Wait a minute, look.

It's an empty apartment.

Honey, come on, I have to be at work in like ten minutes (Ross starts kissing her neck) Oh, all right, well it's not like I'm employee of the year or anything. (they fall onto the couch)

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel's last utterance is a direct response to his initiated physical interaction and an acceptance of their intimate moment, making it his turn to continue the exchange.


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.

What Phoebe? Wait! One time he caught me smoking he said if he ever saw me doing that again he’d make me eat the entire pack.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel directly addressed her with "What Phoebe?" and continued to explain her anxieties, inviting Phoebe to respond to her concerns.


I’m just saying it’s been a really long time for you. I mean, women have needs. Do it, get yours!

Oh I-I don’t know about that. No, I think that if the two of you had sex the-the-the repercussions would be catastrophic.

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Monica and Phoebe are engaged in a private and sensitive discussion about Phoebe's needs and the hypothetical repercussions of a sexual encounter, which does not involve Ross.


Y'know what, I want to talk to you about this so much, but we should probably do it when we could really get into it, are you free for dinner tomorrow night?

I guess it all started when Rachel got this new job. (he sits down at the table.)

ross addressed rachel, not carol (ground truth)

Explanation: Carol is a BYSTANDER as Ross has initiated a new narrative about Rachel's job and is not directly addressing Carol or responding to her previous dinner invitation.


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!

rachel was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Joey just comforted her and then made an unrelated comment about another woman, which might prompt Rachel to react or continue discussing her feelings about her job.


I can't find the remote. [Phoebe turns off the TV] Thank you.

So, Scott asked me to come over for lunch today and I did.

And we did.

All right Phoebs, way to go.

So, so how did it happen?

Well, I finally took your advice and asked him what was going on.

And what did he say?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the story about Scott, and Joey's most recent utterance is a direct question to her, prompting her to continue the narrative.


Like only if the queen comes?

Maybe not even then. (Joey walks in)

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER Joey should SPEAK to acknowledge his entrance into the room and initiate an interaction with Monica and Chandler.


(on phone) Hello? (Listens) What are you talking about? The audition’s not ‘til 500! (Chandler suddenly remembers and looks at the unfinished message then tries to sneak over and finish it as Joey listens.) Well, nobody told me! (Listens) Who’d you talk to? (Listens and turns around to see Chandler trying to finish the message.) Nevermind! (Hangs up.)

You mean you didn’t get it from this?

The allergy guy got the part! Thanks!

Well, maybe we can fix it y’know? Maybe we can send him some-some big-big flowers and scare him!

How could you do this to me Chandler?! This part could’ve turned my whole career around!

I messed up. Okay? I’m sorry, I really messed up.

Hey, you don’t even live here anymore! What are you doing answering my phone? I have my machine!

Which I bought for ya. Taught ya how to use it. You thought it was a copier. Look, if there was anything I could do, I would do it. Okay? But everybody’s allowed one mistake, right?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant in this heated argument with Chandler, who just delivered a lengthy defense and a rhetorical question asking for understanding, which might prompt Joey to pause before responding further.


Yeah! I wrote Emma a song.

Oh, yeah! How was I supposed to know?

Joey, it's a birthday party.

Yeah, but for a one-year-old. What's the point... the other day she laughed    for like an hour at a cup. Just a cup with a picture of Elmo on it dressed as    a farmer. And he's standing next to this cow and the cow says "El-moo"!    (Joey starts laughing) Yeah... that's a funny cup!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is currently elaborating on his point with an anecdote and laughing at his own story, which does not directly solicit an immediate verbal response from Phoebe.


Oh, give her the deposit! Give her the ring! I don’t care!

Monica, what did you mean before when you said you didn’t want to talk to anyone, especially me?

rachel addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel directly addressed Monica with a personal question about her previous statement, indicating the turn is for Monica to respond.


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?!

I’m sorry, but I just wrote the best dance song for your wedding. Check this out. (Gets ready to play.)

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe's most recent utterance is directed at Monica, explaining her delay in getting ready and presenting a song specifically for Monica's wedding.


Because of the weekend, we had a fight.

Chandler that's crazy! If you give up every time you'd have a fight with someone you'd never be with anyone longer than—Ohhh! (They both realize something there.)

So, this isn't over?

(laughs) You are so cute! No. No, it was a fight. You deal with it and move on! It's nothing to freak out about.

Really? Okay. Great!

Ohh, welcome to an adult relationship! (She goes to kiss him.)

(stops her) We're in a relationship?

I'm afraid so.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's "I'm afraid so" is a direct and conclusive answer to his previous question, which doesn't explicitly prompt him for an immediate verbal follow-up.


It’s hard for some people!

(To Monica) Of course it is. (Mouths to Ross) Wow—whoa!

Chandler one time wore my underwear to work!

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Monica just directly addressed him with an embarrassing revelation about his past actions, requiring a response.


They love my candy? Oh man!!! I’ve gotta go make more!! (Starts to do so.)

Hey Mon, you might wanna make some more lasagna too, because something might’ve happened to a huge chunk of it.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed her with "Hey Mon" and made a statement about her lasagna that implies he ate a large portion, requiring her to respond to his confession.


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.

Fun? Fun, you think this is fun?

Yeah, c'mon I mean I though, you know, I thought we're just foolin' around. Like when, uh, when we were kids.

Ross, I hated you when we were kids.

Yes. I hated you. I mean I, I, loved you in a 'you're my brother so I have to' kind of way, but basically, yeah, I hated your guts.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in a direct confrontation with Monica, who just delivered a very strong, concluding statement about her hatred for him as a child, which doesn't directly prompt an immediate verbal response.


And she's just so sexy and funny and has the cutest little…

Okay, y'know what? We don't need her measurements.

(looking through the pizzas) Okay pepperoni, pepperoni, pepperoni, okay Ross, I know she's pretty and you love her, but is she stupid?! She forgot my vegetarian!

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed him with a question about the woman he was describing, expecting a response.


Umm, she Rach, not it, she.

Yeah, I’m not so sure.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's "Yeah, I'm not so sure" is a general statement that does not directly prompt Monica for a response, especially after Monica's fragmented previous utterance.


All right! Come on Monica! Look alive! Come on, look alive!

(entering) Oh good, you're all up.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she is part of the group Phoebe addresses, but Phoebe's statement "Oh good, you're all up" is a general observation upon entering, not a direct question or prompt for Monica to respond.


It’s hard for some people!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just directly responded to her previous statement, inviting her to continue the exchange.


Come on guys! Suck it up! We're closing in on ten hours! It's gut-check time!

I don't know who made you the boss? All right? We (Ross and him) invented this game!

joey addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey directly challenged her authority by stating that he and Ross invented the game, a declarative statement that does not explicitly solicit an immediate verbal response from her.


