Oh for cryin’ out loud! (He storms out.)

All right, so we should go catch our movie.

I like to see the previews. (Rachel looks at him.) The candy.

joey addressed rachel, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER; he has physically left the scene by storming out, and Joey is now addressing Rachel about going to a movie.


Why Scott doesn't want to sleep with me. It's 'cause I'm not sexy enough.

Phoebe, that's crazy. When I first met you, you know what I said to Chandler? I said, "Excellent butt, great rack."

Really? That's so sweet. I mean, I'm officially offended but, sweet.

Phoebs look, if you want to know what the deal is, you're just gonna have to ask him.

You're right, you're right. Ah, you are so yumm. [they hug]

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe has just acknowledged Joey's advice and expressed affection towards him, concluding their immediate exchange with a hug rather than posing a new question or topic for him to address.


And I’m sure you’re gonna make a big impression. Hi! I’m Rachel Green. It’s nice to meet you. (He lifts his leg and imitates shaking hands with it, just like how Rachel was trying to pick up the aspirin with her feet.) Come on, you probably have a broken rib!

Well, I will go to the hospital tomorrow, it’ll still be broken then.

But y'know, I could use a hand getting ready.

Look, either help me or go.

(with a hurt expression on her face) Okay, but before you go, could you help me first?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Although Rachel directly asks him for help with a question, her "hurt expression" and the nature of her plea imply she is waiting for him to process her request.


Well, well I can up with it!

!!!! Oh! No! You came up with Relaxi Cab! That’s not good.

Oh my God! Ross, are you in England? Was Emily surprised?

No, because she hasn’t come home yet. And she hasn’t been home all night! She’s obviously staying with that other guy, and I’m the stupid moron who spent the whole night outside her apartment!

All right. When is, when is the next flight out?

About four hours.

Okay, just stay there a couple more hours and if she doesn’t show up by then, then just come on home.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica is directly addressing Ross, offering him advice and instructions regarding his situation with Emily, continuing a private exchange that does not involve Phoebe.


All right. Did everyone get out okay?

Well, the giraffe’s okay. And so is the pirate.

No Phoebe, don’t look! You don’t want to see what’s under there!!

ross addressed phoebe, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's urgent warning is directed specifically at Phoebe, not Monica, so she should stay silent.


(To Phoebe) Is that Joey?! (She nods yes) Let me talk to him!

No! (She nods no to Chandler) Because he didn't believe in my movie! Which is a big mistake because it is real! Real!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's "No!" and subsequent explanation about Chandler not believing in his movie is a direct refusal and accusation aimed at Chandler, requiring a response.


And you're gonna make them all disappear.

Yeah, like you could find something as sophisticated as this.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Joey's direct retort to Chandler's teasing serves as a concluding counter-argument rather than an explicit invitation for Chandler to immediately speak again.


Well you’re gonna be a wonderful grandma. (They hug.)

Hello?! I still don’t know what the hell I’m doing!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's exclamation about not knowing what she's doing is a direct, emotional response to his comforting statement, inviting further reassurance or a continued dialogue from him.


Who cares?! I-I’ll make payments, whatever it takes, I want the Mr. Bowmont!!

Oh my God, you’re back!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's exclamation "Oh my God, you're back!" is a direct reaction to her return, prompting her to acknowledge his statement.


He's planning your birthday party.

Oh my God! I love him!

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica's exclamation "Oh my God! I love him!" is a personal reaction to news about her own birthday party, not a statement or question directed at Phoebe.


Yeah! And if you wanna look 19, then you… You gotta do something about your eyes.

What?! What’s wrong with my eyes.

They give you away! There’s just-there’s just too much wisdom in there. (Joey nods in agreement.) Just put some tea bags on there for like 15 minutes.

And that’ll get rid of my wisdom?

Maybe just 10 minutes for you.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe just delivered a concluding playful remark directly to him that serves as a punchline to their exchange about wisdom, not an open-ended question requiring an immediate verbal response.


Look guys, when I’m with her it’s-it’s-it’s like she brings this-this-this great side out of me. I mean I-I-I love her, y’know?

And I love the milk! But, I’m not gonna some British girl to move in with me! (Realizes that made no sense.) Joey, you say things now.

chandler addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler explicitly addressed Joey to speak next, indicating a turn for Joey.


Let me see!

Phoebe, you don't have any of the first five numbers.

I know that, but look, we've got the Powerball number, we've won 3 dollars!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross and Phoebe are currently engaged in a direct exchange about the lottery ticket, and Monica is not being addressed.


I am proud of all my friends today.

My God, Rachel, I can’t believe Phoebe made out with Ralph Lauren. Ohh, I’m so jealous. (Chandler looks at her.)

Hi, I’m Chandler. Your live-in boy

Chandler, please, come on. Look at him. (Pointing to a picture of Ralph on a magazine,.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant as Monica just directly addressed him, dismissed his previous comment, and gave him a directive to look at the picture of Ralph Lauren, which does not require an immediate verbal response.


Going to the hospital tonight?

You just asked me.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's direct response, "You just asked me," is addressed to Phoebe and requires her to clarify or elaborate on her repeated question.


Chandler, I found the perfect ring. (Holding it out for her.)

Oh, that’s uh, that’s pretty nice but I’m gonna go with the one I picked first.

Oh my God Chandler, the one you picked is gone. It’s over!

Some guy bought it. I’m sorry. I tired to stop it but they (points to the jeweler) put me in jail!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe just delivered news directly to him about the ring he wanted being gone, requiring his reaction to this development.


My surprise party!

What surprise party?

Oh stop it. Joey already told me.

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's direct statement, "Joey already told me," implicates Joey as the one who revealed the surprise, creating an expectation for him to respond to the accusation.


Hey, Rache. You know what we haven't played in a while?

Hide the Lamp.

Monica, let it go.

Did you know I was allergic to shellfish?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica initiated a direct exchange with her, and Rachel responded, making Monica's subsequent question, though a topic shift, still part of their ongoing conversation.


Ooh ooh ooh ooh, there's no room for milk!

(Glances at Joey and then sips his coffee) There. Now there is.

Yeah, and I met this really hot single mom at the store. What's an elf to do?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just interacted with Joey by drinking his coffee, and his subsequent rhetorical question "What's an elf to do?" invites a reaction or comment from her.


Still on Amelia Earhart?

The woman just vanished!

Seriously, Ross, you don't want in on this?

No! Do you know what your odds are of winning the lottery? I...I mean you have a better chance of being struck by lightning 42 times.

I like those odds!

Seriously you guys, I can't believe you're going to spend 250 dollars on the lottery, I mean that's such a bunch of boohaki.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Ross's last utterance, while addressing "you guys," is a direct continuation of his argument with Joey about the lottery, a topic Chandler has not participated in.


What are you talking about? Bitch.

Umm, when I get married will you be my maid of honor?

Oh my God Phoebe! I mean I’m just—Wait a minute. If I’m your maid of honor that means you are Monica’s.

rachel addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel and Phoebe are having a private discussion about maid of honor roles that does not involve Joey.


Yeah, but only a genius would swallow a sonic blaster gun.

Oh, I’ve been there. Yeah, I am gonna go drive my Porsche. (Starts to leave.)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just announced his departure and is physically leaving, signaling the end of his participation in the immediate exchange.


Wait a minute...Joey. Joey you can't ask her out, she's your roommate. It-it'll be way too complicated.

Oh God, yeah.

Oh, Oh, you're right! I don't want that. I can't date her!

Yeah and you better watch the flirting too, cause you know, in such close quarters, it could be trouble.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica is giving Joey direct advice about his flirting with his roommate, which prompts him to acknowledge or respond to her warning.


Look Joey, I’m sorry if-if you thought that was mean, but I gotta tell ya something. That was not mean. Okay, my father is mean. He used to yell at me all the time on the boat, I mean it was horrible. I was just being a good teacher.

Does a good teacher say, "Put down the beer pinhead!?"

Well, does a good student drink seven beers during his first lesson?

Six and a half! You knocked that last one out of my hand! Remember?

Yeah, I didn’t want you to get hit by the boom!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just offered a justification for knocking the beer out of Joey's hand, which concludes her defense on that specific point and does not directly prompt Joey for an immediate counter-argument.


Ugh, I cannot wait to ask her out!

Oh God, yeah.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica has already given Joey advice about not asking his roommate out, and Joey's "Oh God, yeah" indicates he is processing or agreeing with her point, not inviting further elaboration.


Oh my God. I cannot keep having this same fight with you Ross! Look, urrgh, maybe we should take a break.

Fine, you’re right. Let’s ah, let’s take a break, (goes to the door) let’s cool off, okay, let’s get some frozen yoghurt, or something.. (opens the door)

No. A break from us.

Then, we had this big, stupid fight, and I said I wanted to take a break, I don’t want to take a break.

(on the phone) I’ve been thinking, this is crazy, I mean don’t, don’t you think we can work on this?

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Ross is speaking to someone else on the phone about their relationship, not addressing Rachel directly.


Whats the matter with me? Why Im such a girl?

(returns) Okay, that was Mike.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's update about Mike is an open statement that invites a follow-up or question from anyone in the group.


(into receiver)Hello? Hey Charlie, what do you know?

Chandler is supposed to find out if he's getting an assistent job at his ad agency. But out of the 15 interns, they are only hiring three.

One of the slots got filled.

Sense the tone! No that kid Nate got it.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica, having just provided context about Chandler's job situation, is expected to react to his update that one of the limited assistant slots has been filled by someone else.


