...and these come in the shapes of your favourite Christmas characters, Santa, Rudolph, and Baby Jesus.

All right, I’ll take a box of the cream filled Jesus’s.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he was describing the items for sale, and Joey just made a direct purchase request to him, requiring a response to continue the transaction.


That he doesn't exist.

So Chandler, have you heard about Monica's secret boyfriend?

Really?! That's what you heard? (To Monica) You said that?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Chandler is directly addressing Monica with a question, making the current exchange between them, and Joey is not being spoken to or involved in this specific interaction.


See? Ben doesn't think you're a loser, he thinks you're a cowboy! Now that's something.

That really is something; that's really cool.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica and Rachel are having a supportive exchange directed at Ross regarding Ben's drawing, and Chandler is not being addressed.


Just admit it Chandler, you have no backhand.

Excuse me little one, I have a very solid backhand.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's last utterance was a direct rebuttal to Ross's initial challenge about his backhand, requiring a response.


How? I guess I could break down your door.

Yeah! Do that!

And-and you won’t blame us for any damage? (Gives Phoebe a thumbs up.)

Oh hey hi, he’s doing it. He’s breaking down the door. (The chair breaks in half.) Okay, we’re in. (She hangs up the phone.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the action of breaking down the door, but Phoebe's final statement "Okay, we're in" and her hanging up the phone concludes the immediate task, signaling a shift in the conversational focus.


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!

There's a tape here with Monica's name on it.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey has been actively engaged in Chandler's discussion about Richard and his apartment, and Chandler's discovery of a tape with Monica's name on it is a surprising development in their shared conversational thread that naturally invites Joey's reaction.


For the ride.

Yeah, like in a cab...

Monica, come on now. Let's go, baby coming.

I can't belive it, I'm gonna be an aunt. I'm gonna have like a nephew.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica's excited reflection on becoming an aunt is a personal reaction to Ross's previous statement about the baby, not a direct address or continuation of Chandler's earlier topic.


I did that too! They wouldn’t give me her real name or her number. They said, "If I bothered them again they’d call the police." I said, "If you talk to the police, you tell them I’m missing a ring!"

So what, Joey? Wh-wh-what? What are you telling me? That there’s nothing we can do? Well, how could this happen?!

Look Ross, I am so-so sorry. I-I-I…

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a direct, incomplete apology addressed to Ross, indicating Joey intends to continue speaking and should be allowed to finish his thought.


Whose little ball of paper is this?!

Oh, uh, that would be mine. See, I wrote a note to myself, and then I realised I didn't need it, so I balled it up and... (sees that Monica is glaring at him) ...now I wish I was dead.

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the exchange with a direct question about the paper, and Chandler's response directly addresses her and acknowledges her glare, inviting a follow-up from her.


Oh, come on. What was with that whole Black Bart speech? (mimicking) "When I play poker, I'm not a nice guy!"

No, I don't think so, see Ross, because I think you love her.

Um.... no. See, I might've had feelings for her at one time—not any more. I just—I...

Marcel! Where are you going with that disc?

You are not putting that on again! Marcel, OK—if you press that button, you are in very, very big trouble.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross is currently engaged in a private interaction with Marcel the monkey, which does not involve or address Chandler.


And on your anniversary, for shame!

What's going on?

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Rachel's general question "What's going on?" is a response to Ross's preceding statement and is not directed at Chandler.


Yeah, I didn't throw any of that out..

I thought I heard voices! Hi Charlie! (Kisses her.) Hi Joey.   (Hugs him.) And.. Oh! You're gonna have to introduce me to your new   girlfriend. (Laughs.) I'm just kidding, I know Rachel, I know. (He   squeezes her hand.) Come, please come in. Come in.

ross addressed rachel, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Although Ross greeted Joey, he immediately shifted his attention to Rachel with a joke and a hand squeeze, followed by a general invitation for everyone to come in, leaving no specific conversational turn for Joey.


Well, I am drinking lots of cups of coffee because I’m exhausted! Because Joey started snoring!

(proudly) Oh, you should here me.

It’s not something to be proud of, okay? You have to go to a sleep clinic!

Look, I told ya, I’m not going to any clinic! I don’t have a problem, you’re the one with the problem! You should go to a "Quit being a baby and leave me alone" clinic!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just directly dismissed Chandler's suggestion and insulted him, requiring Chandler to respond to the ongoing argument.


Wow! (Tearing up) Well, uh… Hey! I’m really happy for you guys! Congratulations! (Kisses Monica on the cheek) See you later. (Starts for the door on the verge of tears as Monica stops him.)

Wait! Joey! Joey! Are you okay?!

Yeah, I gotta go! I got an acting job. (Turns towards the door, pauses, and turns back.) Like you’d believe that. This sucks!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's last statement is an emotional, self-deprecating remark about his own situation, expressing his internal feelings rather than directly soliciting a response from Monica.


Would you get that please? People have been calling to congratulate me all day.

(On the phone) Hello? No, he's not here. Yeah, this is his wife. Yeah, well, it came as quite a shock to me too. I guess I should have known. Yeah, I mean, he just kept making me watch Moulin Rouge.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's sarcastic comments on the phone about him not being there and his actions (making her watch Moulin Rouge) are clearly directed at him and invite his response.


Uh-huh, doing it. Doing it. Phone doing it.

Oh! Oh, I can't believe it! I mean I think it's great! For him. She might be able to do better.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Rachel and Phoebe are having a private exchange about something Phoebe "can't believe" and is giving an opinion on, which doesn't involve Joey.


Oh Ross, honey you gotta stop torturing yourself!

Look I've already looked at like a thousand apartments this month and none of them even compares to that one!

Y'know what you should do?

You should find out what his hobbies are and then use that to bond with him. Yeah! Like if I would strike up a conversation about say umm, sandwiches. Or uh, or my underwear.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, and Rachel is continuing to elaborate on the advice she is giving him, making it her turn to finish her thought.


(to the new Hugsy) You're not the same!

You know, it's a lot less surprising to do that after I've buzzed you into the building.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe's comment about buzzing someone into the building is a general observation or directed at another person, not a direct response to Joey's previous lament about Hugsy.


Hey, you have got to try this cheesecake.

Oh, y’know I'm not that much of a sweet tooth. I—(Chandler puts a forkful of the cheesecake in her mouth.)—Wow. My God, so creamy. Oh my God, this is the best cheesecake I have ever had. Where did you get this? (She reaches over to look at the label on the box.)

(nervously) It was at the front door. When I got home. Somebody sent it to us.

Chandler, this is not addressed to you. This is addressed to Mrs. Braverman downstairs. (Gasping) Thief.

I—no! I didn't read the box before I opened it. And you can't return a box after you've opened the box.

Because it's too delicious.

Chandler, you stole this cheesecake. That is wrong.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly accused him of stealing the cheesecake, requiring him to respond to her accusation.


Chandler, I can't be playing games, Ross is gonna be home soon. And I have to write five whole pages if I'm gonna stick to his schedule.

Well, so, play for the next 30 minutes and then write until he gets home.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the current topic about his writing schedule, and Chandler just responded directly to him with a suggestion for how to manage his time.


Uh, listen I gotta double check for tickets tonight. Who-who got what?

I need two. I’m bringing Pete. My boyfriend. I have a boyfriend now!

Two it is. Ross, how about you?

Uh, yeah, I ah, I also need two.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant as he is collecting ticket requests and Ross just provided his number in response to Joey's direct question, creating a moment for Joey to process the information.


Oh my God Chandler! I can’t believe it!

Why do they put so much steam in there?!

Why? Okay? Why? Wh-wh-why did that have to happen?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's repeated rhetorical questions are an expression of his own frustration rather than a direct prompt for her to respond.


Uh-huh, let's go. (they move in to kiss) Oh, wait I have gum. Okay. (they kiss rather passionately) Good, very good, firm but tender. I'd recommend you to a friend.

Then I don't know what it is. What's the problem?

Joey, you know, maybe your just not used to kissing men, maybe you just tensed up a little, maybe that's what you need to work on.

monica addressed joey, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just kissed Joey and commented on it, but Monica is directly addressing Joey to offer him an explanation and advice about his kissing technique, making it an exchange primarily between Monica and Joey.


Phoebe, it’s okay. I like living with Joey.

Are you sure?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Phoebe directly addressed her with a question, "Are you sure?", following Rachel's statement about living with Joey.


No, I gotta wear this thing for a couple weeks. (points to the sling he is wearing)

Did you tell the doctor you did it jumping up and down on your bed?

Nooo. I had a story all worked out but then Chandler sold me out.

Well, I'm sorry Joe. I didn't think the doctor was gonna buy that it just *fell* out of the socket.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct apology and explanation to Joey, which does not require Rachel's immediate response.


And on your anniversary, for shame!

What's going on?

Chandler was hitting on the hot delivery girl!

I was not and oh God, shh!