Marcel. Bring me the rice, c'mon. Bring me the rice, c'mon. Good boy. Good boy. C'mere, gimme the rice. (Marcel brings the rice) Thank you, good boy. Well, I see he's finally mastered the difference between 'bring me the' and 'pee in the'. (Rachel ignores him) 'Bring me the' and- Rach?

Oh, I'm sorry. Oh, this is so stupid! I mean, I gave Barry up, right? I should be happy for them! I am, I'm happy for them.

No. Oh, oh, I guess it would be different if I were- with somebody.

Whoah, uh, what happened to, uh, 'Forget relationships! I'm done with men!' The whole, uh, penis embargo?

Oh, I don't know. I guess it's not about no guys, it's about the right guy, y'know? I mean, with Barry, it was safe and it was easy, but there was no heat. With Paolo, that's all there was, was heat! And it was just this raw, animal, sexual...

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel is in the middle of an extended, introspective explanation about her past relationships and what she wants, and has not yet finished her thought.


It still wouldn’t be clean. (Rachel makes an ‘Eww, disgusting!’ face) All I want is my freedom.

Foot rubs for a month!

I’ll take all of your photos and put them into photo albums!

Freedom! I want my freedom! Why won’t you here me?! (Opens the door) Sophie, help me! Help me!! (Sophie stands up)

No! God, would you just calm down!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's direct command for him to "calm down" is a clear attempt to de-escalate the situation, implying he should pause his protests.


I know, but don’t you think the sick thing is way better than the play thing?

Eh, they’re both good. I generally just go with, Monica’s drunk again. (Monica glares at him.)

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's most recent utterance directly references her with a joke about her being drunk, and she has already reacted non-verbally with a glare, inviting a verbal response.


I don't have travel insurance.

Well, this is what happens when people live on the edge!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group discussion, and Ross's general comment about living on the edge after Chandler's problem creates an open turn for anyone to respond or offer further input.


Even Mary Tyler Moore would've been better.

I like it. I do, I think it's a Ten. (Chandler laughs.)

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just laughed in direct response to Ross's strong opinion, indicating engagement and an implicit comment that invites further elaboration or agreement.


Chip, is Chip Matthews.

The guy who took Rachel to the prom? Why is he calling you?

ross addressed rachel, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just directed two questions to her about Chip Matthews, but the first question about Rachel's prom date could be answered by Rachel or is a general.


How could you have told her?

Ross, I didn't think it would that big of a deal.

Look, that was supposed to be like a private, personal thing between us.

Okay, Ross, Phoebe is my girlfriend, okay, we tell each other everything. You know, I mean, come on, guys do the same thing, I mean, what about all that locker room stuff.

That's different, okay. That's like, uh 'Who dated a stripper?' or 'Who did it on the back of the Staton Island Ferry?'.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's most recent utterance is a declarative counter-argument to her analogy, not a direct question, indicating he is still making his point in their ongoing disagreement.


That’s Daddy?! But doesn’t it bother you? You’re a waitress.

Yes, it bothers me Ross, but y'know if he was a regular at the coffee house, I’d be serving him sneezers.

You really serve people sneezers?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross's question "You really serve people sneezers?" is an incredulous reaction to Rachel's previous hyperbolic statement, not a literal inquiry requiring a direct verbal answer.


Oh Phoebe, listen. Well, I think we gotta go. This place is really freaking me out. I've been watching this guy over there, I don't think he came with a kid!

We can't leave now! There was this one baby, Haley, who was favourite to win and she got croup, so she had to stay home! This competition just blew wide open, folks!

Phoebe, I think... It's just too weird, I just saw a one year old running around with pantyhose on!

Oh, I know, we should have been more prepared. (she looks around) It's okay. Now, the way I see it, our real competition now is Cameron. Oh my God, they just took her sweater off. Look at those arms! Hello Michelin Man.

Oh, Phoebe! Come on! You know what, it's already three o'clock and they haven't even gotten to Emma's group yet. We gotta go, we got dinner!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel directly addresses her with a definitive statement about leaving, providing multiple reasons and a clear call to action ("We gotta go, we got dinner!"), which may prompt Phoebe to process or accept the decision rather than immediately respond.


That man across the street just kicked that pigeon! (Rachel enters.) Oh!

, and I had that chicken, where y'know you poke it and all the butter squirts out...

Not a good day for birds...

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's reflective statement "Not a good day for birds..." is a general observation that does not directly prompt Rachel for a response or invite further elaboration on her previous, somewhat tangential comment about chicken.


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

Looks like a fun gang. (They all look at each other and smile)

Ooh, look-look-look-look-look! I got Monica naked!

Hey, you guys!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just made a shocking statement directly involving Monica, and Monica's subsequent "Hey, you guys!" is a general address that invites a response from the group, particularly from the person who just made a provocative comment.


Yeah—No wait! Joey no wait it is. It’s something. It’s-it’s umm…it’s my boss.

What?! Oh my-oh my God!

I know I told you, it’s a really big problem.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should stay silent because Rachel is continuing to explain the severity of her problem with her boss, not posing a question or inviting an immediate response from Joey.


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.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel directly showed her a dress and commented on how she would look in it, and Phoebe then agreed and both looked at Monica, making it her turn to respond to their comments and suggestions.


All right, I guess we should go.

Oh yeah right! (She grabs the money and shoves into her pocket.)

No, Monica! Monica! We have to fix this!

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her by name multiple times and urgently stated that "We have to fix this," requiring Monica's response to the immediate problem.


(entering, to Joey and Rachel) Hey, did you guys know, that your oven doesn't work?

But the drawer full of take-out menus is okay, right?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, but Joey's rhetorical question about the take-out menus is a humorous, concluding remark rather than a direct query that requires her to speak.


Yeah, I think that fifth shower actually got the interview off me.

Oh yeah, well there's the possibility that I won't make rent.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should speak because Monica is sharing a personal financial concern about not making rent, which naturally invites a response or acknowledgment from a friend.


Monica, can I talk to you behind my menu, please. (Behind the menu) What are you doing?

Well, I was having a conversation.

Yeah but, Mischa is so interested in you, that Sergei and I haven’t been able to say two words to each other.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly addressed Monica to explain why she interrupted her previous conversation, creating an expectation for Monica to respond to this explanation.


(entering) What's going on?

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

Actually, it looks really good. (Turns towards the window and now Phoebe starts jumping to divert his attention.)

ross addressed phoebe, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has now turned his attention to the window, and Phoebe is actively trying to divert him, shifting the focus away from Rachel.


Ahhhh , you brought rats to my birthday party?

So this is what a stroke feels like.

I had to bring them! We killed their mother, they're our responsibility    now. You know, they require constant care. You should know that, Rachel, you're    a mother.

Are you comparing my daughter to a rat?

No! Seven rats! I think we should take them home, we need feed    them.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed her about motherhood and rats, and Phoebe's latest utterance continues the discussion about the rats' care, which directly relates to Rachel's previous concerns.