Oh, yeah, no problems. It’s all taken care of.

Ross, thank you. Hey, do you guys wanna go see a movie?

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just thanked him directly and then immediately followed up with an invitation to "you guys," making him a primary addressee for a response.


No, you can't go there! You know how I feel about these "big    massage places"! They're putting people like me out of business!

And she wants to go hunting, too!!

Phoebe, come on, I don't wanna waste it! It would be like throwing    away a hundred bucks!

, ok? It's about... it's    about corporate greed destroying our hearts and leaving us... the hollow shells.

I don't care about any of that!!

Well, do you care about friendship?

I feel really strongly about this, Rachel. Please, don't use    this gift certificate. I'm asking you as a friend.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe is making a direct, personal appeal to Rachel about the gift certificate, and Monica is not being addressed.


Oh, no, no, no, it’s-it’s not the lecture ah, I mind, umm....

Oh, please tell me it’s not because I’m going with Mark.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just directly addressed Ross, expressing her hope that his discomfort isn't related to her going with Mark, which Ross might be processing before responding.


Skidmark’s still got a way with the ladies.

Hi! I just want to apologize. I’m really sorry I was a baby.

That’s ridiculous Rachel, we were all babies once. (Rachel looks at her.) Oh, you mean today.

phoebe addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Phoebe is directly addressing Rachel to clarify her apology, and Chandler's previous comment was not part of this specific exchange.


Yeah! And also, a little like a French guy. (They both squint at each other.) I never noticed that before.

What are you up too?

Oh, just hanging out, talkin’ about uh, websites. (Joey laughs.) Yeah, we saw this really interesting website about marriage and how totally unnecessary it is and how its just a way for the government to keep tabs on you.

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because he was directly involved in the website viewing Chandler described with "we saw," and his laugh during Chandler's explanation indicates continued engagement in the topic.


(to Tag) Okay, you are new!

Look, Chandler, I told you, never tell anyone about this dog thing. It's like Ross not likin’ ice cream.

joey addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Joey just finished a complete statement directly to him, which serves as a reprimand and doesn't explicitly prompt an immediate verbal response from Chandler.


Just wanna check my horoscope, see if it was right.

Oh my God. (Grabs Phoebe and turns her away) Phoebe. Don't look now, but behind us is a guy who has the potential to break our hearts and plunge us into a pit of depression.

We should do something. Whistle.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she initiated the dramatic observation about the guy, and while Phoebe's suggestion of "Whistle" is a direct response to Monica, Monica might.


(to Bonnie) So ah, your first sexual experience was with a woman?!

All right, I was 15, it was my best friend, Ruth, and we got drunk on that hard cider, and then suddenly, I don’t know, we were, we were making out.

Tell it again. (pause, we see Rachel is not amused.) Seriously.

(to Monica) I mean is that woman capable of talking about anything else but sex?

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Rachel's complaint about Bonnie is directed to Monica, initiating a private exchange between them that does not involve Chandler.


(entering) Sorry I'm late, I was stuck at work. There was this big dinosaur.. thing.. anyway.

Ross, you remember Susan.

How could I forget?

(they shake hands) Hello, Susan. (To Carol) Good shake. Good shake. So, uh, we're just waiting for...?

..Dr. Oberman. Okay. And is he-

-she, of course, she- uh- familiar with our.. special situation?

Explanation: Carol is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross is directly asking her if Dr.


Okay. Okay. Joey, it's okay. Settle down.

All right, I-I'm sorry. I'm sorry. You see Rach I'm an actor…

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just apologized to her and directly addressed her ("You see Rach"), continuing his explanation and inviting her to respond.


So, how would you like to have a baby that's half yours and half his!

Well, we're talking about sperm donors and Zack may be the guy! I mean, look, he's intelligent, he's healthy, he's athletic, I mean, he is "spermtastic"!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is being directly addressed by Chandler, who is presenting a case for a potential sperm donor for *their* baby, requiring her response to his proposal.


Oh, yeah. Yeah, I found this great place called "Invisible things for Kathy." (Motions to an imaginary pile of presents next to him.) Can you give me a hand with all this stuff?

All right, look. Why don't you just return the book, let Joey give her the clock pen, and you give her something worse than that. Like... a regular pen.

rachel addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly offered Chandler a comprehensive solution to his gift dilemma, which functions as a concluding suggestion that doesn't immediately require a verbal response from him.


Oh but Phoebe, we’re gonna be late for the movie.

Oh, there’s a cab! Taxi!! (The cab stops and she opens the door.) Good timing, my God, huh? Here you go. (Pushes Rachel in and closes the door.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe is directly addressing Rachel with a comment about their good timing and physically pushing her into the cab, which invites a response from Rachel.


A new grocery store. The universe said I was going to meet a nice guy and that’s what they gave me? (Looks up) When I get up there I’m going to kick some ass.

Don’t worry Phoebe, you’re gonna meet someone. If I can meet a great guy, so can you.

Yeah, we both can. And we both will.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a self-affirming statement that concludes the exchange of reassurance and does not require a further immediate response from Monica.


What are you guys doing out here?

Uh.. uh.. Well, Joey and I had discussed getting in an early morning racquetball game. But, um, apparently, somebody overslept.

ross addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's explanation about Joey oversleeping shifts the immediate focus to Joey, creating an opening for Joey to respond or for Ross to elaborate further.


Well and clearly not a minute sooner.

Rachel, you are packed though right, I mean please tell me that you’re packed.

Of course I packed! Monica relax! I just wanted to ask Phoebe her opinion on what I should wear tonight.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly addressed her and answered her question about packing, then indicated a shift in focus to asking Phoebe for an opinion.


Oh come on Ross, why are we wasting our time with this other stuff?! We know what’s gonna work! It’s doctor recommended!

I’m sorry, but we have to have some boundaries! My God, I’m dying.

Oh come on Ross, we’ve done it before we’ll do it again, it’ll be a nice way to bookend the pregnancy.

This is insane, I’m not gonna make love to you just so that you’ll go into labor.

Make love? What are you a girl?

Always a great way to get in a man’s pants.

But you will, you will be performing a service. Okay? Just-just think of me as a ketchup bottle, y’know you sometimes you have to bang on the end of it just to get something to come out.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel is directly addressing Ross with a new metaphor to persuade him, requiring his response to her ongoing argument.


According to Chandler, what phenomenon scares the bejeezus out of him?

His legs flail about as if independent of his body!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just provided the direct answer to Ross's question, completing the information exchange for that specific query.


(to Lauren) In a minute!!

So this is it? Victor?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Lauren's direct question "So this is it? Victor?" requires a response from him.


Excellent! Let’s play Bamboozled! Chandler, you’ll go first. What is the capital of Columbia?

What does a Wicked Wango card do?

I should know that. Let’s see, just one moment please. Umm, here we are, a Wicked Wango card determines whether you go higher or lower.

Higher or lower than what?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's clarifying question "Higher or lower than what?" is directly addressed to him as the game host, prompting him to recall and explain further game rules.


(running up to Ross) What happened in Atlantic City?!

Well, Chandler and I are in a bar…

ross addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross is currently in the middle of explaining the story from Atlantic City, directly responding to her question.


It’s all gonna be okay. They’re just so happy that I’m not suing them that they gave me one extra month paid maternity leave. So long as I understand that the money should not construed as a down payment on this or any other child I should bear.

is really going out of there way to show they’re not in the baby buying business.

Chandler, can you give us a minute?

chandler was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel directly addressed him with a request to leave, which prompts a verbal acknowledgment or action.


Hey, where’d you get that?

I went really long.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's statement "I went really long" is a self-referential comment that doesn't directly solicit a response from him, suggesting a pause in the exchange.


She’s just doing her job!

(sitting at the kitchen table with his back to the TV) You sick bastards!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's general, emotional exclamation "You sick bastards!" invites a reaction or comment from anyone present in the group.


Well, everyone's gotta kiss someone. You can't kiss Ross you got the history.

So? Who would you rather have kiss you, me or Chandler?

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey's question directly names Chandler as an option in a comparison, making him a central figure in the immediate topic and inviting his reaction.


Huh, that’s funny. You look like you’re gonna be the…

No, don’t say it! Don’t even think it!

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica's direct interjection is a response to Rachel's comment, creating a private exchange between them.


(to Rachel, as she gets his number) What, he gave you his home number? As in like, to, to his home?

Yeah, and you don’t mind if I call, because you only want good things for me.

That’s right good things, that-that is what I said. (glances at Monica)

(on phone) Hello, Mark? Hi, it’s Rachel Green. (listens) Oh no, don’t you apologize. (listens) Yeah, I’ll hold. (to Monica and Ross) He left my number at work, but he was helping his niece with her report on the pioneers.

That is so made up!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross's skeptical remark "That is so made up!" is a comment on her previous explanation, but it is not a direct question or prompt for her to immediately defend Mark, allowing for a moment of silence.


Umm, now uh… It’s a scary world out there, especially for a single mom. Y’know, now I always thought you and I had a special bond so… (He goes to one knee and pulls out a ring.) Phoebe Buffay, will you marry me?

Hey lady, your day’s over! It’s my turn!

Why?! Why can’t she marry me?!

I can and I will! (Kisses him.)

Oh my God.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's "Oh my God" is an exclamation of surprise and happiness following her acceptance and kiss, which does not directly solicit a verbal response from her.


Ohhh. I thought it was like Long Island.

(he catches the ball and pauses, staring at Joey in disbelief) Also an island.

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just responded directly to Joey's previous statement with disbelief and a direct gaze, inviting Joey to clarify or react.


