nuttypro

Some excellent points everyone, thanks so much! I have an add on to my original question: let's say bidding goes: N - declarer, my partner, is dealer and has passed. Agreement that we open with 11pt. Both Vul. To refresh everyone's memory, South holds: ♠ K ♥ A94 ♦Q753 ♣KJ865 North East South West Pass 1♠ ? Same question as before: X, 2C or pass? The only options I was considering were pass or X. I felt it was the only time I can get into the auction, and I did not think 2c is a good bid. Thanks!

Yes, I should also have mentioned that I too felt my clubs weren't that great to be overcalling 2C as opposed to X. If I held AKQxx or AKxxx for example, I'd probably prefer to bid 2C personally - this shows a clear good suit, and is lead directing.

E opened 1♠ South holds: ♠K ♥A94 ♦Q753 ♣KJ865 My personal bid was X. The intent was to show at least 3+ in every other suit, and roughly opening points. My partner says this is not the best bid, and wants me to bid 2C instead. On one hand it does immediately show a 5 card suit, but doesn't convey anything about other suits. However I'm not convinced this is the best bid, for this simple reason: My partner can now easily compete in any suit if he's got a good 4 card or 5 card suit. What do people think?