Yeah, I’m not gonna pay for those acting classes anymore.

Rachel, there you are! Come on, let’s serve that dessert already!

Joey, you’re gonna have to stop rushing me, you know what? You don’t get any dessert.

No, I’m just kidding I would never do that to you! Okay, everybody, it’s trifle time!

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as the conversation shifted from his initial statement to a direct exchange between Joey and Rachel about dessert, and Rachel's final utterance is a general announcement to everyone rather than a direct address to Chandler.


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.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as the conversation has shifted to a private exchange between Chandler and Joey about Joey's debt, which does not involve her.


Hey you guys, I need some fashion advice.

(he takes a baby blue beret out of a shopping box and puts it on) How does this look?

Well, it's a little low... pick up a little... (Ross picks it up) a little bit more... (he picks it up again) a little bit more... (he takes it off) There you go! (pause) Now throw it away!

C'mon! This looks good!

Ross, please, trust me. I buy 30 fashion magazines a month. Now, I don't know who's running for president or who that... NATO guy is, but I do know that you have to get as far away as you can from that hat.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel just directly addressed Ross with strong, unsolicited advice about the hat he asked about, creating a clear conversational turn for him to respond to her opinion.


No. Ross, it, it just seems that y'know it’s time we-we y'know, move on. I mean, I mean don’t’ you think?

Yes, I do.

Yeah, I-I really do. (takes a dinosaur mug out of the box) Hey! This-this was a gift?!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Rachel's last utterance was a direct, factual clarification to his previous question about the mug, which does not inherently demand an immediate verbal follow-up from him.


And you're gonna make them all disappear.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the ongoing group discussion, and Joey's general, somewhat sarcastic comment about sophistication provides an opening for anyone present to interject.


So then you know? (Phoebe nods her head)

The mailman was downstairs, so I brought up your mail.

Oh, good. Thanks.

Now what is Fabutec?

Okay, all right don’t judge me to much. Okay? Um, but I saw this info-mercial, and um, I swear to you I have never-ever bought anything on TV before, except for this mop. But there was this stuff on leg waxing, it just, it looked so amazing....

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is in the middle of a detailed explanation about Fabutec, directly responding to Phoebe's previous question, and has not yet finished her thought or invited a response.


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

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

Kate, do you even like me?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Kate's last utterance is a highly emotional and self-reflective statement about her own dating patterns and feelings, not a direct question to Joey, indicating she is processing her thoughts aloud.


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.

Ugly Naked Guy's laying kitchen tile. Eww!

Eww! Look, I'm asking a favor here. If I do this for her brother, maybe Angela will come back to me.

What's going on here? You go out with tons of girls.

(proud) I know, but, I made a huge mistake. I never should have broken up with her. Will you help me? Please?

Explanation: Monica is an active participant, and while Joey has just made a direct, emotional plea asking for her help, the gravity of his request likely leaves her momentarily in thought rather than prompting an immediate verbal response.


(pulling Chandler away from the Maitre d') You need to give him money.

Give him money? It was a joke!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's last utterance was a direct question and reaction to her instruction, requiring her to clarify.


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

Yeah, we’ll be down in like five minutes.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's statement "Yeah, we’ll be down in like five minutes" directly responds to her earlier suggestion, providing an update that concludes the immediate exchange without requiring a further reply from her.


Please. Half the guys out there have makeup on.

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

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

Hello. Oh good. Ross could you put up some of these flyers for me? (He smiles at her.) OH!! Demon!! Demon!!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe has just entered and directly addressed Ross with a request, then reacted to his appearance, shifting the conversational focus away from Monica's previous exchange with Ross.


Well, I brought the next best thing.

Chandler?! You brought Chandler?! The next best thing would be Monica!

ross addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is reacting to her previous statement with an exclamation and a counter-opinion, not a direct question that requires her immediate response.


(to Joey) So? What do you think? (Shows himself - Joey observes him with a strange look on his face.)

I think were not wearing the same shirt anymore!!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just responded to Ross's direct question with a humorous observation that doesn't require an immediate verbal follow-up from Ross.


Ah. Joey you’re-you’re having lunch with my mom?

No, I-I just heard lunch. But yeah, I can go. Sure! (They all exit.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey just directly responded to Ross's question about having lunch with his mom, making Ross the next logical speaker to acknowledge Joey's answer or clarify the situation.


So? Bring the dog back, you're a hero.

Yeah, I can be a hero, I could do that. I could, I could do... I, w-w-what if, what if it attacks me?

Chandler, it's like a big gerbil.

And that doesn't scare you? (He walks out)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's rhetorical question is immediately followed by him walking out, signaling the end of the interaction and not requiring a verbal response from Joey.


Monica? What time is it?

Well that's because you always sleep to noon, silly! This is what 9 looks like.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's playful jab about Joey's sleeping habits directly responds to his earlier question, inviting him to continue the exchange.


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

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

Alright, well the rest of you get comfortable, ok, because we're gonna    be here for a li...(stops and thinks) Wait a minute, there is a window in there!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a self-correction and a realization about a window, not a direct address or question posed to Chandler or the group that requires an immediate response.


OK, tip the man.

No, if he doesn't like our cookies, too bad, I am not gonna be blackmailed. Look if worse comes to worse, it gets a little warm, we'll call it a theme party.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's concluding remark about calling it a "theme party" is a general suggestion regarding a shared problem, inviting a reaction or further comment from anyone present.


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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he previously interrupted Monica and is now reacting internally to her ongoing explanation about the erogenous zones, making it natural for him to vocalize his shock or comment on the new information.


I’m not going to let you say anything.

You just stay here! (Dumps a jar of bath salts in the bathtub)

Oh, hey, Monica, I brought back your iron.

Oh, you had that?

I thought I lost it. I got a new one, like, a month ago.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic of the iron with Monica, and Monica's last utterance is a direct response to Phoebe, providing new information about the iron that invites Phoebe to acknowledge or comment further.


How’d the lecture go?

It went great! And I didn’t need any jokes or naked chicks either!

Wow, that’s great Ross, I’m sorry we weren’t more supportive before.

I knew all I had to do was let the material speak for itself. Everyone’s all, "Ross you have to be funny and sexy." Well, I proved them wrong! And now, I’m gonna pass the news onto Joey and Chandler.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's final statement indicates he is concluding his current explanation and intends to share the news with Joey and Chandler, shifting the conversational focus away from her.


It’s coming from the living room.

(sheepishly) I finished my book. (Chandler and Monica slowly retreat back to bed.)

(entering) Hey, you guys.

(laughing) Oh, don’t you guys look cute. You guys make such a cute couple.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Monica's comment, "Oh, don’t you guys look cute.


Well alright, looks like you guys have got it under control so I’m just gonna go. (She gets up and Rachel looks at her, upset, and Monica just stares.) No! Really? Misery really does love company. All right! (She sits back down.)