This is like figure skating team all over again. (Phoebe and Ross glare at him astonished) I mean synchronized swimming. (they continue to glare) I mean- I mean the balance beam. (to Ross) Help me!

Oh! I though the pot stickers were supposed to be vegetarian!

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler was an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's sudden interjection about the vegetarian pot stickers is a new topic not addressed to him, so he is not expected to respond.


I’m kind, caring, and sweet. What’s Monica like?

Ah no, the other Phoebe, the one you went to go see.

Ohh, I think she knows where my Dad is.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's most recent utterance is a direct response to Monica's clarification about "the other Phoebe," providing new information that Monica is expected to acknowledge or react to.


Look, if I’m bringing home a woman who can’t stand being around a baby, then maybe I don’t want to be with that woman! Or maybe we’ll just do it in the bathroom of the club!

Joey, are you sure?

Yeah! All right—Look, I know sometimes it’ll be hard, okay? But, it’ll also be really…really great. Please Rachel! I-I-I really want you to stay.

I want me to stay too.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's last utterance, "I want me to stay too," directly responds to his plea for her to stay, providing a conclusive answer to his request.


Shhhhhhhhh!!! (Monica enters) I’m sorry, I thought maybe I’d make some warm milk and it would help me sleep.

With a wok? (Chandler’s holding a wok.) I thought you were going to read my boring book to put you asleep.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly questioned his use of a wok and reminded him of his previous intention to read her book, requiring a response.


(not smiling) That's not good.

(smiling) No, smile! Not that face, smile! Everybody smile! (They all smile.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Joey just addressed the entire group with a general instruction to "Everybody smile!", creating an open turn for any active participant to comment on the shared action.


Phoebe if it helps Alexandra has only been massaging Monica for like three years. (Phoebe rolls her eyes and walks away and Monica glares at him.) If! I said, "If it helps!" (Goes to the bedroom.)

That’s different, we were roommates! And when?!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but he has physically disengaged from the conversation by going to the bedroom, indicating he is not intending to continue the exchange despite Monica's follow-up questions.


Nothing, I just thought I'd stop by.. y'know, after the uh... that I.. y'know, so what are you doing here?

I'm not really here. Just thought I'd drop these off...on the way.. my way... Do you come here a lot? Without me?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica just asked Phoebe a direct question about coming there without her, requiring a response.


Okay, Pheebs, you look in the kitchen, I will look in the back closet.

I can save you time ladies, I'm right here.

Yeah, Chandler why don't you take a walk? This doesn't concern you.

phoebe addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has just directly addressed Chandler, telling him to leave, making the next expected turn either Chandler's response or Phoebe continuing to manage the situation.


I know it sounds crazy, but Chandler this is (Goes and picks up the sandwich) the greatest sandwich in the world!

So you didn't uh, choose Ross before me.

No! I would never do that! You-you're like my brother!

Yeah! In fact, to prove how much you mean to me, (He unwraps the sandwich and holds it out for Chandler) here.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey has just offered him the sandwich directly as a gesture of their friendship, expecting Chandler to accept it non-verbally.


You have to!

No way! Look, Halloween is so stupid! Dressing up, pretending to be someone you’re not…

So Ross, are you gonna bring Mona?

monica addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica has shifted the conversation to directly address Ross about Mona, making Joey an uninvolved listener in this new exchange.


This is a girl that I really like and had too swoop in there!

What's goin' on?

Chandler was totally flirting with the hot delivery girl!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is continuing to narrate the situation about Chandler flirting, and his statement is not a direct question to Monica or an utterance that explicitly invites her immediate response.


Just let her serve the beef-custard thing?

Yeah, it’ll be like a funny Thanksgiving story!

Joey, God, your apartment is like a hundred degrees!

Did-did it make you wanna walk around in your underwear?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel was directly addressed by Joey with a question about her previous complaint, but she does not immediately take the turn to respond.


Rach, come on, if you think about it, it’s actually kinda funny. (He laughs, and he laughs alone.) Okay, maybe it’s best not to think about it.

is inexcusable. I am shocked to my very core!

Phoebe, I told her you already knew.

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just addressed her directly by name, providing an explanation related to her previous interjection, which prompts her to respond.


Monica, hey, can I borrow the Porsche?

But ehm...what is it not?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's incomplete utterance is a direct, albeit hesitant, response to his initial request to borrow the Porsche, inviting him to clarify or continue the exchange.


Yeah, two hours, a lifetime that’s the same.

(entering) Check it out! Check it out! When the babies wake up, they can meet Krog! (He holds up this Xena-like warrior action figure.)

Chandler, what are you doing? That thing can put someone’s eye out!

He can do more than that! He can destroy the universe!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last statement about Krog's destructive power is a direct, exaggerated response to her previous concern, and does not explicitly invite a further immediate verbal reply from her.


Then you're gonna have to watch it for me.

Just for a few seconds, so I can know what it is...    Please?

All right, fine... But if I enjoy this, you have only    yourself to blame... (Chandler turns his back to the TV. Joey puts the tape    in the VCR, switches it on and watches what's on the tape... It's clearly a    american football match, with the referee's whistle blowing, the crowds cheering...)

Why am I hearing cheering?

Well it's okay, its like... its just a football game.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just provided a direct answer to Chandler's previous question about the cheering, concluding the immediate information exchange.


Monica, what are you talking about?

My Sweet Sixteen! Remember, you went to third base with my cousin Charlie.

It’s all everybody at the party could talk about!

Monica, y’know what? The only reason I did that was because your party was so boring!

(gasps) We had a characturist!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica just reacted defensively to Rachel's previous statement, indicating Monica is still elaborating on her point about the party.


I know it sounds crazy, but Chandler this is (Goes and picks up the sandwich) the greatest sandwich in the world!

So you didn't uh, choose Ross before me.

No! I would never do that! You-you're like my brother!

Yeah! In fact, to prove how much you mean to me, (He unwraps the sandwich and holds it out for Chandler) here.

No, eh, oh-oi, easy, it's not a hot dog!

How good is that?

Oh-whoa-hey, dude, what are you doing?!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey's exclamation, "Oh-whoa-hey, dude, what are you doing?!", is a direct reaction to Chandler's actions with the sandwich and requires a response.


I think it's a great idea. Yeah, we could have a dinner party and just invite her close friends.

Ross!! We're having a surprise party for Rachel!!

joey addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Joey's exclamation is directed specifically at Ross, revealing the surprise party and not involving her in the immediate address.


Monica, hey, can I borrow the Porsche?

But ehm...what is it not?

(abashed) A place to entertain my lady friends.

And what else is it not?

(even more abashed) A place to eat spaghetti.

Very good! (Gives him the keys) What do you need it for anyway?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just directly asked him what he needs the Porsche for, requiring him to provide an answer.


Open with a joke? It’s a university, not a comedy club!

talking about Chuckles University?!

Ross, hey you know what might make it less boring?

rachel addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel directly addressed Ross with a suggestion, shifting the conversational focus to him and making her utterance a direct prompt for Ross to respond.


Okay, so anyway I’m sittin’ in my office and guess who walks in.

I’m gonna be on two TV shows!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's excited announcement is a general declaration to the group, not a direct question or prompt for Monica to respond immediately, especially since Rachel was in the middle of telling a story.


that she put me in charge of cups and ice.

Y'know I rued the day once…didn't get a whole lot else done.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Joey should stay silent because Chandler's self-deprecating comment was a general observation not addressed to Joey, and the current exchange is between Phoebe and Chandler.


What's the matter?

I just think that this was a really bad sign, ya know. I mean, like the beast at the threshold, you know. It's just like, I have no family left, ya know. I mean except for my grandmother, you know, but let's face it, she's not gonna be around forever, despite what she says. And I have a sister who I've barely spoken to since we like shared a womb. I don't know, this is my real father and I just, I want things to be like just right.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel initiated the exchange by asking Phoebe "What's the matter?", and Phoebe's subsequent emotional monologue is a direct, vulnerable response that invites Rachel to offer comfort or further engagement.


Wow Pheebs, you speak Italian?

I guess so. (See, the brief possession didn't affect her at all, like we could really tell.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's concluding observational aside, "(See, the brief possession didn't affect her at all, like we could really tell.)", functions as a self-contained statement rather than a prompt for Joey to continue the exchange.


You guys, what was the Powerball number again?

Let me see!

Phoebe, you don't have any of the first five numbers.

I know that, but look, we've got the Powerball number, we've won 3 dollars!

(still very excited) I don't care, I've never won anything before, I can't believe this!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's excited declaration about winning is a personal expression not directed at Monica, and Monica's previous offer to check numbers is no longer relevant to the current turn.


Monica, what are you doing?

It’s not a date, okay. I’m just gonna teach him how to make lasagne for some pot luck dinner he has.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's explanation directly addresses Rachel's question and does not prompt an immediate follow-up from Rachel.


But I thought you wanted to live by yourself.

I did. I thought it'd be great. I figured I'd have like, time alone with my thoughts but, ya know, it turns out I don't have as many thoughts as you'd think.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's self-deprecating and humorous comment about not having many thoughts creates an opening for another group member to respond with a joke or a supportive remark.


Chandler, this is not our problem. We've got each    other. That's all that matters.

Yeah, oh, but I just keep picturing you rolling    around with him with your cowboy boots in the air...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica should speak because Chandler's last utterance is a direct and personal comment about her, continuing their private discussion.


Oh no wait, oh no, the elastic on my underwear busted.

(running from his bedroom) Oh my God! I overslept! I was supposed to be on the set a half an hour ago! I gotta get out of here!