Well I'm sorry but you were! Okay? And besides if anyone should be hitting on her it's the guy who's single, the guy that who-who-who can do something about it.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's last utterance is a rhetorical statement justifying his own position and not a direct question or prompt for Chandler to respond immediately.


He shot a bird!

Oh that is over!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Chandler's general exclamation, "Oh that is over!", is a group-directed comment that invites further reaction or discussion from any active participant.


Give it to me!

I'll go in there.

Phoebe come here

Damn you Monica Geller hyphen Bing!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe just directly addressed her with an exasperated exclamation, but Phoebe's statement "Damn you Monica Geller hyphen Bing!" is a reactive expression that does not require an immediate verbal response from Monica.


Rachel Karen Green, where's the other earring?!

Tell her to wear her own earrings.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she initiated the question about the earring, and Rachel's response "Tell her to wear her own earrings" directly addresses Phoebe's query, providing an instruction that doesn't immediately require a verbal follow-up from Phoebe.


No, really. Really, Pheebs, you’re not gonna be the one worrying about saving for college, or yelling at them when they’re bad, y’know, or deciding to put them on Ritalin when they just won’t calm down. Y’know?

I mean, you’re the one they’re gonna come to when they wanna run away from home, and the one they talk to about sex.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as both Rachel and Monica have been directly addressing her about her role as an aunt, and Monica just finished elaborating on Rachel's point, creating.


Yeah, y'know what? I'm-I'm gonna meet you upstairs in a minute.

No! Rachel, you didn't find anyone so you can't tell him.

rachel was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica directly addressed her and contradicted her previous statement, requiring Rachel to respond to Monica's assertion.


Of course you did Ross, you would date a gorilla if it called you Indiana Jones!

Did you get like a fresh batch of pregnancy hormones today?!

No! It’s just that, Kate bothered me.

Why? What was wrong with her?

There was nothing wrong with her! All right? She was perfectly lovely!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's declarative statement that "There was nothing wrong with her!" is a concluding thought on her previous explanation, not a direct prompt for Ross to immediately respond.


Oh, hey, you guys are finally gonna get to meet Kate!

(to Chandler) And I ah, borrowed some of your cologne. I hope she likes it.

Joey, what are you doing?! It’s never gonna happen, she’s seeing somebody.

The green bottle next to the shaving cream.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance, "The green bottle next to the shaving cream," is a detail about the cologne he borrowed, not a direct response to Monica.


A bunch of stuff. And the worst one... he wants me    to get rid of Gladys.

Who's Gladys? (Phoebe shows her a horrific painting    with a half-a-body girl dummy coming out of the frame. Monica's frightened and    she gasps.) Oh! What a tragic loss!

to give her up. Oh,   I know!! Oh, you should take her!

(faking happiness) Well, I-I-I-I... I don't know...

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she offered Gladys to Monica, and Monica's hesitant "I don't know..." directly responds to Phoebe's offer, prompting Phoebe to follow up on the suggestion.


Oh, let me see! (grabs picture) Oh, God, is he just the sweetest thing? You must just want to kiss him all over!

(quietly) That would be nice.

Nothing, just a little extra air in my mouth. Pffft. Pffffffft. (walks over to where Joey is seated)

Hey, Chan, can you help me out here? I promise I'll pay you back.

Oh, yeah, right, OK... inlcuding the waffles last week, you now owe me... 17 jillion dollars.

I will, really. I'll pay you back this time.

(sigh)... And where's this money coming from? (gives money to Joey)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should respond to Chandler's direct question about where the money is coming from and acknowledge receiving it, continuing their ongoing exchange.


Who? Two divorces and Joey?!

She's right y'know.

Y'know what? Y'know when I said that I want you to deal with this relationship stuff all on your own? Well, you're not ready for that.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica's most recent utterance is a direct address to another character about their relationship readiness, shifting the focus away from Joey and his previous comment.


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!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a self-contained observation about the cookie that shifts the topic away from their discussion about Sandy, not requiring a direct response from Rachel.


(reading the ad) Stunning entertainment center. Fine, (pause) fine Italian craftsmanship. (Joey is very proud of himself)

Hey, the ad alone cost 300 bucks!

All right look, I’m changing it to 50 bucks, or your best offer.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's statement about changing the price of the ad directly concerns Joey's entertainment center and invites his reaction.


Thunder being stolen!!

time thing. It doesn’t even matter!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the ongoing group discussion, and Ross's general comment about the "time thing" creates an open turn for anyone to contribute.


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.

So you’re never actually going to pay me back?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's most recent utterance is a sarcastic rhetorical question directed at Joey, which doesn't require an immediate verbal response but rather allows for a pause for the humor to land.


No! No, no-no-no Joey he doesn’t want to buy my baby! I made that up!

And you couldn’t think of anything else?!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and she should speak because Joey's last utterance is a direct challenge to her previous admission.


Wow! Wow! And it’s definitely all gone? There’s nothing there to work with? (Joey glares at her.) What were you thinking?

I don’t know! I really want this part! And they tell you no matter what you get asked at an audition you say yes. Like if-if they want you to ride a horse, you tell ‘em you can! And just figure out how to do it later.

Joey! This is not like learning to ride a horse! This is like learning to…grow a turtleneck!

I kn-I know! I know! Okay? And apparently tomorrow when I go in to meet the director I have to take off my clothes so that they can see what my body looks like.

Oh my God, what are you gonna do?!

I just have to call my agent and tell her I can’t do the part. (Gets up for the phone.)

Well, this may sound crazy, but there maybe something we could fashion.

Well I’m not sure yet, but umm of the top of my head I’m thinking double sided tape and some sort of luncheon meat.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica is elaborating on her proposed solution to his audition problem, and her statement is a continuation of her thought process rather than a direct question or a clear turn-yielding point.


Yeah, he’s really excited about it too, he even recorded show times on his answering machine.

Rach, it’s, it’s ah, it’s not that we don’t want to, really. (quietly) Are we talking models in their underwear?

(He turns around to Chandler looking for approval to go with Rachel, Chandler mouths ‘Come on!’) (turning back to Rachel) Ross, did ask us first, and we set that night aside.

rachel was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed her and is explaining why he and Chandler are committed to Ross, which requires her response.


Okay fine, I did. But I didn’t see anything, I swear.

Shame on you! Ugly baby judges you!

Okay, but Ross just listen to me…

No, no, no, no! Don’t tell me! I don’t want to know!

But I couldn’t even if I wanted to, because I don’t know! I  swear; I didn’t see anything, and I don’t want to know! It was just a momentary  lapse.

Momentary lapse. Don’t-don’t you have any self-control?

(holding stomach) Okay, a couple months late on the lecture, Ross.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's last utterance is a dismissive, sarcastic remark directly addressed to Ross, indicating she is done with his lecture and not inviting further immediate response from him on that topic.


Well, I mean it’s not all bad. I’m learning to appreciate the uh, smaller things in life. Like the sound of a bird and the color of the sky.

The sky’s blue Ross and I had sex yesterday!

Please, help me! I have a date tonight. It has to go well okay—I’m scared for my health!

Okay. Okay. Umm…Ooh! Oh-oh, I got something. It’s this story I came up with, very romantic. I swear any woman that hears it; they’re like putty.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should speak because Joey just offered a romantic story idea directly in response to Ross's plea for help with his date.


Nothing. Ok, everything. I think we're calling off the wedding.

You're still gonna pay me, right? Or something a little less selfish.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's comment is a humorous reaction to Carol's bombshell news about calling off the wedding, not a direct question or prompt for Carol to elaborate further at this moment.


Then you’re not invited. (Starts for the door again.)

All right fine! You’re not invited to the party we’re gonna have either.

The baby shower for Phoebe!

I can’t believe I’m gonna have a party! This is so great! (Really excited) A party! (Really, really excited) Yay!! (Suddenly, she starts crying and Rachel moves to comfort her.) I don’t know why.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe's sudden emotional outburst and Rachel's comforting action create a sensitive moment that shifts the focus away from the previous argument, and no one has addressed Joey.


Great! Thanks! You’re gonna love her so much. And—Oh, she’s the smartest of all the Tribbiani children. Hey, y’know the S.A.T’s?

Hey Ross! Doesn’t Ben go to the Smithfield Day School?

Fine! No more dinosaur stuff! Can I talk about fossils? (Joey is about to sit down and hears this so instead he groans and exits.)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Phoebe interrupted his previous topic to address Ross, and Ross's last statement about dinosaur content is a direct response to Phoebe, not Joey.


Yeah. What are we getting?

(to Chandler) Anything but stew.

All right so, Chandler, from now on, don’t give your boss a chance to get you. Y'know just ah, don’t turn your back to him.

ross addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Ross is directly addressing Chandler with advice about his boss, shifting the conversation away from the food topic Joey previously introduced.


I can't believe you're dressing up for him. I mean, you're just, you're setting yourself up all over again.

OK, no. For your information I'm going to see him so I can put all those feeling behind me. OK, and the reason I'm dressed like this is because I think it's nice to look nice for your gay husband.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant in the group discussion, and Phoebe's explanation about her "gay husband" is a general statement that invites a reaction or comment from anyone present.