You guys, I’m doing the best I can, anyone else is welcome to try.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's statement "You guys, I’m doing the best I can, anyone else is welcome to try" is a general defensive declaration to the group rather than a direct prompt for Phoebe to speak.


Hey, what have you guys been up to?

Oh, we were helping Chandler write his vows, but he kicked us out because Joey kept making inappropriate suggestions.

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly mentioned Joey's inappropriate suggestions as the reason they were kicked out, making Joey a central figure in the current topic and inviting his response.


Why aren't you guys at the movie?

Well, we were! But Ross was talking so loud on his phone they threw us out!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance, "I had to talk loud because the movie was loud!", is a defensive justification directly responding to Joey's previous accusation and does not pose a new question or explicitly invite Joey to speak next.


What dog? There-there's no dog here.

Yeah that dog left!

(walks to Phoebe's door) Phoebe! Phoebe, open up!

monica addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Monica's urgent calls are directed solely at Phoebe, shifting the conversation away from the previous topic about the dog.


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?

joey addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Joey's question is directed specifically to Ross, asking him to make a decision about his turn in the game.


I.....got.....dressed. Really, really quickly. Okay, okay. (Rachel starts to follow Monica into her room, but Ross stops her and sends her back to her room.) There we go, there we go.

If it is a new message, what is he calling to say?

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Monica's question about a new message is not directed at him, and his last interaction was focused on sending Rachel back to her room, not the topic Monica is now raising.


Chandler! (Knocks on the door.) Chandler! I just figured out who you are!

Can you figure out what I’m doing?

Lewis Posin! He was my best friend in fifth grade, and-and then one day I asked him to be my boyfriend and he said no. Do you know why?

Because you kept talking to him while he was trying to go to the bathroom?!

No! But because he thought I was to faaaaa…. (Chandler emerges, without flushing by the way.) And every time I think about it, it makes me feel as bad as I did in fifth grade! Y’know, I-I really think that you should apologize to Julie.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica has just concluded a lengthy emotional explanation about her past and delivered a final piece of advice directly to him, signaling the completion of her turn and a moment for Chandler to absorb the information.


Sure! I would love to wait with you guys! Thanks! (Sits down.)

So Joey umm, you look familiar. Are uh, are you on TV or something?

A woman in a man’s body.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just provided a direct and complete answer to Ross's question about being on TV, which does not immediately require a follow-up from Ross.


I said name one!

I can’t believe I did this! What an idiot!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's self-reproaching exclamation creates an opening for Monica to offer comfort, ask for clarification, or react to his distress.


Look out, incoming pumpkin pie!

Ok, we all laughed when you did it with the stuffing, but that's not funny anymore.

Hey, Monica, I got a question. I don't see any tater tots.

joey addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Joey directly addressed Monica with a question about tater tots, initiating a new exchange that does not involve Chandler.


Well, I'm sorry, but Chandler and I could really use a weekend away.    You know, to reconnect... emotionally.

There's this thing I really want us to do. I read about it in Maxim...

All right, we'll stay. We can just drive up after the party.

Fine, but if we end up not doing this Maxim thing because of this    party...

Believe me, that is not why we won't    be doing that!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's humorous and definitive retort directly addresses his previous concern and serves as a conclusive statement, not inviting an immediate follow-up from him.


Well hurry, I can't feel my ears!

feel your ears?

Chandler, where are your tools?

monica addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's direct question "Chandler, where are your tools?" is specifically addressed to Chandler, making it his turn to respond.


Any chance you think the couch looks good there?

…so this guy was all (Mumbles.) And I'm all, Buffay, Homicide. (Flashes the badge.) It was just so cool!

(cooking something) Phoebe, you were supposed to take that back!

I know but I'm having so much fun doing good deeds.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance was an explanation for her actions in response to Monica's previous statement, not a question or an invitation for Monica to continue the exchange immediately.


Okay (desperately hands the receiver over) no, you do it.

(taking the phone) Hello, this is Monica... Yeah??? Oh... (Smiles at Rachel to reassure her) Okay, yes, we'll be right, we'll be right down.(Listens) Thank you. (Hangs up)

Ohhh... (slumping in relief) Okay, you were right. You were right! This was just not worth it.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's statement "Okay, you were right.


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

Joey, are you sure?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just made a direct plea to her, explicitly asking her to stay.


Aunt Syl, stop yelling! All I'm saying is that if you had told me vegetarian lasagna, I would have made vegetarian lasagna. (pauses, listens to person on phone) Well, the meat's only every third layer, maybe you could scrape.

Ross, did you really read all these baby books?

Yup! You could plunk me down in the middle of any woman's uterus, no compass, and I can find my way out of there like that! (snaps fingers)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just finished answering Joey's direct question about reading baby books with a complete and boastful statement that doesn't immediately prompt a follow-up from Joey.


Come on Rach, let's go.

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.

Yeah, I-I don't care.

Okay. I-I can't watch. (Leaves as sits down to read the paper.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica has just disengaged from the conversation and physically left to read the paper, indicating the end of their exchange.


You'd better get back in that kitchen Monica, the garlic is not gonna overuse itself.

Ok, you have to stop playing now.

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)

Alright, let me ask you this question How many of you thought the music was fine, but not in keeping with the tone of the restaurant? (a few raise their hands again).

Ok, well, who identified the tone of this restaurant as pretentious comma garlicky?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a rhetorical question, a sarcastic jab at Monica's restaurant, rather than a direct inquiry requiring Monica to respond immediately.


Just let her serve the beef-custard thing?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement "Yeah, it’ll be like a funny Thanksgiving story!" serves as a concluding agreement to Joey's previous suggestion rather than an open-ended prompt for further discussion.


Yes! He has a naked picture of Monica! He takes naked pictures of us! And then he eats chicken and looks at them!

(grabbing the picture) Give me that!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's command "Give me that!" is directed at the person holding the picture, not Rachel, indicating the focus has shifted to the immediate action of retrieving the item.


Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t hear you over all the winning.

Chandler! Phoebe’s hogging the game!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Chandler by name and complained to him about Phoebe's actions, prompting a response from him.


I like that! (To Phoebe) Oh, okay! Show him your bra! He's afraid of bras! Can't work 'em! (He swiftly rips open the front of Phoebe's dress revealing her bra.)

Joey! (Examining the dress.) Wow, you didn’t rip off any buttons.

It's not my first time.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's statement "It's not my first time" is a declarative response to her previous comment about the buttons, concluding that specific sub-exchange without requiring a further immediate reply from her.


: Hey, you'll never guess what just happened… Phoebe and I got mugged!

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the topic of being mugged with Phoebe, and Phoebe's last comment, while defensive, is part of the ongoing exchange that Ross started.


(laughs nervously as well, Laura looks confused) (To Laura) Some people    don't     get him, but I think he's really funny! (She takes Laura to their own bedroom).

(quivering with anger) I did not care for that!

