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East-West "get older" (move to the
next higher table), and the boards "get
younger" (they are passed to the next
lower table).

"Director, Please"
Duplicate bridge is a
sport, and sports have
rules. The rules ensure
that the game is fair for
everyone. You're not
expected to memorize the entire "Laws
of Duplicate Contract Bridge," but don't
hesitate to politely call the director to
your table if you think there has been
an irregularity. Never be intimidated
when the director is called because
of something you might have done. A
good director will assess the situation
and present a solution in a manner that
doesn't embarrass or offend anyone. Do
players always agree with the director?
Does LeBron James always agree with
the referee? Accept rulings with grace.

How Did You Do?
You don't have to hold
a lot of aces to win in
duplicate bridge. Your
score is the result of a
comparison between how
well you did with the cards
when you held them and how each of the
other pairs did with those same cards.
Matchpoints are awarded for the
results on each board. You receive one
matchpoint for each pair whose result
you beat and one-half a point for each
pair whose result you tie.
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