Oh wait, Joey, you can’t go like that! You stink!

Look, I know I feel asleep before I could shower and now I don’t have time! They’re just ten blocks away, if I run, I can make it.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because Joey's most recent utterance directly addresses her previous concern about him stinking and provides a justification for his actions, creating an expectation for her to respond to his explanation.


I can do that. I certainly did it when we were going out.

Okay. Umm, before we get started, I just wanna say for the record that I love Ross, I think he’s such a great guy. Here. (Hands her the picture, Rachel grabs it out of her hand.) Okay, now, close your eyes. And imagine that you’re with Ross okay and imagine that you’re kissing him. And you’re-you’re running your hands all over his body. And then you run your hands through his hair, but eew-oh gross it’s some kind of grease, it’s—uck! Hah?

I don’t know, his uh, his hair never really bothered me that much, and y’know it was always more crunchy than it was greasy.

Okay, this is going to be harder than I thought. Umm, let’s try some uh, aversion therapy.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the ongoing discussion with Phoebe, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a reflective statement about the difficulty of the task and a proposal for a new method, not a direct prompt for Rachel to respond immediately.


(To Monica) Have I got a surprise for you? Pack your bags!

Oh no!You guys aren't supposed to get divorced for 7 years!

What? No, I'm taking Monica to a romantic inn in Vermont (shows them a brochure)!

Oh, honey!I can't. I was just telling these guys that things are crazy at the restaurant!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica just directly responded to his surprise invitation, declining it and providing a reason, which requires his acknowledgment or further discussion.


Going to the hospital tonight?

You just asked me.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Monica is directly responding to Phoebe's question, making the exchange a private one between those two speakers.


Oh no-no-no, no more offers. You can’t offer anything to us!

Let us keep the apartment and…

As a thank you, Rachel and I will kiss for one minute.

Yeah! Can you believe that something that stupid actually got us our apartment back?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's rhetorical question about the apartment outcome is a general exclamation that does not directly prompt him for a response.


Well, I don’t know. I think it does something to salami.

Yeah. What-what did Tag say?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly asked Rachel for information by inquiring, "What did Tag say?".


(to Joey) You owe me 20 bucks.

Thank you. Thank you so much!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's "Thank you" is likely directed at her, prompting Monica to acknowledge the gratitude or continue the conversation.


Oh! Right. Umm, maybe that’s because I didn’t send him an invitation.

Chandler! He’s your father; he should be at the wedding.

I don’t even know the man. Okay? We’re not the close. I haven’t seen him in years.

Well what are you gonna do when he finds out he wasn’t even asked?!

Well he doesn’t have to know! It’s not like we run in the same circles. I hang out with you guys, and he stars in a drag show in Vegas.

Trust me, you don’t want him there either. Okay? Nobody is gonna be staring at the bride when the father of the groom is wearing a back-less dress.

So what! As long as he’s not wearing a white dress and a veil I don’t care.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's last statement is a definitive dismissal of Chandler's previous argument about his father's attire, signaling her strong stance rather than inviting an immediate rebuttal on that specific point.


It's just that I'm sick of being a victim of this Dick Clark holiday. I say this year, no dates, we make a pact. Just the six of us- dinner.

Y'know, I was hoping for a little more enthusiasm.

(Into microphone) Okay, hi. Ladies and gentlemen, back by popular demand, Miss Phoebe Buffay. Wooh!

rachel addressed phoebe, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel has shifted the conversation to a performance by introducing Phoebe into a microphone, which is not a direct response to Chandler's previous comments about a New Year's Eve pact.


Wow! My breasts are really strong. (She goes and joins Monica.)

Chandler! Chandler, please, I have to get you locked up back the way you were, I am sooo gonna lose my job, she’s very private about her office. Now I know why.

rachel addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Rachel is directly addressing Chandler about her job and her boss's office privacy, making Phoebe an observer to their private exchange.


What? They will be!

All right, that’s it, I’m getting out of here.

No, no, no, no! Ross, wait! Come on! You know, there’s other stuff. Here’s a nice shirt, look at these nice pants...

Uh, actually these might look pretty good on me.

Yes, they will! You know what you should do? Just go take a walk, all right? I know your size and I’m... I’m gonna pick up some really good stuff for you.

Yes! And I know what looks sexy on guys. Please, just wear what I suggest, and she’s gonna go nuts for you.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel is directly addressing him, giving him advice, and making a promise about his appearance and a potential date if he follows her suggestions.


Not for the next few minutes.

During this time…are you, are you still my best man?

Do I still call you Ross?

Okay! You guys are getting married tomorrow and-and I couldn’t be more thrilled for both of you, but as Monica’s older brother I-I have to tell you this. If you ever hurt my little sister, if you ever cause her any unhappiness of any kind, I will hunt you down, and kick your ass! (Chandler laughs.) What? I’m-I’m-I’m serious! (Chandler laughs harder.) Come—Hey! Dude! Stop it! Okay? I’m-I’m not kidding here!

(smiling) Hey, I hear what your saying, okay? And, thanks for the warning.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance directly acknowledges Ross's serious warning and thanks him for it, effectively concluding that specific exchange without posing a new question or inviting further immediate response.


Then you're gonna have to watch it for me.

Just for a few seconds, so I can know what it is...    Please?

All right, fine... But if I enjoy this, you have only    yourself to blame... (Chandler turns his back to the TV. Joey puts the tape    in the VCR, switches it on and watches what's on the tape... It's clearly a    american football match, with the referee's whistle blowing, the crowds cheering...)

Why am I hearing cheering?

Well it's okay, its like... its just a football game.

Yeah, see... you were all worried for nothing.

It's football... It's just football... This is great!    This is the first time I've ever enjoyed football... It may be customary to    get a beer... (Chandler walks to the fridge, his back turned to the TV and a    moaning sound replaces the cheering of the crowd... Joey's eyes double in size...)    What the... (Chandler turns around, but Joey already took a sprint for Chandler,    jumps, and floors Chandler in the open space in front of the apartment door...)    What are you doing?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Chandler directly asked him "What are you doing?" immediately after Joey tackled him, requiring an explanation for his sudden physical action.


Yeah, the phone was facing the other way. (Chandler fixes it and a picture frame off the table.) And that goes back up there.

We should start with the big stuff. Y’know? That'll be the easiest. Uh, let's start with the couch. (He picks up one end and Ross doesn't help) I got it. (He moves it back to where he thinks it goes.)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he was just speaking and is present while Chandler initiates moving the couch, and Chandler's comment "I got it" implicitly acknowledges Ross's lack of help, creating an opening for Ross to respond to the shared task.


Ooh. I-I don't know Chan. I'm not so good with remembering    lines.

(Can't believe what he hears) Well, thank God your    livelihood doesn't depend on it.

I know, right? (Chandler has really big eyes, and nods)    Wh... Wh... Why are we doing this?

Monica says that her Maitre D. is the funniest guy    she's ever met.

Seriously? She actually said that?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's most recent utterance is a direct question to him, seeking confirmation about Monica's statement that Chandler just relayed.


And Ross, if it weren’t for Rachel’s rumor I mean no one in high school would even know who you were. She put you on the map!

As a romancer of the elderly.

Hey! Mrs. Altman was the kind of woman you could tell she used to be pretty.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's most recent utterance directly responds to his previous comment about Mrs.


Well let there—what if a man comes along and puts a gun to your head and says, "You ride this bike or I’ll sh…I’ll shoot you."

Okay, I would ring the bell to distract him and then I would knock the gun out of his hand with a Chinese throwing star.

Okay, Phoebe just-just get-get on the bike and—Hey! I’ll hold you up and-and push you. Okay?

You won’t let go?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Phoebe's question "You won't let go?" is directed at him, the silence allows for a moment of physical action or preparation as.


Ohhh. I thought it was like Long Island.

(he catches the ball and pauses, staring at Joey in disbelief) Also an island.

Hey, what time is it?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's general question "Hey, what time is it?" is not specifically addressed to Ross and shifts the topic from their previous exchange.


Uh, huh. (to Ross) Or maybe to a galaxy far, far away. (Rachel, Monica, and Phoebe leave)

Women tell each other everything. Did you know that?

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Ross's last utterance is a general observation about women and a rhetorical question, not a direct address or prompt for Chandler to respond.


Here you go Pheebs. Who else wants one of my special homemade brownies?

I will have one. (Ross and him both take one.)

chandler addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's acceptance of a brownie directly responds to her open offer, completing that specific exchange without requiring further immediate speech from her.


want to see you again!

(closing the fridge in disgust) Shoot! We’re out of soda.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's exclamation "Shoot! We’re out of soda" is a self-directed complaint about a situation rather than a direct address to.


was a human lady. This is the spirit of my Mom Lily, the one who killed herself.

Are you sure she’s in the cat, or have you been taking your grandma’s glycoma medicine again?

No Dr. Skeptismo! I’m sure. First of all, okay, there’s the feeling. (Chandler shrugs) Okay, and for another, how about the fact that she went into my guitar case which is lined with orange felt. (Rachel nods her head in unsure agreement) My Mother’s favourite fish is Orange Roughy... (Joey thinks he understands, but then nods that he has no clue.) Cats....like....fish! (Ross and Rachel are totally lost) (to the cat) Hi, Mommy. (Rachel covers her mouth, in an “Oh my God.” gesture) Oh, I haven’t seen this smile in 17 years!

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has been reacting non-verbally to Phoebe's increasingly bizarre explanation and dramatic conclusion, making it natural for her to voice her strong "Oh my God" reaction.