(escorting Joey to the door) You have to get out of here. You slept    with     our social worker and you never called her back and she is still pissed, so    she can't     see you.

chandler addressed joey, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Chandler is directly addressing Joey, explaining why he needs to leave due to a private issue with their social worker, which does not involve Monica.


Oh Joey, Melanie called, said she's gonna be late.

I don't know, she's, uh.... she's pretty great.

Yeah? What does she think of your little science project?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly asked him a follow-up question about Melanie and his "science project.".


We are not friends with Phoebe anymore.

Oh Chandler! Thank God you're alive. Monica, can   I talk to you outside for a minute?

to say to   you.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's utterance "to say to you" is directly addressed to Phoebe, indicating Monica is about to elaborate or respond to Phoebe's request to talk outside, thus Phoebe should remain silent to allow Monica to continue.


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!

Is this about Mark?

(shocked) Oh my God.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's "Oh my God" is a shocked, emotional reaction to his direct question about Mark, which implies a need for Rachel to process or elaborate on her feelings rather than for Ross to immediately interject.


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?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly challenged Monica with a question about her future actions regarding the friend of her parents, requiring Monica to respond and continue the discussion.


And you know I wanted to ask Charlie out since the   day I met her.

(still searching) Oh, I know... I know it's been   really hard for you.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross and Rachel are having a private exchange about Ross's feelings for Charlie, and Rachel's last utterance directly addresses Ross's emotional state without involving Joey.


OK, tip the man.

No, if he doesn't like our cookies, too bad, I am not gonna be blackmailed. Look if worse comes to worse, it gets a little warm, we'll call it a theme party.

Ooh, this is it, 74. [screeches to a halt, Joey and Chandler are thrown into the plexiglass wall in the cab]

Oh, so that's what this is for.

Wow, this is it, I'm gonna meet my dad. This is like the biggest thing ever, huh.

OK, here I go. I'm goin' in.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's final utterance, "OK, here I go.


When you’re off the phone, do you wanna get a pizza?

(on phone) Hi! I’m back. (Goes to hang up the phone.) Yeah, that sounds great. (Listens) Okay. Well, we’ll do it then. (Listens) Okay, bye-bye. (He hangs up the phone and turns around to see Joey standing close to him and screams.)

Hey listen, so when’s-when’s my audition? I mean I know it’s Thursday, but what time?

Honey, it is not a date! I haven’t talked to her in ten years! You can’t just call up somebody you haven’t talked to in ten years and ask them for a favor. There are rules, y’know? You gotta, you got to put in some time.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Chandler is currently engaged in a phone conversation, explaining social rules to the person on the other end, which does not involve Joey or his previous question about an audition.


So, the ebola virus. That's gotta suck, huh?

Gee, Monica, what's in the bag?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly addressed Monica with a question about what's in her bag, requiring her to respond.


Oh no, not in my room! I'll get him.

Ross, you've got to do something about the humping.

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him by name and gave him an instruction, requiring his response.


to be the remains of a Paleozoic Amphibian in its jaws! How did it get there?!

Maybe this should be more of a quiet game.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a meta-commentary suggesting a change in the game's dynamic, not a direct question or invitation for Ross to continue his previous line of thought.


Well maybe he was just nervous, y’know you can be very intimidating. And besides I’ve met your pastry chef and she can stand to be taken down a peg or two.

Well, now she has no eyebrows, mission accomplished.

But Monica, he loves his job so much! Can you just give him another chance? Please?

(thinks about it) All right, but if-if he lights someone else on fire he is out of there!

That’s fair! Thank you so much. Thanks. Oops, it looks like when he got the pastry chef he got you a little bit too.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's final comment, "Oops, it looks like when he got the pastry chef he got you a little bit too," is a direct, playful observation addressed to Monica, inviting her to respond.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey directly addressed him and posed the first question of the game "Bamboozled," but he should remain silent as Joey may be waiting for a response.


(entering) Joey, what are you doing with the bag? You're audition is not until tomorrow.

Yeah, but sandwich time is right now. (Removes a sandwich and starts eating.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel initiated the conversation by asking Joey a direct question about the bag, and Joey's response about "sandwich time" is a direct, albeit humorous, reply to her inquiry, prompting her to continue the exchange.


Well, Ross does. What... You're - you're ruining the plan! Joey,       you've - you've fixed him up with his perfect woman!

Oh my god, you're right!

She even reads for pleasure!

How do you even know a woman like that?

What? I'm not allowed to know smart women?

I met her at the library. I went in to pee.

So now what do we do?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's question "So now what do we do?" is a direct follow-up to their shared discussion about the plan and the woman Joey introduced, prompting him to offer a solution.


You got it.

Okay, see ya later.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's "Okay, see ya later" is a concluding remark signaling the end of the interaction, which does not invite a response from Joey.


Okay. Now-now-now should I climb down your front so we’re face to face or-or should I climb down your back so we’re-we’re butt to face.

Okay, here I go.

(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.

So what do you want me to do?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Ross directly asked him what he wants him to do, requiring a response to their shared predicament.


Monica, your Sweet Sixteen was like a million years ago.

And yet, here we are doing it again.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic with Monica, and Monica's direct response to Rachel's comment invites a continuation of their exchange.


Umm, she Rach, not it, she.

Yeah, I’m not so sure.

Explanation: A BYSTANDER, Phoebe, should SPEAK to interject into the unclear exchange between Monica and Rachel, either to help Monica articulate her fragmented thought or to inquire about Rachel's expression of uncertainty.


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: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just made a significant, multi-part statement directly addressing Rachel and Ross ("you guys"), which warrants a reply.


But hey, Ross, this place is available now!

(To Joey) So, you-you think I should go ahead and take this place?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly asked Joey for his opinion on taking the place, requiring a response from Joey.


No. No, y'know you don’t, you don’t wear enough of this. (Rachel is shocked) What?

Since when, since when do you think I don’t wear enough of this?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly questioned his previous statement, expecting him to elaborate on his opinion.


I’ve got friends too. Okay, bye.

Oh my God! I’m going out with Eric! Ooh, this day is really gonna be so much better than I thought it was gonna be. Oh Ross, I can’t make lunch. (Exits.)

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed him to inform him that she couldn't make lunch, inviting an acknowledgement or response from him.


What am I gonna do?

No, no, don't, don't, rub it! Don't! (clapping) What gets out hummus?! What gets out hummus?!

Monica, Monica, you know what gets out hummus.

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Monica's question, "If it is a new message, what is he calling to say?", is directed at Phoebe and continues an exchange that has moved past Ross's previous concern about hummus.


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

If you want some privacy you can use my hole.

Well, I’m ready to get the hell out of here! (Sees Ross and Rachel cuddling on the couch.) Oh. Are you? Are you?!! (they nod ‘Yes.’) Ohh! That’s so great!! Ooh, not for Bonnie. (they nod ‘No.’) But for you, yay! Ohh.

phoebe addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe is directly addressing Ross and Rachel about their relationship, making it a private exchange that does not involve him.