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?

Wow! You realize that we've been throwing this ball, without dropping it, for like an hour?

Are you serious?!

Yeah. I realized it about a half-hour ago but I didn't want to say anything 'cause I didn't want to jinx it.

Wow! We are pretty good at this! Hey! We totally forgot about lunch!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant in the shared activity, but Ross's final utterance is a general exclamation and a shared realization about "we" forgetting lunch, which does not directly address Joey or explicitly solicit an immediate response from him.


(forcing the door open) Come on, Rachel, come on! Talk to me! Please!!

I can’t talk to you. I can’t even look at you right now!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should be silent because Rachel explicitly stated she cannot talk to him and cannot even look at him, directly shutting down his attempt to converse.


Two it is. Ross, how about you?

Uh, yeah, I ah, I also need two.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant who just received an answer from Ross to his direct question, and his silence allows the conversation to naturally progress after the information has been collected.


No, actually I thought about it when, when we were going out. It’s how I imagined I uh, I would ask you to marry me.

Well, that would’ve been very hard to say no too.

It’s a good thing I didn’t do it, because it sounds like it would’ve been a very expensive wedding. (Rachel laughs) Okay, good night

I will think about it.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's "I will think about it" serves as a reflective closing statement to their intimate conversation, not a direct prompt for Ross to continue speaking, especially after he already initiated the goodbyes.


Hey! Oh Joey, honey listen, thank you for talking to my yesterday about that thing with my boss. That really meant a lot.

Not a problem. Oh, and just so you know, that guy’s not going to be bothering you about that baby thing anymore.

Let’s just say I took care of it.

Don’t worry! Don’t worry. I just told him, very nicely, "You don’t go buying people’s babies, so back off!!"

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Joey is directly explaining how he "took care of" the issue with her boss, which was the topic Rachel initially brought up with him.


Uh, four, a boy, twin girls and another boy.

What else did you think about?

Well, stuff like where’d we live, y’know? Like a small place outside the city, where our kids could learn to ride their bikes and stuff. Y’know, we could have a cat that had a bell on it’s collar and we could hear it every time it ran through the little kitty door. Of course, we’d have an apartment over the garage where Joey could grow old.

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly included Joey in his hypothetical future plans by mentioning an apartment for him over the garage, prompting Joey to respond to this specific detail.


Not that, this, US. Oh my God, Ross, you-re, you're, it's jus-, you-, ever sin- you been here.

Ow, ow, OK. Alright, alright, Mon, Mon, you've gone ultrasonic again, alright.

I just can't stand you being here all the time.

Why, why, why can't you stand me being here? I don't, I, we're just, ya know, we're just havin' fun.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross directly questioned Monica about why she can't stand him being there, prompting her to elaborate on her complaint.


Oh, you're not gonna tell the whole story about how your parents got divorced again are you?

Oh God, no.

Oh, come on! I wanna hear it! It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Chandler bumming us out!

It's a tradition, like the parade. If the parade decided it was gay, moved out, and abandoned its entire family.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant as Chandler just delivered a self-deprecating punchline in response to Joey's earlier prompt about his parents' divorce story, which doesn't require an immediate verbal reply from Joey.


Well, what’d you do?

I did it anyway.

Phoebe! Come on! Let’s go! (Knocks on her door.) Come on! (Phoebe enters with guitar and not ready to go.) Why aren’t you dressed yet?!

monica addressed phoebe, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica is directly addressing Phoebe about her lack of readiness, shifting the conversation to a new exchange that does not involve Chandler.


Mail call, Rachel Green, bunk seven.

Thank you. (Examines it) Oh, cool! Free sample of coffee!

Oh good! 'Cause where else would we get any?

What is it?

Country club newsletter. My mother sends me the engagement notices for 'inspiration.' Oh my God! Oh my God, it's Barry and Mindy!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's exclamation "Oh my God! Oh my God, it's Barry and Mindy!" is a self-directed reaction to a surprising discovery in the newsletter, not a direct address or question to Monica.


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

(goes to Chandler) Phoebe and Rachel saw you with Nancy today and... em... they think you're having an affair.

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly attributes the observation and the suspicion of an affair to Phoebe and Rachel, inviting Phoebe to confirm or elaborate on her perspective.


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!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe should stay silent because Rachel is expressing a significant personal and emotional revelation directly to her, which requires a moment for Rachel to process or for Phoebe to absorb before responding.


: I'm sorry I have friends outside the six of us.

) Because Phoebe used to mug people.

: Well, I'm not proud of it, but, you know… sometimes when I was living on the street and I needed money for food and stuff I…

: Well, ok, I wasn't rich like you guys, ok, I didn't eat gold and have a flying pony… I had a hard life, my mother was killed by a drug dealer…

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is in the middle of a deeply personal and emotional disclosure about her difficult past and her mother's death, which she is sharing with the group and has not yet finished.


Chandler? Can you give me a hand? (Grabs her jacket)

Sure, and Joey; do not let Ross look at any of the maps or the globe in your apartment.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler has shifted his address from her to Joey, giving Joey a direct instruction that does not involve Monica.


Phoebe, it's not about quantity.

Well...it's not about quality.

Oh really, you want to talk about quality? Have you heard of a key? It's what some people sing in.

Well at least all my songs don't taste like garlic. Yeah, there are other ingredients Monica.

Ok, so that's what we're doing. You know, when I'm in the coffee house bopping along to one of your songs, I'm wearing ear plugs.

Ear plugs, or cloves of garlic?

You know what? I take back what I said before. You keep playing at the restaurant, because with your music driving people inside, my bar sales are going up like crazy.

What are people having, the garlic Martini?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe just delivered a sarcastic punchline directly to Monica, which could mark a natural pause in their heated argument.


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.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she has been directly discussing Chandler's father with him, but Chandler has just finished providing a detailed explanation to her previous question, concluding his turn on the topic.


All right. Well listen, if you see Joey will you just tell him uh…tell him I miss him. (Exits and Joey enters.)

Yeah, a naked bagel game? (Picks up his dropped bagel.) (To Chandler) Dude, I don’t know. That’s a pretty small hole.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Rachel has already exited the scene, and Joey's most recent utterance is directed to Chandler, making the current exchange a private one between them.


Yeah, we know, but there's a baby suckin' on it.

This is my son having lunch, ok? It's gonna happen a lot, so you'd better get used to it. Now if you have any problem with it, if you're uncomfortable, just ask questions. Carol's fine with it, now come on.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's general invitation to "ask questions" if anyone is uncomfortable is directed at the group, creating an opportunity for Chandler to voice his thoughts.


(grunting) Oh my… How much do you weigh Ross?!

I prefer not to answer that right now, I’m still carrying a little holiday weight.

Y’know, when we talked about face to face, I don’t think we thought it all the way through.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's most recent comment, "Y’know, when we talked about face to face, I don’t think we thought it all the way through," continues their direct exchange about Ross's weight and their shared physical situation.


I’m sick of Japanese. We’re not going there.

All right, wherever you wanna go is cool.

(showing the Playboy magazine to Gunther) Oh, hey, Gunther, check this out.

ross addressed gunther, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER because Ross has initiated a new exchange directly with Gunther, shifting the topic away from Monica's previous discussion about food.


Phoebe, I did not have sex.

This pregnancy is throwing me all off.

Oh right, maybe I’ll just go home.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last statement is an internal realization about her own plans, not a direct address or question requiring a response from Monica.


This is so cool!

, you must be very proud!

Chandler, she doesn't understand a word of English.

joey addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an active participant, but Joey's most recent utterance is a direct clarification to Chandler about someone else, not addressing Phoebe or requiring her input.


And you're thinking of taking it? (Pause) So before   you said being me with me was more important than any job, but I guess now   it's old job, (Raises his hand) me, (Raises his hand) new job.

I'm gonna miss this hand! Okay I know it's a lot   to ask, but oh my God Chandler, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

What happened to 'you can't live without me four   days a week'?

Well, if you really think about it, I mean four days   is not that long. I mean, I see you Monday before you go to work, and I see   you Thursday when you get back, and I always work late on Tuesdays, so really   if you think about it, it's really just one day. And well, if we can't make   it one day, we've got real problems my friend.

I think you should take the job.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler just stated his opinion directly to Monica that she should take the job, which serves as a concluding remark to their discussion and does not require an immediate verbal response from her.


If you wanna call that a reason.

[singing to the tune of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood] Who's thebitterest man in the living room, the bitterest man in the living room? Hi, neighbor.

Ross, I thought you were over this.

Look, that has nothing to do with this, ok? She's my ex-wife. If she weremarrying a guy, none of you'd expect me to be there.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is currently responding to Monica's direct attempt to de-escalate the situation, shifting the immediate focus away from Chandler's previous interjection.


(in a serious, businesslike tone) Rachel, could I see you for a moment?

you would break up with her!

I did break up with her! She just took it really, really well!