Hey! You guys! You’re not gonna believe this! I just got off the phone with my agent…

Oh my God! (Joey looks at her.) I’m sorry, too soon. You go.

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the exciting news and Phoebe explicitly invited him to continue his story by saying "You go.".


And I'm fine never having heard it... (Rachel looks    at Ross in a "why do you say that" manner) Rach, can I... can I see    you for a sec?

Yeah! (to Sandy) Excuse me... (She walks to the kitchen    with Ross and sighs)

Do you realise that man has cried in our apartment three    times...? Huh? I haven't cried that many times since I moved in.

(picks up a cookie) Okay, okay, see... that... that    is the problem. He is too sensitive. (takes a bite from the cookie)

What...? Too sensitive to take care of our baby?

(speaking with his mouth full) Yeah, I mean, all things    that guy... (looks at the cookie) These are amazing!

Sandy made Madeleines.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's comment about Sandy making the Madeleines directly responds to Ross's praise of the cookies and implicitly links back to their ongoing discussion about Sandy, inviting Ross to continue the exchange.


Hey! You made it!

Okay is there…some kind of magic tunnel to this hospital?!

Ross, you stay here and talk, I’m gonna go have a baby.

Okay. Okay. (To the nurse behind the desk.) Umm hi, this is Rachel Green. I’m Ross Geller. We-we called from the car.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Ross is currently addressing the nurse behind the desk to check in Rachel, making it a private exchange that does not involve Joey.


Wow, so glad I changed. Almost wore my ??? outfit that cant  contain my breasts.

This is not, what Im wearing. Im ovulating and Chandlers  gonna be home any minute, so I thought we would try before dinner.

Believe me, Chandler and I have not seen each other in over a  week. Well probably be the first ones there.

Actually, in Oklahoma smoking is legal in all commune areas  and offices with fewer than fifteen people.

No! I just happened tdo a lot trivias about smoking in  different states. For example, in Hawaii cigarettes are called  Leyhallalookoos.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler has introduced a new, unrelated topic about smoking trivia and is continuing his monologue, which is not directed at Monica or her previous statements.


Here, let me. (answers phone) Rachel Green's line, how may I help you?

Oh, he's just goofing around.

Explanation: Mark is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's comment "Oh, he's just goofing around" is an explanatory aside about Mark's previous action, not a direct address or question requiring a response from him.


So uh listen, I think I’m gonna take off now. (Starts to get up.)

(stopping him) Hey! You…can’t…leave Joey! You agreed to buy that boat, all right?! That is a contract! And plus if you leave, my boss is gonna kill me!

Well, what am I gonna do Rach?! I don’t have that kind of money!

I know. Okay. (Whispering and thinking.) Okay. Okay. All right. All right, this is what we’re gonna do, we are gonna go to the next highest bidder, and we are just gonna let them buy it, and then you’re just gonna pay the difference.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just proposed a specific plan to him for resolving the boat purchase, which directly impacts him and requires his response or agreement.


Come on Ross! Look, I-I don’t have any brothers; I’ll never get to be a best man!

(to Chandler) Wait-wait, so, you get to be my best man twice and I never get to be yours at all?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance was a direct question to Chandler, making Chandler the addressed recipient and expected next speaker.


That’s not a state Joe.

I got to go, so ah, I’ll see you guys later.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant in the group, but Pete's utterance is a general farewell to everyone as he departs, not a direct address or a prompt for Chandler to respond.


Oh we did, but my mom got us the greatest gift of all.

No. She’s going to live with us for eight weeks.

Yes! She’s gonna help us take care of the baby! Woo-hoo. (Sees that Ross isn’t happy.)

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel is directly addressing Ross about her mother moving in to help with the baby and explicitly observes his unhappiness, prompting him to respond to her news and her observation.


, and you didn't even kiss her.

I tell people secrets. It makes them like me.

Phoebe! You're sick, you shouldn't play. You should just go home, get in bed, and stay there.

(in a nasally voice, from her cold) But I'm unemployed, my music is all I really have now. Well music, and making my own shoes. (She puts her shoe on the table, and it's horribly decorated) Pretty, huh? (Sneezes)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the exchange with Phoebe by giving advice, to which Phoebe just responded and then presented her shoe for comment, inviting Monica's reaction.


Joey? What's going on?

I know! It's stuck!!!

(walks him to the kitchen) Easy. Step. How did it get on?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe is giving Joey physical instructions ("Easy.


(hands Chandler a bag) Chandler, here you go, got your traditional Thanksgiving feast, you got your tomato soup, your grilled cheese fixin's, and your family size bag of Funyuns.

All right, I'm nine years old.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's "All right, I'm nine years old" is a self-contained, humorous reaction to her description of his Thanksgiving feast, not a direct question or prompt for her to continue speaking.


What have I not told you?

Oh, I don't know. Umm, how about the fact that the underwear out there on the telephone pole is yours from when you were having sex with Fun Bobby out on the terrace.

Wait a minute, who told you? [turns to Chandler who's looking sheepish] You are dead meat.

I didn't know it was a big secret.

Oh it's not big, not at all, you know, kinda the same lines as, say, oh I don't know, having a third nipple.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica's last utterance is a sarcastic rhetorical jab directed at Chandler, concluding her point about the "secret" without explicitly inviting a further immediate response from him.


Well, how-how-how is that possible? You barely know her!

I don't know. I can't--I just, I can't get her out of my head. Y'know? I mean, I'm a very bad person. I'm a very, very bad person. I'm a horrible person. (he waits for a reaction, when he doesn't get one) No you're not Chandler! We still love you Chandler!

(sneezes) Oh gosh, Phoebe, I think I caught your cold.

You mean you stole it! (Monica sneezes again) Don't cover your mouth when you do that!

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as the conversation has shifted from his personal dilemma to Monica's cold and Phoebe's direct criticism of Monica's sneezing etiquette.


Oh, want a good name, go with Joey. Joey’s your pal. Joey’s your buddy. "Where is everybody?" "Well, they’re hanging out with Joey."

Hey, y’know what, if you’re gonna do that, if you’re gonna name him Joey, you should name him Chandler. (Phoebe doesn’t think so.) Oh, come on! Chandler’s funny, sophisticated, and he’s very loveable, once you get to know him.

Oh well, hey, Joey’s loveable too! But the thing about Joey is, if you need him, he’ll be there.

Well, Chandler will be there for you too. I mean, well, he might be a little late, but-but, he’ll be there. And he’ll bring you some cold soda, if want you need him for is that you’re really hot.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's most recent utterance directly continues the playful debate with Joey about the merits of their names, inviting Joey to respond and further defend his own name.


Okay, go to the left. (Joey goes starboard or sits on the right side of the boat.) The left!

(hurrying over) Okay! Okay, you’re yelling again! See that?

No! No-no, no-no-no, very quiet, said with love, no yelling.

Oh, y’know what? Since I’m here, I think I’m gonna have me a little beer on the port side. (Grabs and opens one.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she was just in a direct exchange with Joey, giving him instructions and responding to his comments, and Joey's latest utterance is a new action he's taking within the shared context of their interaction on the boat.


Oh, Phoebe, are you still on hold? I was supposed to call my Dad back like two hours ago.

Oh, yeah, he clipped on, he said call him as soon as you get a chance, he’s at Flimby’s.

Oh, yeah, that’s the word I use when I can’t remember the real thing.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation about her Dad, and Phoebe's last two utterances were direct responses and elaborations related to Rachel's initial concern, requiring Rachel to acknowledge the relayed message.


What? No, I'm taking Monica to a romantic inn in Vermont (shows them a brochure)!

Oh, honey!I can't. I was just telling these guys that things are crazy at the restaurant!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just directly responded to his proposal for a romantic trip, explaining why she cannot go.


What? What?! You were begging me to kiss you! You-you-you were sending me signals all over the place!

was sending you signals?

Oh please. Okay, anyone in this room think that I would send Ross begging symbols, please show of hands. (Ross raises his hand and no one else.)

Y’know what?! It doesn’t matter! It doesn’t matter what you believe! What matters is what happened!

Okay. So these signals Ross, explain this to me, ‘cause maybe I need to be more careful. I mean, am I sending you these signals right now?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct questions about her "signals" are rhetorical challenges designed to corner him, making silence a strategic choice to avoid further embarrassment or escalation.


drive the Porsche and when I ask you, you say you’re the only one who’s allowed to drive it.

Yeah, well he’s my brother! And plus he drives so slow he could never hurt it.

It’s a car Monica! Not a rocket ship!

Whatever Ross! Just replace the bulbs in the brake lights after you’re done.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is giving a direct instruction to Ross about replacing the brake light bulbs, and Rachel is not being addressed or involved in this specific task.


I, I don’t get you. I mean first, you hate me. Then you sleep with me. Then you want nothing to do with me, now you want me again.

What? So you never went out with an actress before?

Kate, do you even like me?

I don’t know! I just, just do this! I-I always have to pick the like the smartest guy, or-or the most talented guy… Why can’t I just pick someone like you?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Kate's emotional outburst concludes with a rhetorical question about picking 'someone like you,' her utterance primarily expresses her internal conflict and does not directly prompt Joey for an immediate response.


All right. (Gets up.) I'll uh, I'll see you later, okay?

(quietly) Bye, fat ass.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed him with a "Bye, fat ass" as he was leaving, which is a direct response to his earlier goodbye.


Hey, Joey, I don’t think that you should leave Chandler alone. I mean it’s only been two days since he broke up with Kathy. Maybe you can go fishing next week?