I don't have travel insurance.

Well, this is what happens when people live on the edge!

Why don't you take Ross?

Uh, don't you think that would be a little weird? I mean, two guys in a romantic inn...

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the broader discussion about his travel plans, but Ross's most recent utterance is a direct response to Monica's suggestion, engaging Monica in a debate about the idea rather than addressing Chandler directly.


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?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; although Joey just asked a direct question ("You want to hear it?") after expressing his feelings, it is posed to the general audience and allows.


My-my ring? My-my wedding ring? The-the stripper stole my wedding ring?! H-how?! How could this all happen?!

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

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly implicated him as the cause of Ross's problem, inviting a response to the accusation.


Wha-What did he say that was so funny?

I have absolutely no idea.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross asked Rachel directly about what was said, and Rachel responded to him, making this a direct exchange between the two of them.


Are you scared?

No! All right, who-who makes up the questions?

Ross will do it.

monica addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's direct answer to his question about who makes up the questions does not explicitly prompt him for an immediate follow-up.


Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t hear you over all the winning.

Chandler! Phoebe’s hogging the game!

Who cares? It’s a stupid game.

You only think it’s stupid because you suck at it.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just delivered a direct, playful insult to Chandler, which doesn't explicitly require an immediate response from him, allowing the conversation to pause.


Well, I was kinda supposed to be headed for Aruba on my honeymoon, so nothing!

Right, you're not even getting your honeymoon, God.. No, no, although, Aruba, this time of year... talk about your- (thinks) -big lizards... Anyway, if you don't feel like being alone tonight, Joey and Chandler are coming over to help me put together my new furniture.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross has just offered Rachel a conditional invitation to join him, Joey, and Chandler, which does not immediately demand a verbal response.


(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.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just finished explaining his reasoning in response to Ross's previous question, leaving no immediate conversational turn for Ross to take.


Phoebe, the place has emptied because of him.

Oh my God, he’s not even appreciated in his own time. I would give anything to not be appreciated in my own time!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a self-deprecating joke that serves as a concluding remark to her previous statement, rather than a direct prompt for Rachel to continue the discussion.


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.

Okay, well, we brought you some wine.

Oh! That is so thoughtful. (To Joey.) She's a keeper. And what   did you bring me? (Grabs the bag that Charlie brought for Joey.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross directly asked him what he brought, but Ross immediately followed this question by grabbing a bag, indicating he was investigating the answer himself rather than expecting an immediate.


So who's gonna tell them?

Not it! Damn it!

Rachel, this is yours.

Aah! Why? What are these for?

All right, everybody open them!

Ooh! Oh wow this is so beautiful. (she got a scarf)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Chandler is part of the gift-opening event, Rachel's exclamation is a personal reaction to her gift and is not directed at him, indicating it is not his turn to speak.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's affectionate statement and kiss directed at Chandler serves as a concluding remark to their exchange, not an invitation for him to speak further.


Joey, I think everyone saw the wine come out of your nose.

I gotta say, I never knew I could enjoy the non-sex part of the date so  much.

Well that is because you have never been on a date with me before.

All right, now don’t judge me. I normally wait until my date  leaves, but you live here. I’m ripping into this swan.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in a date conversation with Rachel, who just made a personal confession about eating the swan, directly referencing Joey's presence in the apartment as her date.


He shot a bird!

Oh that is over!

Phoebe, are you okay?

Yeah. Yeah, I'll be alright.

(catches it) Nah, I don't feel like playing. (She sets the ball down on the table and everyone gasps.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he was involved in the earlier exchange about Phoebe's distress, but Phoebe's current statement about not wanting to play and the subsequent collective gasp are general observations that do not directly address him or require an individual response.


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

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

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

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

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

Then, uh, then I'm sorry.

(as Ursula) You know... (unconsciously putting a hand on his knee) You're gonna be really, really hard to get over.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe (as Ursula) just delivered a direct, emotionally charged statement to him, implying a personal connection and regret over his decision, which invites a response.


OK, I'm officially unpacked. Thanks for helping me man. (Turns around and sees that Joey isn't there.) Joe? (Hears giggling coming from a box) Well, I guess Joey went home. Oh and look, there's still one box that I have to unpack. (Hears the giggling again)

Boy, it was so hard not to laugh, I tell ya. Hey, hey, the place looks great!

Yeah, not bad right? You know what, Monica’s gonna be working late, so I'm gonna make this place spotless. You know what else I'm gonna do, know what else I'm gonna do? I'm gonna go downstairs, I'm gonna get her some flowers. Now who wouldn't wanna live with me?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Chandler's rhetorical question, "Now who wouldn't wanna live with me?", invites a lighthearted affirmation or response from the only other person present in the room.


It’s Ba-go-ta, but close enough. Now, you can either pass your turn to Ross or pick a Wicked Wango card.

I’m sorry, I don’t believe contestants are allowed to talk to each other.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just made a declarative statement enforcing a game rule, which was directed at Joey's previous action of talking to another contestant, indicating that Joey should cease speaking rather than respond.


And it’s a magnet!

Look at that!

thing I don’t have. It’s like uh, in a way you-you complete me (Phoebe glares at him) kitchen.

ross addressed phoebe, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's comment about completing him and the kitchen was a general joke that Phoebe reacted to, not a direct address requiring Monica's immediate response.


Phoebe, what are you doing?

I’m sorry, I’m with a client right now.

Okay, let’s talk outside.

Phoebe, you can’t massage people in my apartment!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just made a direct, declarative statement to Phoebe about her actions in his apartment, which doesn't directly solicit an immediate verbal response from her.


Oh Ross, come on! You just did what you had to do.

That's it? You're not mad? I mean, it must've been terrible.

Terrible? Hell, I was in Greece! That was a nice hotel! Nice beach, met the nice people. Not to shabby for Rachel. (Goes and puts her luggage away.)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's last utterance directly responds to his previous question about her experience being "terrible," inviting his further reaction.


What about your massage client?

I just felt so bad, missing this. So I just slipped him a little something,    you know. As long as I'm back in five or six hours, it will be alright.

Okay, if Ross and Rachel ask, I've been here the whole time. THE WHOLE    TIME!

I don't care that you left. I'm just glad that you're here. Thanks    you guys!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's appreciative statement is primarily directed at Phoebe in response to her explanation about missing her client, not continuing Joey's earlier interjection.


Oh OK. [pulls over her shirt and shows a bare shoulder] Oh no, oh it's gone, that's so weird, I don't know how-where it went.

You didn't get it?

Phoebe, how would you do this to me? This was all your idea.

I know, I know, and I was gonna get it but then he came in with this needle and uh, di-, did you know they do this with needles?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel should speak because Phoebe's last utterance was a direct explanation responding to Rachel's previous questions and accusations about not getting the tattoo.