And the fact that you were jeopardising my career never entered your mind?!

It did enter my mind! But then something happened that made it, shoot right out.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last statement is an explanation that sets up further elaboration, which Rachel allows him to provide.


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

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

: Your agent called. You got that audition.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel has just delivered specific news directly to Joey, clarifying her previous statement, which completes her turn by providing the requested information without posing a new question for Joey to answer immediately.


It's a…tarantula! (Joey almost falls down from his drum-stool jumping up) Oh! God! Rachel, look, I'm sorry. What was I thinking giving Joey this big, gross, scary spider in such a poorly constructed cage?

What are you talking about? I love them! (Looks into the cage) Yeah, I had a tarantula when I was a kid. But it-it died, because my cat ate it. And then, then my cat died. But Joey, isn't this cool?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's final question, "But Joey, isn't this cool?", is directed specifically to Joey, making him the next expected speaker in the exchange.


Okay, look, I’m gonna have to ask you all to leave.

Look, forget it. We tried, but Phase Three is a lost cause, Okay? Those strippers were insanely hot, and I couldn’t picture myself with any of them. (Sits back in disgust.)

They really were pretty, weren’t they? (Rachel and Phoebe both agree)

See, I don’t know, for me it would have to Chantal.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's comment is a personal preference shared with the group, continuing Monica's observation about the strippers' prettiness, and not directly soliciting a response from Chandler.


You're gonna put on sweats and clean, aren't you?

It's gonna be so hot! (She kisses him.)

Thanks. (Joey and Chandler exit to the hall. Joey pulls out the tickets    and hands one to Chandler.) Here's your ticket.

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Joey just handed him a ticket and directly addressed him, prompting an acknowledgment.


there was something in your head to control the things you say. (Joey nods his agreement.)

Fine! All right, I’ll do it. But hey! You guys have to be at the next table so you can stop me if I y’know, start to say something stupid.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey just made a request to "you guys" (including Chandler) about stopping him if he says something stupid, which is a general statement of condition rather than a direct question requiring Chandler's immediate response.


Yeah, you like that baby? (Monica bursts in followed by Chandler.) May we help you?

I just wanted to say that I hope you do have sex tonight and I hope that you guys get back together, but I must warn you, the night that you announce your engagement I’m going to announce that I’m pregnant!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct, rhetorical question "All right Monica, do you want to know why I was with Ross tonight?!" is a setup for Rachel to speak next and explain herself, not an invitation for Monica to immediately respond.


I know, I know. I went a little crazy.

A little? Your place looks like page 72 of the catalogue. Oh look at that! The ornamental bird cage! Large!

(sees Ross) Oh Ross no. Be careful, that is very old! Okay? Early Colonial bird merchants used to bring their birds to market in that.

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly warned Ross to be careful with the bird cage he was just observing, making her utterance a direct address that requires a response from him.


No, no, no... why, because it might get weird for everyone else? Who cares about them. This is about us. Look, I-I've been in love with you since, like, the ninth grade.

Ross, you're like my best friend.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. What makes you think we're gonna break up?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross just asked her a direct question about why she thinks they would break up, requiring her response.


All right now, so? What do you think?

I don’t know. Is it crazy?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey initiated a general question to the group, and Rachel's subsequent question "Is it crazy?" invites further input from those present, including Ross, who has not yet offered his opinion.


Okay, look, we have nineteen minutes. Okay, Chandler, I want you to go and change! Okay. And then, when you come back, Joey will go change, and he'll have vacated the chair. Okay. Okay.

All right! Fine! I'm going. But when I get back it's chair sitting, and I'm the guy who's....sitting in a chair! (leaves)

No, no, no, no, no, no, not out of that, not out of clothes.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but he has already acknowledged Ross's instructions and is physically leaving, making Ross's subsequent clarification a final instruction that does not require a verbal response.


Ross! Stop that!

Ahh, sorry, nothing you can do about it. It’s one of my ah, rights as the ex-boyfriend. (closes his eyes again) Oop, oh yeah!

Stop it! Cut it out! Cut it out!

Okay, okay, I’m sorry, it will never happen... (closes eyes) Uh-oh! Wait a minute! Wait-wait, now there are a hundred of you and I’m the king.

Come on, would you grow up? It’s no big deal.

All right. (She starts to take off her robe) Fine.

O-kay!! See what you did, I’m gonna be doing it by myself now. Okay?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's declarative statement "See what you did, I’m gonna be doing it by myself now.


What's wrong? What's wrong? You're married that's what's wrong.

She wants to meet you in person.

Hey, look, Phoebe I wanted to meet her in person too, okay, but she's married, she has a husband.

What if the husband person is the wrong guy, and you are the right guy. I mean you don't get chances like this all the time, if you don't meet her now, you're gonna be kicking yourself when your 80, which is hard to do, and that's how you break a hip.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's last utterance is a direct attempt to persuade him to meet the woman, requiring a response to continue the discussion about his dilemma.


Uh, no, I got to see Donald Trump waiting for an elevator.

Hey, you're back too!

Yeah. Umm, Chandler can I talk to you outside for a second?

Well, maybe it was the kind of food that tasted good at first but then made everybody vomit and have diarrhea.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she previously made a direct request to Chandler to speak with him outside, which he has not yet acknowledged or addressed.


'Cause, I'm a stupid, stupid man.

Hey, Ross, want some cider?

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Ross with a question, making Ross the next expected speaker to respond.


Or... just get a card that has a poem already in it.

But Mon, you have to get our money!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed her and made a demand, requiring a response.


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.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel is engaged in a direct exchange with Phoebe, who just responded to Rachel's previous argument about wasting money with a philosophical explanation.


Joey! Hey, I need to talk to Charlie. Is she there?

No. no... eh... she went shopping with Rachel. Why? What's up?

I'm meeting with professor Sherman about my being the keynote speaker...

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's most recent utterance directly answers Joey's previous question, "Why? What's up?".


I don't want to.

Joey, honey, they don't know what they're talking about.

rachel addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct address to Joey, comforting him and dismissing the previous comments made by "they," which included Ross, thereby shifting the conversational focus away from Ross.


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

Let us keep the apartment and…

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel is making an offer directly to her and Chandler regarding the apartment, requiring a response from Monica.


(smiling from ear to ear) Well, Gladys say hello to    your new home! (she holds out the 'painting')

(surprised by how ugly it is) Wow! (sarcastic) Oh,    she's so nice and big! Oh, Monica, where are you going to display Gladys oh    so proudly? (looks around for a spot)

rachel addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's sarcastic question about displaying Gladys is directed to Monica, making Monica the expected next speaker to respond.


What? (to Sophie) Sophie, does she have ten minutes?

Hey, Ross!!! I told you I don’t!

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him with a strong interjection, responding to his question about having ten minutes, which requires Ross to acknowledge or continue the exchange.


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!?

No, come on, you know that's not true.

What are you talking about? You get sixty responses just for coming out of the closet! I didn't get one response! And I'm dead!

Well, the gay community is a lot more vocal than the dead community.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who is likely to react to Chandler's humorous, yet somewhat dismissive, comparison regarding the "dead community" as it directly relates to Ross's ongoing lament about his failed joke.


Well, Emily's willing to work on the relationship.

She wants me to move to London.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross is sharing significant personal news about his relationship and a potential move to London, which is a major development that invites a reaction or comment from his close friend.


Uh-huh, let's go. (they move in to kiss) Oh, wait I have gum. Okay. (they kiss rather passionately) Good, very good, firm but tender. I'd recommend you to a friend.

Then I don't know what it is. What's the problem?

Joey, you know, maybe your just not used to kissing men, maybe you just tensed up a little, maybe that's what you need to work on.

monica addressed joey, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is an active participant in the discussion about Joey's kissing technique, but Monica is currently addressing Joey directly with advice, making it an exchange between them.


Have you guys picked a date yet?

Oh no, not yet.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's general question "Have you guys picked a date yet?" was directed at the entire group, allowing Phoebe to contribute to the discussion after Ross's brief response.


(announcer voice) All right! Let’s play Bamboozled!

Yeah, isn’t that a cool name?

All right. Uhh, okay. Our first contestant is Ross Geller. Why don’t you tell us a little something about you Ross?

Well uh, I-I’m a paleontologist. Umm, I-I live in New York. I have a son Ben. Uh, hi Ben! (Waves.) And uh…

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just asked Ross to introduce himself, and Ross is still in the process of answering that direct question.


Ross, you got that for free from the museum gift shop.

No!! Y'know-y'know don’t do me any favours. In fact, where, where’s the rest of my stuff?! Huh? Like-like my umm, (picks up a book) Hey, this book is mine!! And-and-and, and that T-shirt you sleep in? I’d like that back too. Yes, I do.

You know how much I love that T-shirt! You never even where that T-shirt!

Oh, you are a petty man. You are a petty, petty....

You are so just doing this out of spite.