Look, there’s nothing I can do for him right now, he’s still in his sweat pants, that’s still Phase One. Y'know? I’ll be back for Phase Two, I would never miss Phase Two.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just finished explaining his reasoning for leaving and reassuring her about his return for "Phase Two," which doesn't directly prompt a further immediate response from her.


Please. Half the guys out there have makeup on.

All right, half the people. I mean, just try it and see.

No. I am not putting on makeup. (Knock at the door. Phoebe enters.)

ross addressed phoebe, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica was an active participant, but Ross just definitively rejected her suggestion, and the entrance of Phoebe immediately shifts the focus of the conversation away from their previous exchange.


Oh Joey, I’m so sorry. You want some of my breakfast?

Nah, I’m too depressed to eat. I’ll probably eat in like 5 minutes. So I guess I’ll just fly home with you guys, what time’s your flight?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the previous turn with Joey and Joey's most recent utterance, "what time's your flight?", is a direct question addressed to the group, including her.


: He just left.

) Joey! You never gonna believe it: she called.

: I don't know, but it sounds great.

: Your agent called. You got that audition.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him and delivered important news about his audition, which requires his acknowledgment or reaction.


No! Phoebe, it’s not Gunther.

Thank God, ‘cause that hair on a baby…

Phoebe the father is not here okay? I haven’t told him yet and I don’t think I can tell him at all now!

I don’t know, let me think. I was walking down the street thinking, ‘I’m gonna tell the father today’ and then bam!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel is continuing to narrate her personal dilemma and thought process, not directly soliciting a response from Phoebe but rather explaining her current emotional state.


man! (Monica heads out) Okay Ross, time is up!

No, just give me another minute.

Look Ross, if you don't know them by now, you will never know them, okay? That is the beauty of this game. It makes you want to kill yourself.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler is directly addressing him, concluding their exchange about the game, which prompts Ross to respond.


Then why-why is she going to a play?!

Uh, y’know, starve a fever, go to a play for a cold.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she is part of the group listening to Joey's humorous, nonsensical analogy, which invites a reaction or clarification from another group member.


Well, what did the police say?

My Thanksgiving leftover sandwich. I can't believe someone ate it!

Ross, it's just a sandwich!

the only good thing going on in my life!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross's last utterance was an emotional response to Chandler's previous dismissal of the sandwich, but Ross did not pose a question or invite an immediate counter-argument.


Y'know what, he’s right. There’s something like uh, ammonia in that, that like kills the pain.

If you want some privacy you can use my hole.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's humorous and somewhat non-sequitur comment is not a direct question or a statement requiring a specific response from Chandler.


I’m checking out the restaurant with Pete.

Ohh, Monica, I am so excited for you.

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe directly addressed her and expressed excitement for her news, inviting a response.


I’m fourth! (Joey is startled.) Look at you with your little maple syrup award!

Yeah may-maybe you don’t tell anyone about this.

What? No! It’s not a big deal! I do that too, with my shampoo bottle.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly responded to his request not to tell anyone about his "maple syrup award," offering reassurance that invites a further reaction from him.


(into receiver)Hello? Hey Charlie, what do you know?

Chandler is supposed to find out if he's getting an assistent job at his ad agency. But out of the 15 interns, they are only hiring three.

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica just provided an update about his job situation, making it natural for him to respond to her explanation or continue his phone call.


Oh come on Ross, why are we wasting our time with this other stuff?! We know what’s gonna work! It’s doctor recommended!

I’m sorry, but we have to have some boundaries! My God, I’m dying.

Oh come on Ross, we’ve done it before we’ll do it again, it’ll be a nice way to bookend the pregnancy.

This is insane, I’m not gonna make love to you just so that you’ll go into labor.

Make love? What are you a girl?

Always a great way to get in a man’s pants.

But you will, you will be performing a service. Okay? Just-just think of me as a ketchup bottle, y’know you sometimes you have to bang on the end of it just to get something to come out.

I love when you talk dirty to me.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's sarcastic comment "I love when you talk dirty to me" serves as a closing remark on Rachel's analogy, rather than an open question or an invitation for her to immediately continue her argument.


In the future, when a girl asks for some ill-advised sympathy sex... just do it. (she smiles fakely at him)

(half amused) Wait, wait, (looks around a little) You're mad at me about last night? I was just trying to do the right thing.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross directly addressed her by asking if she was mad at him and defending his actions, prompting her to respond to his query.


No, no, no, no, no, NO! No, no... we're not together.    We're not a couple. We're definately not a couple.

Well, you seem pretty insulted by that. What? I'm not    good enough for you?

We're not gonna have this conversation again...    Look at this place. Why am I so intimidated by this guy? Pretentious art, this    huge macho couch. When we know all he does is sit around all day crying about    losing Monica to a real man! (laughs) You don't think he's here, do you? (Joey    looks around)

You know what it is? It's a nice place but I gotta see    I don't know if I see myself living here. Oh, oh, oh, let me see... (Joey sits    down on the couch, mimes opening a can and puts his hand down his pants) Yeah,    I could see it.

(Chandler looks around the place and his eye gets    caught by Richard's video collection) Look at these videos. You know, I mean,    who does he think he is? Magnum Force, Dirty Harry, Cool Hand Luke... Oh my    God!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a self-directed observation about Richard's video collection, not an address or question that requires a direct response from Joey.


(To Chandler) How could you tell her?!

I had too okay?! We’re getting married! Married couples can’t keep secrets from one another!

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER, as Ross and Chandler are having a direct exchange about Chandler's actions, and Monica is not being addressed.


(running and banging on Chandler’s door) The stripper stole the ring!! The stripper stole the ring!! Chandler! Chandler, get up! Get up! The stripper stole the ring!

Ugh. Just a sec, give me a minute to wake up for this—Ah-ha-ha!! You lost the ring! You’re the worst best man ever!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just responded directly to Joey's urgent news with an accusation about losing the ring, creating an open turn for Joey to explain or defend himself.


(as Ursula) Okay, yeah, so it's not gonna work.

Why? Is it because I'm friends with Phoebe?

phoebe was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly asked "Why?" and "Is it because I'm friends with Phoebe?" in response to Phoebe's (as Ursula) previous statement, requiring her to explain Ursula's decision.


Oh my God, Rachel! Hi!

name. Ross said my name up there that obviously means that he still loves me! (They both just stare at her.) Okay, don’t believe me, I know I’m right—do you guys want to go downstairs and get a drink?

Yes, I want to change. And why-why don’t you go down and get us a table?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica just gave her a direct instruction to go downstairs and get a table, which is an action for Rachel to perform rather than a question requiring a verbal response.


I couldn’t help it! When a fist comes at your face, you duck! Look! (He goes to punch Ross, expecting him to duck, but he doesn’t and Joey punches Ross.   Gunther is amused.)

What is the matter with you?!?

You were supposed to duck!!! Why didn’t you duck?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just directly asked Ross why he didn't duck after punching him, requiring a response from Ross.


That's right. You're husband's home. So, now the sex can stop.

What are you saying?

Joey said that you're in here with another man.

All right. All right. Then, maybe you won't mind if me and my friend    take a look around, huh? (He checks the bathroom shaking the bat. Then he    proceeds to their bedroom.) Bwa-ah-ah!

(emerging) Bedroom is clear, although you might need some new pillows.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Chandler is an active participant in the ongoing exchange about Joey's accusation and Monica's fidelity, and Joey's report on the bedroom's status is a direct follow-up to the situation Chandler introduced.


This guy could be my baby’s stepfather!

They go on one date and you’re worried about them getting married?! He’s not you!

Well Ross, what did you think she was gonna do?

I don’t know! I guess I just can’t believe any of this is happening.

What do you mean?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's direct question "What do you mean?" might prompt a moment of reflection for Ross to process his disbelief before responding.


She's already fluffed that pillow... Monica, you know, you've already fluffed that- (Monica glares at her.) -but, it's fine!

Look , I'm sorry, guys, I just don't wanna give them any more ammunition than they already have.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she was directly interacting with Monica before Monica's glare, and Monica then addressed her and the others with an apology, creating an opening for Phoebe to respond.


I’d say, come again. No-no, wait I-I-I know this one, I know this one, uh…

Okay, you just go on and make your little jokey-jokes, but if you do not know what you are doing out at sea you will die at sea. Am I getting through to you sailor?! (She punctuates each word by slapping him on the forehead.)

Don’t just say yes! This isn’t a game, Joey you can really get hurt out here. Okay, so do you want to pay attention or do you want to die?!

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel is directly addressing him by name and posing a direct, urgent question about his attention and safety that requires a response.


Phoebe, come on that's silly.

All right, so let's switch.

No, I have all of the good words. OK, fine, fine, we can switch.

Please...wait, how did you do that?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, but Phoebe's "Please...wait, how did you do that?" appears to be an exclamation of surprise or an internal thought about.


That ring? When my grandmother first came to this country, that ring and the clothes on her back were all she had with her.

So you might say, the ring is irreplaceable? (Gives Joey a little squeeze.)

(laughs, softly) Yeah, the stripper stole it.

Well, I think it all started when you said, "Hey Joey, why don’t you be my best man."

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's last comment is a humorous accusation directly referencing Joey's role as best man and the stolen ring, inviting a response from him.


Well, we never actually got to dinner.

No, we kinda broke up instead.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER, as Rachel is providing a personal update about her relationship status that is not directly addressed to Monica.


What an interesting approach to guitar instruction. Y'know some might find it amusing, I myself find it regular.