Umm, she Rach, not it, she.

Yeah, I’m not so sure.

Yeah, no kidding, this just proves no good can come from having sex with Ross!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly implicated Ross in her statement, making a provocative comment about him that warrants a response.


Wow! Your lip went bald. (Richard pays the clerk) Hey, thanks.

So, you look great.

No you do. You... just...

You’ve got panties stuck to your leg.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Richard just made a direct and personal observation about her having panties stuck to her leg, prompting her to respond.


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: BYSTANDER: Phoebe just directly responded to Monica's concerns about her dressing up, making the exchange a direct back-and-forth between them.


Let me see!

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

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is currently expressing her excitement about winning the lottery, continuing her turn after Ross's comment, and is not directly addressing Monica.


Are you crazy?!

Am I! Am I! Am I out of my mind! Am I losing my senses!! This dreamy guy is taking my girlfriend out for a meal.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just directly questioned Ross ("Are you crazy?!"), and Ross's subsequent passionate outburst is a direct response to her, inviting further engagement in the heated discussion.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant as Phoebe directly addresses him with a definitive statement about his chosen ring being unavailable, which may prompt a moment of processing rather than an immediate verbal reply.


My God! He wants to do it with Phoebe in London!

Oh, hey, Monica, I brought back your iron.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe directly addressed Monica about returning her iron, initiating a new exchange that does not involve him.


Oh! okay. Wait, are we in Joey's imagination?

(looking into one of her shopping bags) Oh no! I took one of Ross' bags by      mistake, and one of mine is missing.

oh, well, Ross probably has it, you can get it from him later.

phoebe addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, and Phoebe's last utterance offers a resolution to Rachel's problem about the missing bag, which does not require an immediate verbal response.


Oh, well he's yummy. We did a little kissin'.

Phoebe, what are you doing?

Oh, no, no, no, no. You know what, he's not into that stuff anymore. He quit for me.

Pheebs, this guy has been obsessed with your sister, for God knows how long, okay, you don't just give up something like that.

Look, he gave me his night vision goggles and everything.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe is still actively defending her relationship to Rachel, offering new evidence to counter Rachel's skepticism about the guy's commitment.


Oh, what are you going to do, follow me down there?

Well, I’m not going to go now anyway (he goes to sit down).

Explanation: Gunther is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's declaration that he is no longer going and his action of sitting down concludes a topic, creating an opening for Gunther to offer a final comment or.


Come on Ross, you’re a paleontologist, dig a little deeper.

Wait a minute, is it because Joey and I didn’t invite him to that Knicks game a couple of weeks ago?

Do you think that’s something that he’d be mad at you for?

I guess it could.

Well, if he’s angry, he really shouldn’t just cover it up. I-I wish he would just tell me the truth.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a self-reflection about his feelings regarding the situation, not a direct address or question to Phoebe that requires an immediate response.


generous. I mean, all I'm saying is don't judge Ross before you get to know him all right? I mean, I like all you guys now, but when I first meet you y'know Kurt, I thought, y'know abrasive drunk, umm Lola, mind numbingly stupid! And okay, you guys (She turns to an elderly gentleman and a 20 something woman, who're a couple.) (To the girl) Gold-digger, (To the old guy) cradle robbing perv! So, I think you all know what I mean.

Oh wow, yeah! See, I did not get that.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's "Oh wow, yeah! See, I did not get that" is a reflective reaction to her previous long turn about judging people, not a direct question or prompt for her to continue the exchange.


Going to the hospital tonight?

You just asked me.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica is directly responding to Phoebe's repeated question, making this an exchange between only those two participants.


and that you flirted with every guy in the Tri-State area!

Chandler! (Joey and his grandmother shush them and wave them away, which they do.) Okay, let me get this straight, it's okay for you to flirt, but not for me.

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him by name and then challenged his implied double standard regarding flirting, requiring a response from him.


Chandler, relax, Chandler, she'll be here.

(noticing a beautiful blond walking in) Ooh, oh, oh, that's her.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's exclamation "Ooh, oh, oh, that's her" is an observation of someone arriving, not a direct address or question prompting Rachel to respond.


I had to talk loud because the movie was loud!

(to Monica and Rachel) He's talking to London!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's question "But why?! Did he get in touch with Emily?" is a general inquiry to the group following Joey's interjection, rather.


What did I marry into?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey's invitation "Would you guys want to come down tomorrow and watch me tape the show?" is directed to the group, including him, but there is no specific cue for Chandler to be the immediate responder to this general group question.


This is so cool!

, you must be very proud!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler's statement "you must be very proud!" is a direct address to him, inviting a response about something he is presumably involved with or has achieved.


Hey Chandler! Saw the new furniture. Very nice.

I kissed Kathy.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler just made a significant, personal confession to Ross, which typically warrants a moment of processing rather than an immediate verbal 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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should SPEAK because Monica just made a direct, provocative declaration to Rachel and Ross about their relationship and future plans, which requires a response.


Hey Joey, how come our stuff isn’t free?

It will be when you look like that in a tight skirt! This is great! I’m getting more dates than ever!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is an enthusiastic statement about his own success rather than a direct prompt or question for Ross, allowing Joey to elaborate or the topic to shift.


Do you even know what a vicar is?

Like a goalie, right?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she asked Joey a direct question, and Joey's response "Like a goalie, right?" is an attempt to answer her, inviting her to confirm or correct his understanding.


Those are my gifts, I got them for you.

Ohhh. Thanks Chandler they're great!

Those are book ends! That's a great gift!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler just clarified the nature of the gifts directly to Phoebe, inviting her to acknowledge his explanation about the "book ends.".


Hey, maybe I can fix that, you know. Try to turn it into something else.    (he opens the box)

Oh, why do you even bother? I already ruined her first birthday...    And do you know how important these early experiences are Ross? Very! According    to the back cover of that book that you gave me.

Rach, she's not going to remember this.

(shakes her head) I guess... Oh, I just had such an idea of what this    day would be like, you know? Emma laughing and everybody gathered around her    cake singing "Happy Birthday". Then we would all go into... HEY GET    OUT OF THE ROAD YOU STUPID STUDENT DRIVER!!! (honks furiously, and Ross looks    at her in disbelief and Rachel looks at him.) They have to learn!

(she looks at the cake) Oh my God! Look what... you made it into a    bunny. How did you do that?

Well, I just made these two things uhm... cheeks. And then I split this    to make ears.

Well, I'm very impressed.

Some can sing, some can dance. I apparently can turn phallic cakes into    woodland creatures.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's self-deprecating joke about his unique talent serves as a concluding remark to their discussion about the cake, not requiring an immediate response from her.


(yelling to Monica)They're towing your car, they're towing your car!!

I'm parked in a garage on Morton!

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Joey, as a bystander, might speak to react to the urgent news Ross delivered to Monica about her car being towed, even though he was not directly addressed in their exchange.


