The first advantage is that the 2 "Drop dead!" response alerts the opening bidder to partner's weakness immediately, while there's plenty