I’m-I’m gonna wear this all the time! I love this shirt!! (he kisses the shirt)

You have not worn that T-shirt since you were 15!! It doesn’t even fit you anymore!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross is in a direct argument with Rachel, but Rachel's definitive statement about the T-shirt's age and fit serves as a strong, potentially concluding, counter-argument to Ross's previous claim.


You know what, you guys? It's their first time, why don't we just forget about the money, alright?

Hell no, we'll pay!

OK, Monica? I had another answer all ready.

phoebe addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant in the discussion about money, but Phoebe's most recent utterance directly addresses Monica, creating a turn-pair between them that Joey is not part of.


No, I gotta wear this thing for a couple weeks. (points to the sling he is wearing)

Did you tell the doctor you did it jumping up and down on your bed?

Nooo. I had a story all worked out but then Chandler sold me out.

Well, I'm sorry Joe. I didn't think the doctor was gonna buy that it just *fell* out of the socket.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler directly apologized to Joey and explained his reasoning for selling him out, prompting Joey to respond to his apology.


What if I smack my head on the concrete?

Well, I’m gonna lie to you Joey, it’s a possibility.

(looks at the ground and at Ross) I don’t know Ross! I-I tell you what, let’s flip to see who does it, okay? You-you call it in the air, all right?

Oh, all right. (Joey flips the coin.) Tails! (The coin bounces off of the landing above them and falls to the ground.) Can you-can you see what it is?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's question "Can you-can you see what it is?" prompts Joey to visually check the fallen coin, requiring a moment of silence before he can verbally respond with the result.


Because you’ve only known her for six weeks! Okay, I’ve got a carton of milk in my fridge I’ve had a longer relationship with!

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?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group discussion about Ross's relationship, but Ross's most recent utterance is a personal declaration of love, primarily a defense against Chandler's skepticism, and is not directly addressed to Joey.


What did I marry into?

Would you guys want to come down tomorrow and watch me tape the show?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just extended an invitation to "you guys," which includes Monica, making it appropriate for her to respond to the direct question.


And this from the cry-for-help department. Are you wearing makeup?

Yes, I am. As of today, I am officially Joey Tribbiani, actor slash model.

That's so funny, 'cause I was thinking you look more like Joey Tribbiani, man slash woman.

You know those posters for the city free clinic?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's rhetorical question about the city free clinic posters is a setup for him to elaborate on his new modeling career, not a direct prompt for Chandler to respond.


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!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica should speak because she initiated the conversation with direct questions to Ross, and he just finished a long, emotional explanation directly addressing her inquiries about Emily and his situation.


Ross good, I'm uh glad you're here. I wanna talk to you about something.

Wow, uh, Joey that's-that's great. Thanks man.

That's it? You're-you're gonna let me do this?! This-this is my career we're talking about here!

I just said that so you wouldn't let Ben do it! Look Ross, if anyone should step aside it should be Ben!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey is directly addressing him with a strong, declarative statement and an argument, which doesn't immediately demand a verbal response but rather sets up Ross's turn to respond after Joey has finished presenting his point.


Oh, that's Nana, right there in the middle. (Reads the back) 'Me and the gang at Java Joe's'.

Wow, Monica, you look just like your grandmother. How old was she there?

Let's see, 1939... yeah, 24, 25?

Hey, you guys!

Well, we were just talkin’ about you guys gettin’ married and how great it is.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's statement about "you guys gettin' married" is a general comment directed at Monica and Chandler, not a direct question to Monica, allowing for another speaker to take the floor or for the topic to continue without her immediate response.


What is it doing here?

Well, I'm watching it for some friends who went out of town. Wait. (She bends down, picks up the dog, and waves with one of its paws) Hello, my name is Clunkers. May I please stay with you nice people?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Chandler initiated the conversation about the dog, Phoebe's subsequent utterance is a playful impersonation of the dog making a general request to the group, not a direct question requiring Chandler's specific verbal response.


So, uh, why did you have to turn it down?

Because I don't have the money or the equipment to handle something that big on such short notice. I mean there's no way.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as a friend in the group discussion, and Monica's explanation of her financial and equipment limitations creates an opening for Phoebe to offer support or a solution.


Why? ‘Cause otherwise you’d go for it?

What you don’t think I’d go up to her?

Ross, it took you ten years to finally admit you liked me.

rachel addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct address to Ross about his past with her shifts the focus to an exchange between them, making it less appropriate for Monica to interject.


Hey Maureen! (They hug.) Gosh! Hey uh, Chandler? This is my cousin Maureen.

Mr. and Mrs. Bing! (Walks away.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler has just made a joke and walked away, effectively ending his part in the introduction exchange.


See Chandler? I’m getting a lot of use out of them already! They’re very practical. See, you can wear them with dresses, with skirts, with pants…

You can wear them with shorts on a street corner and earn the money to pay for them. (Goes and gets some coffee at the counter.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's sarcastic remark about the boots was a direct counter to her previous statement about their practicality, inviting her to respond and continue the discussion.


Joey what-what were you thinking?!

Well, I was thinking that it’d probably be okay because Ross hasn’t gone out with Rachel in five years!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey directly responded to Ross's earlier question about what he was thinking, making Ross's turn a direct continuation of their exchange.


(to Phoebe) So what’s Phoebe like?

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's most recent utterance is a direct clarification of her initial question to Phoebe, prompting Phoebe to provide the correct answer.


(Flipping through bunch of folders as Chandler enters from bathroom) Okay, I have looked through a bunch of career guides,  photocopied and highlighted key passages and put them into alphabetical folders so you can make an informed decision.

How long was I in there?

Okay. Let us start with the A's. Advertising.

Wait. Advertising! That's a great idea!

Don't you want to look through the rest?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just asked Chandler a direct question about his career decision, prompting him to consider other options before making a choice.


You know what, you guys? It's their first time, why don't we just forget about the money, alright?

Hell no, we'll pay!

OK, Monica? I had another answer all ready.

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica should speak because Phoebe directly addressed her and commented on her previous firm stance regarding payment, inviting a response.


Monica, I'm tellin' you, this guy is perfect for you.

Forget it. Not after your cousin who could belch the alphabet.

Come on. This guy's great. His name's Bob. He's Angela's... brother. He's smart, he's sophisticated, and he has a real job. Me, I go on three auditions a month and call myself an actor, but Bob is...

(looking out window) Oh, god help us.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's exclamation "Oh, god help us" is an observation directed at something she sees outside the window, not a direct address to Joey or a continuation of their discussion about Bob.


Look, it's one thing not to cast me, but to lie to me?

I'm not lying to you, I watched it!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Chandler is directly responding to Joey's accusation, making this an exchange between Joey and Chandler that does not involve Rachel.


Oh my God Phoebe, this is impossible! We can’t do this by Friday! We have to find a place. We have to invite people! We have to get food! There’s just too much to do! It’s impossible! We can’t do it! We cannot do it! We cannot do it!

(grabs and shakes Rachel) Just calm down woman!

Phoebe, I already, I already did.

Oh okay. All right, then I need to calm down a little.

Okay. Okay. (They sit down.) I think we can do this if we just get organized. All right? We have two days to plan this party. We just need to make fast decisions! Okay? All right, where are we gonna have it?

Uh, here. What time?

Finger sandwiches and tea.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she is leading the party planning discussion and Phoebe's suggestion of "Finger sandwiches and tea" is a direct contribution to the topic Rachel initiated, requiring Rachel's response or next step in the planning.


Wow. Joey, (sarcastically) how do you do it?

I can’t tell you that, no.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica initiated the exchange by asking Joey a direct, sarcastic question, and Joey has just responded to her, making it her turn to react or follow up.


Pheebs, how’s it going?

(rapidly) I’m doing okay. I think it’s going well. Do you think they’re having fun? Am I talking to fast?

Nope, sound like me. Pheebs, it’s going great. Look at Chandler with little baby girl Chandler.

monica addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica has just reassured her and then made an observation about Chandler that does not require an immediate response or direct address to Phoebe.


Okay, pick a card, any card. (Monica picks one) All right, now memorize it. Show to everybody. Got it?

I can’t tell you that, no.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's definitive response "I can't tell you that, no" directly answers her sarcastic question and doesn't prompt her for further immediate input.


(goes to Chandler) Phoebe and Rachel saw you with Nancy today and... em... they think you're having an affair.

Are you serious?

Explanation: Monica is an active participant who just delivered the news to Chandler, and Rachel's interjection "Are you serious?" is a general exclamation of disbelief that allows Chandler, the subject of the accusation, to respond.


Ross I—We tried all the spicy food. It’s not working.

Okay here, have one of these peppers. Oh ha… Oh God! So…so hot! (Rubs his eyes.) Oh my—(Laughs.) By the way, you don’t want to touch the pepper and then touch your eye.

I am feeling nothing. Speaking of hot, watching you do that really makes me want to have sex with you.

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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just directly rejected her ongoing proposal to have sex to induce labor, creating a clear turn for her to respond to his refusal.


Well y’know I was just in the neighborhood and I passed by your building and I thought to myself, "What’s up with Carol and sweet, little Ben?"