Hey everybody, Rachel was so good today. She didn't gossip at all.

phoebe addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Phoebe's comment about Rachel's good behavior is a general announcement to the group and not a direct question or prompt for Chandler to respond.


Yeah. Y’know umm, uh, umm, about that, umm, Ross I really appreciate your offer to let me move in and everything, but don’t you think it’s gonna be weird?

Wh-why?! Why-why-why would it, why would it be weird?

Well, because of us! Because of our history.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's last utterance directly answers his previous question about why moving in would be weird by referencing their shared history, which requires his direct response.


Okay. Thanks you guys. Pheebs are you wearing fur?

Okay, let's get some perspective people; it's not like I'm wearing a seeing-eye dog coat!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's general address to "people" about her fur coat invites a reaction or further comment from anyone in the group, including Joey.


It's, all good! Okay bye-bye Mon! (To Ross) She's-she's gonna kill me.

Yeah, the phone was facing the other way. (Chandler fixes it and a picture frame off the table.) And that goes back up there.

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross directly responded to Chandler's previous statement about Monica and gave him an instruction regarding the picture frame.


All right, I’m gonna show you something a lot of guys don’t know. Rach, give me that pad, please? (She does so and Monica starts drawing on it) All right. Now…

Look, you don’t have to draw an actual wo—whoa! She’s hot!

Now everybody knows the basic erogenous zones. (She starts labelling them) You got one, two three, four (Chandler is shocked to find out there’s more than three), five, six, and seven!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's surprising revelation about the number of erogenous zones directly elicits his shock, prompting him to comment further on the unexpected information.


Well, I'm crazy about her now. I think this could be the real thing. Capital 'R'! Capital 'T'! (Joey stares at him) Don't worry, those are the right letters.

Look, what do you want me to say?

I want you to say that you like her!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly asked Joey to state his opinion about Monica, requiring a response from Joey.


Yeah, we got a lot to do! We gotta think about the flowers, the caterers, the music…

Oh wait Chandler, too many cooks…

chandler was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addresses Chandler with an incomplete thought, inviting him to respond or acknowledge her comment about "too many cooks.".


Is that why you wanted to tie my tie?

There’s this kid in my class who said he’s in love with me.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just asked a question, and Ross's subsequent personal disclosure introduces a new topic that invites a reaction or follow-up from the group.


Oh! The yuk! Ross, he's doing it again! (Points to a lamp which is shaking behind the sofa)

Marcel, stop humping the lamp! Stop humping! Now Marcel, come back- (Marcel runs toward Rachel's room) come here, Marcel-

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is now directly engaged in controlling Marcel, the subject of Phoebe's previous comment, without addressing Phoebe further.


I gave you one job! (Starts to examin the lasagne through the bottom of the glass pan.)

Oh, but look how straight those noodles are!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's lighthearted observation about the noodles is directed at Monica, but Monica is currently examining the lasagna, which serves as her non-verbal response and continuation of her previous action.


During this time…are you, are you still my best man?

Do I still call you Ross?

ross was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly asked him, "Do I still call you Ross?", requiring a response.


Just uh, brought back your videos.

Uh hey look uh Ross, look I think we need to talk about before.

I… I don’t know what you are talking about.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Ross's last utterance directly responds to Joey's attempt to discuss a previous event by feigning ignorance, prompting Joey to elaborate or press the issue.


We think Chandler might be having an affair.

Is it me, or have the greetings gone downhill around here?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's rhetorical question about the greetings is a general observation and not a direct address to Ross or a continuation of the previous accusation.


You're right, I'm sorry. Will you marry me?

Aw, and I was gonna ask you to marry me because I forgot to say hello to you last week.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe has just made a playful interjection in response to Ross's proposal, and Chandler is not being addressed by either speaker in this exchange.


Uh, Delaware. She's on her way though, so until she gets here, I'm gonna be your coach. But don't worry, she told me all about the la-Mazada stuff.

Yeah, that's when if you get the babies out by the end of the month, they give you 2% financing.

frank jr did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's humorous interjection about "la-Mazada stuff" is a joke in response to Frank Jr.'s previous statement, not a direct question or a prompt for Frank Jr. to continue speaking.


Joey, she’s so cool. She speaks four languages.

know what guys want!

My beers?! Look you guys, she’s a very nice girl. Okay? We had a good time, but I just—I don’t see it going anywhere.

Yeah, but you always say that.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe just made a summary statement about his recurring dating pattern, which, while directed at him, functions more as a concluding observation than an explicit prompt for his immediate defense.


Well uh…I think I want to take Chandler.

You really want to take me?

Yeah! Yeah! I mean I’m sorry, I wish I can take everybody, but y’know Chandler always supported my career. He’s paid for acting classes and head shots and stuff and well this will be my way of paying you back.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's rhetorical question, "So you’re never actually going to pay me back?", is a humorous jab that doesn't require a direct verbal response from Joey.


Hey, Ross, I just wanted to apologize... (looks at laptop screen)..don't tell me you actually made those gay pictures of me?

uhu uhu, check this out. (Chandler sits down and looks at laptop screen)

Huh! So that's what I would look like if I worked out... and was being serviced by a policeman. You're not actually going to send these out are ya?

Eh..actually no, I don't need to because your little "Ross is dead" joke didn't work, ok, there were no responses. Nobody posted anything on the website, nobody called my parents, so the joke my friend is on you. Nobody called, nobody wrote anything, nobody cares that I'm dead. (silence) Oh my God! Nobody cares that I'm dead!?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the conversation and Ross's emotional outburst, "Oh my God! Nobody cares that I'm dead!?", was directed at him, requiring a reply.


I, um, can't tell you.

Joey, what's going on?

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a question, "Joey, what's going on?", requiring him to provide an answer or explanation.


What are you talking about?

As a masseuse and a human, I'm begging you, never do that to anyone!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the current exchange by asking for clarification, and Phoebe's strong reaction to an unspecified "that" invites Monica to continue seeking understanding or respond to the statement.


eliminated my department. (Phoebe gasps)

Personal shopping? What is that? Like where you walk around with snooty rich people and tell them what to buy?

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's follow-up question, "Like where you walk around with snooty rich people and tell them what to buy?" serves more as an expression.


He called the Long Island Expressway a concrete miracle.

(imitating Parker) This room! This night! That waiter! His shoes! I must take a mental picture! (He backs into someone.) Ooh sorry…(He looks behind him then notices its Phoebe then stops his impression.)

Were you guys making fun of Parker?

That depends, how much did you hear?

So, he a little enthusiastic, what’s wrong with that?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's rhetorical defense of Parker is a direct follow-up to her exchange with Ross, making it Ross's turn to respond.


Okay. Head Ross! Head Ross! Head Ross!

Right! Right! I just—I want you to know that I’m going to be there through this whole thing, okay? Okay? The doctor’s appointments, the uh, the Lamaze classes, uh baby-proofing the apartment—Although we could probably worry about that ‘til after we get married.

Well yeah, I think we should get married.

What, because that’s your answer to everything?

No, because that’s the right thing to do.

Yeah, maybe if you’re in love. But Ross, we are not in love, are we?

No but…but still you can’t possibly do this alone.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross has just made a direct counter-argument to her previous statement, indicating he is continuing his turn to elaborate on why she cannot do this alone.


Oh that's not bad, Pheebs?

Oh, I got tired of naming states. So I decided to list the types of celery, and I have one regular celery.

Okay, so Rachel's got 48 and Phoebe has the lead in…vegetables, Joey?

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler directly addressed Joey with a question about the ongoing game, inviting his contribution.


See? Now, that’s why only the little fake men are supposed to do all the kicking.

Hello? (Listens) Oh, hi Ross! (To Rachel) See? Other people call me!

Oh, I’m just over here with Ben. I thought we’d say hi.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross's current utterance is directed at Monica, explaining why he called, and Chandler is not involved in this phone conversation.


Actually, I was gonna do them jullienne.

(on the phone) Monica, I’m quitting! I just helped an 81 year old woman put on a thong and she didn’t even buy it! (Pause) I’m telling you I’m quitting! That’s it! I’m talking to my boss right now! (Pause) Yes I am! (Pause) Yes I am! Yes I am! Yes I am! Yes I am! Yes I am! Okay bye, call me when you get this message. (Hangs up.)

Well, what happened?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she just finished an emotional phone call about quitting her job, and Monica's question "Well, what happened?" is a direct inquiry about the outcome.


Oh my God, ice just got in my eye!

(standing in her doorway) People are trying to sleep in here!

Monica got ice in her eye, and it hurts.

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the complaint about the ice in her eye, and Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct explanation of her situation to Rachel, making it appropriate for Monica to follow up on her own behalf.


I don’t have any issues with my Father.

Okay, so it’s probably just the Ross thing then.

So Rachel called. Wants to see me. Going over in a minute.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is making an informative statement about his immediate plans to see Rachel, which doesn't require an immediate verbal response from Phoebe.


What, it's ok when Chandler does it?

You have to pick your moments.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's general statement "You have to pick your moments" serves as a concluding remark to her previous challenge rather than an invitation for her to speak further.


(trying to change subjects, excitedly) So! Dinner in the kitchen around four! I’ll see you then. (Pats Chandler on the shoulder and goes into the living room.)

Why wouldn’t they be happy?

Well, um, because mainly, um, they don’t like you. I’m sorry.

Maybe because you used to be aloof, or that you’re really sarcastic, or that, y’know, you joke around all the time. Or that you take off your clothes and throw them on the couch.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica is directly addressing him and listing reasons for her parents' dislike of him, which invites his reaction or defense.