Umm uh, I’ll make some coffee and we can uh, chat.

I’d love that. I would loooove… (Carol goes to make the coffee and she sits down.) So uh, so where is sweet little Ben? I would love to have a little...

Explanation: Carol is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel is still formulating her thought and has not finished her question about Ben, indicating Carol should wait for Rachel to complete her utterance.


I’ve said it! Okay?! But it’s over Joey!

I want to do it again.

do it again.

Fine! Do you want something to drink?

Sure, what do you got?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just responded to his offer by asking "what do you got?", but this question implicitly gives Joey the cue to proceed with getting drinks rather than demanding an immediate verbal.


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.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just asked Joey a direct question (as Ursula), and Joey's most recent utterance was a direct answer to that question, creating a clear turn for her to respond.


Not like this!

Umm, Joey, I know.

What am I going to do? You know, and I keep, I keep trying to get rid of  these feelings, y’know? I stayed up all last night and made a list of everything I  don’t like about her. You want to hear it?

She made me switch to light Mayo. That’s it! That’s all I got! And,  you know what? It tastes the same and my pants fit better!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is currently delivering a self-contained monologue about his feelings and the mayo list, not directly addressing Ross or inviting an immediate response.


God, it’s great to catch up! I can’t believe how long it’s been!

(on phone) Oh that’s great! Good for you.

Okay! So yeah, maybe we can get together umm… (Joey mimes throwing something in the air, catching it, rolling it out, putting it in an oven and cutting it.) Can you hold for one second please? (To Joey) What?!

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly addressed Joey with "What?!" after observing Joey's mime, prompting Joey to explain his actions.


Yeah, Monica's settin' me up.

But uh, uh, what about uh, Ross and uh. . .?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's incomplete question directly references "Ross and uh..." in the context of Rachel being set up, prompting Ross to respond to the implied query about their relationship.


You have no idea what a nightmare this has been. This is so hard.

Oh yeah, really? Is it Ross? Yeah? Okay, well let me make this a just a little bit easier for you.

What are you doing?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and although Ross directly asked her "What are you doing?", she might be silent as she continues or completes the action that prompted his question.


Oh! Phoebe, all babies are beautiful!

Okay, oh, and Emma needs a cowgirl outfit for the competition.

Where am I gonna get a cowgirl outfit on Thanksgiving?

Well, I was thinking...

Oh, take the clothes of Joey's Cabbage Patch Kid.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel just interrupted Phoebe's suggestion to offer her own solution for the cowgirl outfit, making it Rachel's turn to elaborate or for Phoebe to respond to Rachel's new idea.


Good! Me neither! So it’s not a problem. We’re just two friends who happen to be roommates.

Okay, but Ross, eventually you and I are gonna be dating.

Really?! We are?

Yeah! I’m gonna have a boyfriend, you’re gonna have a girlfriend…

But y’know what, if you think it’s gonna be okay we’ll just work out a system. Y’know, it’ll be like college, I’ll hang a hanger on the door and put a sign, "Come back later, I’m gettin’ lucky." (Laughs.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Rachel's most recent utterance was a humorous, self-contained thought about a "system" for their living situation, ending with a laugh, which doesn't directly solicit an immediate verbal reply from Ross.


Yes, it does bother me! And I think it would bother a lot of people. Rachel, when you were going out with Ross, did it bother you when he flirted with other women?

Uhh, no, no, it bothered me when he slept with other women.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just received a direct and complete answer from Rachel to the question he posed, concluding his immediate turn and allowing for a brief pause.


Sophisticated like a hooker?

I’m checking out the restaurant with Pete.

Ohh, Monica, I am so excited for you.

phoebe addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe's excited comment is directed solely at Monica, continuing the discussion about Monica's plans with Pete.


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?!

I want to make a ship to shore call to Chandler.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant who has just intensely scolded Joey, and Joey's humorous deflection to her serious question creates a moment where she is not directly addressed for an immediate follow-up.


That's Great. You know we don't need to talk about this now. Really, I mean this is, is so way, way, way, in the future, I'm talkin' hovercrafts and apes taking over the planet.

Come on, Chandler, I want this part soo much. (Chandler ignores him) Just one kiss, I won't tell anyone.

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Joey directly addressed him with a plea and a specific request, expecting a response.


Chandler, we still haven’t gotten an RSVP from your dad.

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.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just addressed him directly by name and reacted to his previous statement about not sending an invitation, prompting a response from him.


Do you want me to be afraid of you?

Of course not. I mean gosh, Chandler what you did, it's, it's a wonderful thing and I really appreciate it. I know I have this weird thing where I want everything to be in the perfect place, but I'd never expect you to worry about that.

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler should speak because Monica directly responded to his previous question, addressed him by name, and offered an explanation for her behavior, inviting his acknowledgment or further comment.


All right. Uhh, international.

Oh that's mine too! (Grabs it and Ross looks at him.) I'm Italian!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's humorous declaration "I'm Italian!" is a direct, albeit playful, response to Ross's "international" category, inviting a reaction or continuation from Ross, who was looking at him.


No Phoebe! You cannot get the phone that way; that’s not fair! Okay look, I have an idea. Why don’t we, why don’t we see what kind of number he has on his speed dial, and then from that we can tell who has more in common with him. And then whoever does gets the phone.

Ohh, I lost my mom to suicide.

Okay no way, you cannot use that to get the cute guy and the last blueberry muffin.

Did I use that already today? I’m sorry.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's self-reflective question and apology are a direct response to Rachel's accusation, but Rachel has already made her point and Phoebe is now reflecting on her own behavior.


Well, I was thinking that it’d probably be okay because Ross hasn’t gone out with Rachel in five years!

Joey, I’m not worried about her! I’m worried about my baby! Whoever she dates my baby dates! Now-now where is this (makes the quote-marks sign) actor taking them?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross just directly addressed Joey and asked a question about where the actor is taking them, requiring Joey to provide an answer.


I just wish there was something we could do. (Bends down and talks to him) Hello. Hello, Coma Guy. GET UP, YOU GIRL SCOUT! UP! UP! UP!

Phoebe, what are you doing?

Maybe nobody's tried this.

I wish we at least knew his name... Look at that face. I mean, even sleeping, he looks smart. I bet he's a lawyer.

Yeah, but did you see the dents in his knuckles? That means he's artistic.

Okay, he's a lawyer, who teaches sculpting on the side. And- he can dance!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she has been directly engaging with Monica in speculating about the "Coma Guy's" characteristics, and Monica's last statement is a direct continuation of their shared imaginative discussion, inviting further collaborative input.


Mmm, looking good. Ok, cider's mulling, turkey's turking, yams are yamming. (notices Ross is depressed) What?

I don't know. It's just not the same without Mom in the kitchen.

All right, that's it. You know what? Just get out of my way and stop moping.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should stay silent because Monica just issued a direct command for him to get out of her way and stop moping, which does not invite a verbal response.


Yes, and I know that you’d say no if he asked you, but I’m sorry; how great would you look walking down the aisle in this Donna Carin. (shows her the picture.)

(gasps) Oh, you so would! Oh, you should get that anyway. (They both look at her.) Like for clubbing.

It is so weird, I know what I said, but uh, this morning, I was lying in bed I was, I was imagining what it would be like to say yes. (Rachel slams the magazine shut in amazement.) I know it’s a little sudden, and it’s a little rushed, and it’s totally not like me to do something like this, but that doesn’t mean I can’t. Right? I mean I’m-I’m crazy about Pete, and I know that we want the same things, and when I thought about saying yes, it made me really happy.

monica addressed rachel, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's long, reflective monologue about her feelings for Pete and the proposal, while addressed to both Rachel and Phoebe, is primarily Monica processing her own thoughts and ends with a rhetorical "Right?", not a direct prompt for Phoebe to speak.


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

Yeah, sure. Well y'know, earlier she was talking about geography.

Joey, she was listing the countries she’s done it in.

monica addressed joey, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance was a direct correction to Joey's previous statement, not inviting Rachel's immediate input.


No way! It’s mine!!

All that stuff you just said? I want that!

But Joey you don’t have $20,000!

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an active participant, and Rachel's most recent utterance directly addresses him with a counter-argument to his previous statement, prompting him to respond.


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?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly questioned Phoebe's claim about her mother's spirit and her mental state, requiring a response from her.


Well uh, I-I’m a paleontologist. Umm, I-I live in New York. I have a son Ben. Uh, hi Ben! (Waves.) And uh…

I said a little bit Ross. Now, how about you Chandler?

Well Joey, I’m a headhunter. I hook up out of work Soviet scientists with rogue third-world nations. Hi Rasputin! (Waves.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated the round of introductions by directly asking Chandler to speak, and Chandler has just finished responding to that prompt.


OH MY GOD!!!

Phoebe!! Phoebe!! It's okay!! It's okay!!

NO! THEY'RE DOING IT!!!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just tried to calm Phoebe, but Phoebe's exclamation "NO! THEY'RE DOING IT!!!" is a distressed reaction to an external event rather than a direct address to Rachel that requires an immediate verbal response.


Joseph Francis Tribbiani are you home yet?!!

Umm, I think he’s still out. What’s wrong?

Well, I’ll tell you Rachel Karen Green, I had plans with Joey tonight and he left me this note. (Hands it to Rachel.)

(reading the note) "Pheebs, can’t make it, got a date. Talk to you later. Big Daddy." (Laughs) Big Daddy?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation about Joey, explained her situation to Rachel, and Rachel's last utterance was a direct reaction to the note Phoebe provided, inviting Phoebe to respond.


Oh please, you just want more blue pins.

Well this is just sad!

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Chandler's comment is a direct response to Monica's previous statement, continuing their exchange without involving Rachel.


Hey, Joe, I gotta ask. The girl from the Xerox place buck naked (holds up one hand), or, or a big tub of jam. (holds up the other hand)

Put your hands together.

Joey, take your time with that. That's my last batch.

monica addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Monica directly addressed Joey about the food he was preparing, initiating a new exchange that does not involve Chandler.


Oh no, no, I’ll be there too.

Okay so, we’ll just come up with some kind of signal if it’s going well you can take off.

No Phoebe! I just need you there for support. I haven’t told him I’m pregnant yet.

Oh. Why not?

‘Cause I know he’s gonna flip out and I hate it when he’s angry.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel is directly answering Phoebe's question about why she hasn't told him she's pregnant yet, making it Rachel's turn to elaborate.


Monica! I couldn’t find him for two hours! He was having sex with Amy Welch!

Come on, that was back in high school! How could that still bother you?

I mean why, of all people would you want to go out with Chip?!

Look, you and I went to different high schools...

Okay, that doesn’t help me, because we went to the same high school.

You went to one where you were popular, and you got to ride off Chip’s motorcycle, and wear his letterman jacket. I went to one where I wore a band uniform they had to have specially made.

It was a project for one of the Home Ec classes.

(stunned) Oh my God, they told us that was for the mascot!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel's stunned reaction, "Oh my God, they told us that was for the mascot!", is a direct response to Monica's previous revelation, allowing Rachel to process the surprising information.


Hi, I’m Chandler. Your live-in boy

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

Oh, I am no women, but that is one tasty dish. (Phoebe walks in.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last comment was a general observation about the picture, not a direct address to her, and the entrance of Phoebe shifts the conversational focus.


This is ridiculous, he’s not gonna hold his breath… (Ross cuts him off by taking a deep breath and holding it.)

It’s possible, they have really sharp edges.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just made a declarative statement about the sharp edges that doesn't directly address Chandler or require an immediate response from him.


Why? ‘Cause otherwise you’d go for it?

What you don’t think I’d go up to her?

Ross, it took you ten years to finally admit you liked me.

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him and challenged his previous statement about his willingness to approach someone.


They know you know.

Ugh, I knew it! Oh I cannot believe those two!

God, they thought they can mess with us! They're trying to mess with us?! They don't know that we know they know we know! (Joey just shakes his head.) Joey, you can't say anything!

I couldn't even if I wanted too.

He's not backing down. He went to get lotion.

(entering the hall) Oh man! Aren't you guys done yet?!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey's general complaint "Aren't you guys done yet?!" is directed at both her and Rachel, but it is a rhetorical expression of frustration rather than a direct question requiring an immediate answer from Phoebe specifically.


Ross let me ask you a question. All jokes aside, where is this relationship going?

Wait a minute, does-does everyone feel this way?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's question "does everyone feel this way?" is a general query to the group, inviting others to respond rather than requiring Monica to immediately follow up.


Do you think I'm someone else?

Ok, I may not have treated your friends well in the past, but I have grown up a lot, really. Honest, Rach?

Well, believe it or not, it's true. When Joey and I were together, he was wonderful. He was thoughtful and mature. And for the one week that we went out, he didn't sleep with anybody else!

Ok, thank you. And I promise you I will not forget this one. (he starts writing on his hand) Mandy.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's "Ok, thank you" acknowledges her previous statement, and his subsequent action of writing "Mandy" on his hand is a self-directed note, not an address to Rachel, indicating the end of their direct exchange.


Hi Amanda! Actually now... it’s...   is not a good time. Dinner tomorrow night? (Phoebe mouths 'no') Ok, Phoebe   and I will see you then!

Why, why, why didn’t you just say no!

Well, I said 'no' to her coming   over now! I couldn’t say 'no' twice! I get this uncontrollable need to   please people!

(leaving) Fine, fine! You would not hold up well   under torture!

And you would?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but she is physically leaving the conversation, making Monica's rhetorical question "And you would?" a final jab rather than an invitation for further dialogue.


Wha-What did he say that was so funny?

I have absolutely no idea.

(to Monica and Phoebe) Oh my God, you guys, what am I doing? What am I doing? This is so un-me!

rachel addressed monica, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER because Rachel has explicitly shifted her address and emotional questions to Monica and Phoebe, making her current utterance directed solely at them.


You’re actually going through with this?

Hey, look, this name has been holding me back my entire life. Okay, it’s probably why kids picked on me in school, and why I never do well with women… So, as of 4 o’clock tomorrow, I’m either gonna be Mark Johnson or John Markson.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the previous turn with a question, and Chandler's subsequent explanation about changing his name directly addresses the premise of her question, inviting her to respond to his detailed reasoning.


Come on Ross be realistic, y'know? If I did write something, what are the chances I could get those guys to star in it?

I'll help you. Yeah, I'll make up a schedule and make sure you stick to it. And plus, it'll give me something to do.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly offered to help him with his writing idea, which was a direct response to Joey's previous contemplation.


I’ve got a science question.

If the Homo Sapiens, were in fact ‘Homo-sapien’, is that why there extinct?

Joey, Homo Sapiens are people.

Hey-hey, I’m not judging.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's lighthearted, defensive remark "Hey-hey, I’m not judging" does not require a direct follow-up from Ross, allowing the conversation to pause.


Joey, what are you doing?

Just what needs to be done! Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to join this man and this woman…

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she directly asked Joey what he was doing, and his response, which immediately launched into a mock wedding ceremony, requires her to react or seek clarification.


Oh, so you’re already doing your part for the kids.

I’m sorry, it’s just one of my last nights together before she leaves for camp—to be a counselor!

Ross let me ask you a question. All jokes aside, where is this relationship going?

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and he should SPEAK because Monica directly addressed him with a question about his relationship.


Hey Ross, I'm aware of what I owe.

Ok, well then get some sense. I mean it took you what, 10 years to get that job, who knows how long it's gonna be till you get another.

Look, I don't wanna hear this right now.

Huh, I'm just saying...

Well don't just say.

Ya know, maybe, maybe I should just go.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement "Ya know, maybe, maybe I should just go" is a self-reflection or a move to disengage from the argument, not a direct prompt for Joey to respond.


A couple of days.

Y’know, I knew something like this was going to happen. (He starts to take off his pants, revealing that he is still wearing his sweat pants.)

What are you doing?! Chandler! You can’t just go back a phase!

Yes you can. You’re thinking about time, you can’t go back in time.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she previously questioned Chandler's actions and statement, to which Chandler directly responded, making it her turn to continue the ongoing disagreement.


Well, apparently not, and I can’t just stand by and watch two people I care about very much be hurt over something that is so silly. I mean, enough of the silliness!

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

chandler addressed monica, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's direct challenge to him was immediately followed by a playful exchange between Chandler and Monica, momentarily shifting the focus away from Ross.


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.

Oh my God!!! Ross!!

Well, I’m sorry, but ah, look if you’re not working with him anymore, why do you have to still do stuff with him?

Because, he’s my friend.

Okay, but do you really need another friend? I mean...

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's last utterance, ending with "I mean...", suggests he is about to elaborate on his point, so Rachel should allow him to continue.


Phoebe, he's a friend of my parents. He's like 20 years older than me.

OK, so what, you're just never gonna see him again?

Not never. I mean, I'm gonna see him tomorrow at my eye appointment.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica just directly responded to Phoebe's previous question, inviting a follow-up or reaction from Phoebe.


What a bad idea!

Ohhhh, I cannot look at it! (She doesn't move.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she is present for the shared observation that prompted Joey's comment and Rachel's strong reaction, creating an opening for her to join the discussion about "it.".


He's planning your birthday party.

Oh my God! I love him!

(as Phoebe enters) You'd better act surprised.

phoebe was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey directly addressed Phoebe upon her entrance, instructing her to act surprised about her party, which prompts her to acknowledge the statement.


(standing up) Ahh... Chandler's on the couch!!

I see him, you guys are just the worst hiders ever.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, but Pete's comment "you guys are just the worst hiders ever" is a general observation about the group's hiding skills rather than a direct prompt for her to respond.


You said it was okay!

You said she was bald!!

Phoebe, we can’t, we just can’t just let it happen! Okay, we have to do something! We have to break them up! Okay? Just go in there and like, shave her head! You owe me one bald girl!!