No, it can mean anything. Like uh, all of the sudden you're jealous because I've become the apartment stud.

That kinda sounds like your dream dude.

Or, it could mean that-that you saw Chandler and me together and we y'know were being close and stuff and then you just want to have that with someone too.

monica addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's utterance offers an interpretation of Chandler's dream, directly addressing Chandler ("you saw Chandler and me together") and not Joey.


Hey Ross, is uh, is Staten Island really an island?

(he catches the ball and pauses, staring at Joey in disbelief) Also an island.

Hey, what time is it?

Explanation: Ross was an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the previous exchange, but Joey's new question "Hey, what time is it?" is a general inquiry not specifically directed at Ross, allowing anyone present to respond.


(as Ursula) Okay, yeah, so it's not gonna work.

Why? Is it because I'm friends with Phoebe?

(as Ursula) If it was, would you stop hanging out with her?

(Thinking carefully) no. No, I, I couldn't do that.

(as Ursula) Um, then yes, it's 'cause of Phoebe! So, you know, it's either her or me.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe, speaking as Ursula, has just presented Joey with a direct ultimatum, requiring him to choose between her and Phoebe.


Ross, how long have you been planning this wedding?

I don’t know. A month?

Emily has probably been planning it since she was five! Ever since the first time she took a pillowcase and hung it off the back of her head. That’s what we did! We dreamed about the perfect wedding, and the perfect place, with the perfect four-tiered wedding cake (Starting to cry), with the little people on top. (Ross gets thrown a box of Kleenex from the bathroom and he gives her one.) Thanks. But the most important part is that we had the perfect guy who understood just how important all that other stuff was.

I had no idea. And that-that pillowcase thing, I thought you guys were just doing the flying nun.

Sometimes we were.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's brief, conclusive statement "Sometimes we were" directly answers his previous comment about the "flying nun" without inviting further elaboration.


are stealing her thunder. (To Monica) Which we are not!

Well, we’re still talking about it, aren’t we?

Monica-Monica-Monica-Monica, listen-listen, listen, listen, would-would it make you feel better if we all stop talking about Ross and Rachel.

Yes that would be lovely.

You got it. Okay. Now, I can pass for 19 right?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's new question about passing for 19 is a general inquiry to the group, not a direct follow-up to Monica's previous agreement.


Look, it's a nice gesture, it is. But it just feels like--

We're just tryin' to do a nice thing here.

Ross, you have to understand that your nice thing makes us feel this big.

rachel addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel is currently addressing Ross directly to explain the shared negative impact of his "nice thing" on "us," continuing the point Joey initially raised.


Oh thanks, but listen, I was just at Monica’s and she and Chandler had a big fight and they’re not moving in.

Well, why don’t you tell her to stop being silly! (Monica mocks him and he joins in.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but after Chandler asked her to tell Monica to stop being silly, Monica and Chandler engaged in a direct, non-verbal exchange of mocking, which temporarily shifted the immediate focus away from Rachel.


Oh, major shampoo explosion!

Uh, look Ross, this really isn't easy.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You were saying?

Well, yeah... Okay, look it's about me and...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel is in the middle of explaining a personal matter to Ross, who just prompted her to continue, indicating she should be allowed to finish her thought.


(entering) Joey, do you have a minute?

(To Ross) Uh, Rachel's here, so good luck man, let me know how it works out. (He hangs up the phone and strands Ross in the bathroom.)

Oh, Joey, I have such a problem!

Oh well, you're timing couldn't be better. I am putting out fires all over the place.

to tell you something!

What-what is it, what is it?

Oh my God, it's so huge, but you just have to promise me that you cannot tell anyone.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel has just made a dramatic statement about a huge secret and requested a promise of secrecy from Joey, indicating she is still setting up the revelation and likely intends to continue speaking.


(To Chandler) How could you tell her?!

I had too okay?! We’re getting married! Married couples can’t keep secrets from one another!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's last utterance was a direct response and justification to Ross's previous question, inviting a further reaction or counter-argument from Ross.


(stopping him) Hey, whoa-whoa! What's she like?

Uhh, well, she's…really good in bed.

Joey, I thought you were gonna try to be friends first!

(To Rachel) Well look, hey, it's all your fault!

Well because you didn't give me advice! No! You gave me a pickup line! As soon as I told her I wanted to y'know, build a foundation and be friends first. I suddenly, through no fault of my own, became irresistible to her! (Pause) And her roommate!

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Joey's most recent utterance is a direct explanation and blame directed at Rachel, making Chandler not the addressee of the current exchange.


We were playing a game.

Ew, was Chandler naked? Sort of like a, like a ring toss kind of situation?

(incredulous) I don’t know what that’s like?! Up until I was 25 I thought the only response to, "I love you," was, "Oh crap!"

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is a self-deprecating joke that responds to Rachel's previous question about him, and it does not directly solicit a response or require further input from Monica.


Not it! Damn it!

Rachel, this is yours.

monica addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Monica addressed Rachel directly about an item, and Chandler's previous comment was part of a separate interaction not involving him in this exchange.


Because she is!

Joey, Chandler knows I borrowed the money.

Mmmm hmm! For your boob job!

OK so I'm out four thousand dollars and nobody's boobs are getting any   bigger?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a rhetorical, humorous lament about the money and the boob job, not a direct question requiring her immediate response.


Really? What do you do? You just sit in there stewing in your own filth.

How dirty do you think I am? I’m telling you, if you had some candles  and some bubbles and some music, you would love it! It would take all of your stress away.

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Joey, as a bystander, might speak to interject with his own opinion or experience about the general benefits of baths that Monica is enthusiastically describing.


No, we haven't seen her since this morning.

So unbelievable. She was supposed to meet me half an hour ago with Emma. (he tries to take a cookie but Monica slaps his hand)

These are for Erica!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's statement "These are for Erica!" is a direct instruction to him regarding the cookies and does not invite further dialogue.


Oh yeah. If you ah, move your hamper, you see what color the tile used to be. (Monica gasps) Yeah.

I can’t live like this! What are we gonna do? What are we gonna do?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just pointed out the issue with the tile, and Monica's distressed questions "What are we gonna do?" are a direct reaction to his observation, inviting his further engagement in finding a solution.


Oh, Chandler!! All right, this is it! (Grabs the key) You never see Joanna again!

I—never borrowed your Walkman.

Well, then I lost it. You buy me one!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel's last utterance, "You buy me one!", is a direct demand addressed to him, which concludes her argument and does not immediately invite a verbal counter-response.


Hey, you can cancel plans with friends if there is the possibility for sex!

Phoebe he’s right, that is the rule.

I don’t accept this rule. When me make plans, I expect you to show up. Okay, I can’t just be a way to kill time ‘til you meet someone better! Y’know boyfriends and girlfriends come and go, but this (Motions that their friendship) is for life!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is making an emotional declaration about the value of friendship, directly refuting the rule Joey and Ross endorsed, and is not explicitly addressing Joey for a response.


Hey! You guys! You’re not gonna believe this! I just got off the phone with my agent…

Oh my God! (Joey looks at her.) I’m sorry, too soon. You go.

Thank you! Well, I guess now I know who I’m taking to the awards. (Points to Rachel.)

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but she explicitly yielded the floor back to Joey after her interjection, and Joey subsequently directed his comment and attention to Rachel by pointing at her.


So, did he get on one knee, did he have a speech prepared,    or (in a tender way) did he cry? (the guys look at him) Yeah, big surprise,    I like proposals!

sweet, and like the   most romantic thing ever.

Well, hey! Well... (he takes his mug to toast Phoebe)    Here's to Phoebe, who's found the greatest guy in the world! To Phoebe and...    (a bit uncertain) I wanna say Mike? (pause) To Phoebe and Mike!

joey addressed phoebe, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant in the group discussion, but Joey's toast is specifically directed towards Phoebe and her relationship with Mike, not inviting a direct response from Ross.


And the big one’s for me!

Wait, we can’t do this.

I don’t wanna know what Monica got me. Y’know? I mean, look, I’m sure she worked really hard at getting you a present, and wanting to surprise me, and you guys are gonna ruin that, and I, look we have to put these back, this is not what Christmas is about.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly references Monica's efforts in getting him a present and expresses his desire not to know what she got him, creating a direct conversational opening for her to respond.


Yeah, I think I have some around here somewhere. Why?

Well, it’s just that maternity clothes are so expensive.

Hey, Rach! I made a pile of your stuff over on this side of the room. If you could just…(Rachel grunts and throws her purse at it)…throw your purses at it.

rachel was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica directly addressed her with an instruction about her belongings, and Rachel has already physically responded, making a verbal follow-up appropriate.


(entering) What's going on?

Nothing! Oh God, we're just so excited that you want to get this apartment!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly responded to Ross's question and expressed excitement about his interest in the apartment, inviting his further engagement in the topic.


Joey, this is sick, it's disgusting, it's, it's—not really true, is it?

Well, who's to say what's true? I mean...

Oh my god, what were you thinking?

All right, look, I'm not proud of this, ok? Well, maybe I am a little.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having initiated the exchange and just asked Joey a direct question, to which he has now responded, creating an opening for her to continue the conversation.


Oh my God. I cannot keep having this same fight with you Ross! Look, urrgh, maybe we should take a break.

Fine, you’re right. Let’s ah, let’s take a break, (goes to the door) let’s cool off, okay, let’s get some frozen yoghurt, or something.. (opens the door)

No. A break from us.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT Ross should be silent as Rachel's emotionally charged statement, "No.