Okay, first of all, breathe. Second of all, I don’t get it. Aren’t you the one that decided that you didn’t want to be with Ross?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, but Phoebe's direct question challenges Rachel's current agitated state by reminding her of her past decision regarding Ross, which may cause Rachel to pause and reflect rather than immediately respond.


He probably wants you back because you're right for the job.

Maybe. I-I don't know—Oh God, how could I be so stupid?!

Oh Rachel look, don't say that, I think you just need a hug from Joey. Come on. Come on. (She hugs him and Joey looks out the window.) She's back! Hot girl's back!

joey addressed rachel, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Joey's exclamation about the "hot girl" is an observation to himself and the room, not a direct address to Monica or Rachel, shifting the immediate focus away from their prior conversation.


Wh, Ross what do you want from me? You want me, you want me to quit my job so you can feel like you have a girlfriend?

No, but it’d be nice if you realised, it’s just a job!

Ross do you realise this is the first time in my life I’m doing something I actually care about. This is the first time in my life I’m doing something that I’m actually good at. I mean. if you don’t get that...

No, hey, I get that, okay, I get that big time. And I’m happy for ya, but I’m tired of having a relationship with your answering machine! Okay, I don’t know what to do anymore.

Well neither do I!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's "Well neither do I!" is a direct, reciprocal statement of frustration that concludes the immediate exchange about not knowing what to do, creating a moment of shared impasse rather than inviting an immediate verbal reply from Ross.


Wait, Joey! Joey! That doesn’t mean that-that you're in love with me!

That kinda sounds like your dream dude.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last statement, "That kinda sounds like your dream dude," is a concluding observation about Monica's previous clarification that does not directly solicit a further response from her.


(She opens the door.) Hey Ross. What's up bro?

What the hell are doing?!!

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Ross's agitated question "What the hell are doing?!!" is clearly directed at Monica in response to her opening the door, indicating a private exchange between them that does not involve Joey.


Okay, Monica picks ten, I call nine! Anyone else?

Ok, how about this We got wind up toys for Emma for her birthday.    We can make them race, and whoever comes in last, stays!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he just proposed a way to pick numbers, and Monica is now proposing an alternative game idea to the group, which is not directly addressed to Joey but rather to everyone present.


Ross, I can’t believe you’d do that!

Okay, okay, I’ll tell ‘em it wasn’t Chandler who got high. Now who should I say it was?

You! It’s not like it’s a big deal! You-you don’t still do it or anything!

Alright, alright, now-now who should I say tricked me into doing it?

Dad, please don’t pick your teeth out here! Alright, and if you’re gonna put your feet up, why don’t you sit on the-

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER because Monica's most recent utterance is directed at "Dad," indicating a shift in address and topic away from her previous exchange with Ross.


I don't know! You'll tell us on Monday!

Joey! You're in charge, ok? You make sure nobody leaves! (leaves)

ross addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross directly addressed Joey, giving him instructions and then leaving, which makes Joey the active participant in the current exchange, not Chandler.


Oh umm, my big scene is coming up. Big scene coming up.

If you said, "Big lima bean, bubbling up." Would she understand the difference?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's humorous comment about Joey's "big scene" is a general remark within the group, inviting a reaction or continuation from any active listener.


Hey, hey, look. Look Ross, Ben drew a picture of you! (Shows him Ben's picture.) Huh? You're-you're a cowboy!

Oh, be-because of the leather pants.

See? Ben doesn't think you're a loser, he thinks you're a cowboy! Now that's something.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance is a concluding reassurance directed at him, which does not require an immediate verbal response.


Well what is wrong with me? Am I .. am I incomptent?   Because I managed to survive whatever it is that killed the three of you!

Honey, you're taking this the wrong way. We think   you're going to be a wonderful parent. It's just.. you're more the fun parent.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel just offered a reassurance to Chandler about his parenting role that implicitly involves Ross and the others, creating an opening for Ross to contribute to the ongoing discussion about Chandler's feelings of inadequacy.


Well, this is the last box of your clothes. I’m just gonna label it, "What were you thinking?"

Funny, because I was just gonna go across the hall and write that on Chandler.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the multi-party humorous exchange, and Rachel's joke about Chandler creates an opening for another group member to contribute to the lighthearted banter.


No! Not at all!

Good! Me neither! So it’s not a problem. We’re just two friends who happen to be roommates.

Okay, but Ross, eventually you and I are gonna be dating.

Really?! We are?

Yeah! I’m gonna have a boyfriend, you’re gonna have a girlfriend…

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance is a declarative statement continuing her thought about their future dating, not a direct question or explicit prompt for Ross to immediately respond.


Okay, all right, this is how it’s going to work. We’re gonna give you hypothetical maid of honor situations and you will be scored on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the highest.

No, 10 is the highest.

Because it’s the highest. (Joey shrugs his shoulders) Okay, Rachel you’re up first. (Rachel stands up and gets ready.) Situation No. 1 You’re with Monica, the wedding is about to start when Monica gets cold feet. Go! (Joey is playing the part of Monica.)

(crying) I don’t want to marry Chandler!

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Joey, playing Monica, is presenting a hypothetical situation directly to Rachel, who is expected to respond to the scenario.


All right! Ross, do you think it’s easy for me to see you with somebody else?

Y'know, hey! You’re the one who ended it, remember?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross directly responded to Rachel's accusation about their breakup, making it her turn to continue their argument.


Oh. Well then way to go you big movie star!

I know! All right, I’ll see you guys over there! I’m off to fight the Nazis.

Oh, wait Joey! We fought the Nazis in World War II, not World War I.

rachel addressed joey, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is directly correcting Joey's statement about fighting Nazis, making the current exchange between Rachel and Joey, not involving Monica.


Why? The only person my playing is bothering is you!

Oh yeah? Ok, let's settle this, come on!

(while Monica drags her in the restaurant) Get your garlic-peelers off me!

(to the restuarant customers) Excuse me, excuse me, hi, I'm Monica Geller..I'm the head chef here.. (pauses as if waiting for something).. Ok, I was actually expecting a little applause there, but whatever! Ok, quick question by a show of hands, how many of you were bothered by this woman's singing outside? (a few people raise their hands)

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is addressing the restaurant customers directly, asking them to respond to a question about Phoebe's singing, and is not soliciting a response from Phoebe herself.


Or... just get a card that has a poem already in it.

But Mon, you have to get our money!

Oh, Phoebe, she couldn't stop crying! With those thick glasses, her tears looked giant.

I know, it's tough. You know what the first thing I did after my mother's funeral was?

Pay the caterer! Look, I've had a lot of jobs, okay, and there are some people who just always try to get out of paying. It's either, you know, "that massage wasn't long enough, or, "I don't recognize any of those songs," or, you know, "these sombreros aren't big enough. Bad little white girl!"

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's lengthy anecdote about people not paying is a direct continuation of her earlier demand to Monica to collect the money, requiring Monica to respond to the ongoing discussion.


Okay. Would you rather live in the shirt pocket of a sweaty giant, or inside his shower drain?

(seeing Ross and Bonnie inside Central Perk) Oh my God! Phoebe look, it’s Ross and that girl.

No! No! Look at that! (drags her away from the window) It’s a line of ants! They’re working as a team!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has just actively redirected her attention away from Ross and Bonnie and is now pointing out the ants, expecting Rachel to observe them with her.


Because, I'm finally getting him excited about Hanukkah, and, and you're-you're wrecking it.

But I didn't get to shake my belly like a bowl full of jelly.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct, playful counter-argument to Ross's previous statement about "wrecking" Hanukkah, inviting Ross to continue the exchange.


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?

Oh, you're no ordinary roommate are you?

Phoebe, come on can we finish this later? Cause I wanna go running before it gets dark. Oh! Why don't you come with me?!

Yeah, it'll be fun. We'll run in the park. It'll be like our first y’know roommate bonding thing.

Okay, let's go running!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe has just enthusiastically accepted Rachel's invitation to go running, indicating agreement and readiness to proceed with the suggested activity.


So, I uh… I called the doctor and now we both know the sex of the baby.

That’s right. The student has become the master.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross is talking about their shared baby and knowledge, and his playful comment is directed at her as the other person involved in the "we.".


Thank you. Rachel, can I talk to you outside for a sec?

Well, then talk!

Okay, I will. Remember that thing that we just discussed that you wanted to do?

Well, Rachel wants to take swing dance lessons. Which I think is a really stupid idea! It's dangerous, she's never gonna get what she wants, and who knows who she might (Turns to look at Ross) end up hurting.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's final comment and gaze shift to Ross indicate she is now addressing him, making him the expected next speaker.


Yes. Yes I do.

All right Ross you’re in the lead, would you like to take another question or spin the Wheel of Mayhem?

The wheel has not been my friend tonight Joey. Uh, I’ll take another question.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Joey addressed Ross directly with a game choice, and Ross responded directly to Joey, making Rachel's input irrelevant to this specific exchange.