Oh, would you let it go already?! You’re fine!

Hey! So, did you quit?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him with the question, "So, did you quit?", prompting him to respond.


(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!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just presented "Advertising" as a career option, and should speak to acknowledge Chandler's enthusiastic response and continue guiding him through the choices.


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

Yes, and we all know how cruel a parent can be about the flatness of a child's pillow.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group discussion about parents and ammunition, and Chandler's sarcastic comment leaves an open conversational slot for any group member to respond.


Oh Joey, I’m sorry I just couldn’t tell her all those things you wanted me to tell her. And y’know we got to talking and I…

No idea? Who do you think brought her here?

know what guys want!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel initiated the exchange with Joey to explain her actions regarding his request, and Joey's subsequent statements are directly related to that ongoing discussion, making it her turn to respond.


Thanks for the help, problem solved. (Wipes his hands.)

Oh hey Joey! We've been watching all day, when are you gonna be on TV?

See, there was kind of a mix up in my agent's office, but I'm still on TV and that's good exposure.

(Looking at the TV) You're not on TV.

Oh, uh, okay, how, how about now? (He waves his hand in front of the woman next to him and you can now see his arm on TV.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey has just provided a visual demonstration to directly counter her previous statement, making it his turn to elaborate or for Monica to process the new information.


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 because Phoebe is directly trying to persuade him to meet someone, making his response to her arguments expected.


No... no! And yet it did. Good-bye, Janice.

Oh, Chandler, sorry.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Chandler with an apology, prompting him to respond to her expression of sympathy.


Ah, we’re out. I sold them all.

Monica, I’m cutting you off.

No. No, just, just, just a couple more boxes. It-it-it’s no big deal, all right, I’m-I’m cool. You gotta help me out with a couple more boxes!

Mon, look at yourself. You have cookie on your neck.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross just made a direct observation about her appearance ("You have cookie on your neck") rather than asking a question or making a statement that explicitly demands a verbal response.


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

Oh God, yeah.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the advice that Joey is now agreeing with, making her the natural person to acknowledge his agreement or offer further comment.


Yeah, it is.

You know what, everything's gonna be okay.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just offered a general comforting statement to the group, creating an opening for anyone, including Chandler, to respond or acknowledge it.


But if I hadn't walked in here, would you..?

Ross, this is not how we wanted you to find out about this.  You have every right to go nuts.

I'm not going nuts. Do you see me go nuts?

No, but you know what I mean.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's direct response "No, but you know what I mean" is addressed to him, inviting him to continue their ongoing discussion about his reaction.


I’ll get everybody else (Does so), finally we can start celebrating my—(She gasps and is stopped by the sight of Ross and Rachel making out in the hall.) I’m sorry, uh apparently I’ve opened the door to the past.

Yeah. No. And you know what? Nobody even saw!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's defensive statement "Nobody even saw!" is a closing remark attempting to deny the situation Monica just observed, rather than an invitation for Monica to continue the exchange.


And she's just so sexy and funny and has the cutest little…

Okay, y'know what? We don't need her measurements.

(looking through the pizzas) Okay pepperoni, pepperoni, pepperoni, okay Ross, I know she's pretty and you love her, but is she stupid?! She forgot my vegetarian!

This is perfect! She'll have to come back here with your pizza, and when she does, I'll turn on the Charm-O-Ross. Oh I'm so glad you don't eat meat.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's last statement directly addresses Phoebe's missing vegetarian pizza and her dietary preference, creating a direct conversational opening for her to respond.


Don’t blame the questions!

Would you all stop yelling in our apartment! You are ruining moving day for us!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he was just yelling and Chandler's complaint about "you all" yelling directly addresses him as part of the group, prompting a response.


All right then. (Gets up, in an announcer’s voice) Rachel Green! Let’s play Bamboozled! (Reading from a note card.) How do you test the temperature of the baby’s bath water?

Uh, put your elbow in it.

Excellent! How do you put a baby down for a nap?

Full, dry, on its back, and no loose covers.

That’s correct! This is an audio question, what do you do when the baby makes this sound? (Makes a sound like someone is choking a cat.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross has just posed a new audio question directly to her in their game of Bamboozled, and the pause allows her time to formulate her answer.


Wow, that's lucky. What if her name was Big Ugly Splotch?

So where you gettin' it?

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Joey's question "So where you gettin' it?" is directed at the person getting the tattoo, not at Chandler, whose previous comment was a humorous aside.


No-hey-no! If you don’t want me to do it, I except that. I don’t care about that. I just…I don’t want you to be upset.

fall in love with this fantastic woman and it turns out that she wanted you first!

Yeah for like a half an hour one night! Chandler, she wants you for the rest of her life! You’re so lucky! Look what I missed out on by not being there! Although you know what? It could never have worked like you guys did, ‘cause you guys are perfect for each other. Y’know, we look at you and-and we see you together and it just…it-it fits. Y’know? And you just know it’s gonna last forever.

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey is directly addressing him with a lengthy compliment about his relationship with Monica, creating an expectation for Chandler to acknowledge or respond to the praise.


Sophisticated like a hooker?

I’m checking out the restaurant with Pete.

Ohh, Monica, I am so excited for you.

Okay, but wouldn’t it be easier if you had to tell me something that you could tell me.

Well, sure in a perfect world. But, no, I promised I wouldn’t tell, and I swore to like all my gods.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's last utterance is a direct and definitive refusal to Monica's attempt to get her to reveal a secret, closing that line of inquiry.


What are you guys gonna do?

Well, I guess we just find a divorce lawyer? (Looks at Ross.)

Well, I think, I think, Ross already has one. Now, this one’s free, right? Because you paid for the first two, so the third one’s free.

chandler addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's comment about Ross's divorce lawyer is directed at Ross and Rachel, continuing their specific exchange about the divorce.


Yes, it’s in my… In…in my pocket. (Paul hasn’t dropped him yet.) (Chandler starts to reach for his front pocket.) My back pocket! My back pocket!

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a concluding statement about his personal choice, which does not invite further input or a direct response from Joey.


I ran into Vlad at the place where they sell the big fish, and he said you played here a lot, so umm....

(to Ross) All right listen, I have to go to the bathroom, but if the place with the big fish comes up again. I’d like know whether that’s several big fish or just one big fish.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Leslie's initial statement directly addressed him about his playing, and Chandler's subsequent humorous aside, while directed at Ross, is a meta-commentary on the ongoing conversation that Joey is central to.


Plus, it totally ruined my schedule! I…I haven’t done any of the things I wanted to do by the time I was 31!

Like okay I-I-I, I haven’t met any Portuguese people! I, I haven’t had the perfect kiss! And I haven’t been to sniper’s school!

Phoebe, y’know why don’t we just go upstairs and have some birthday cake?

No, I just feel like being by myself for a while. All right? I’ll see you guys later. Thanks. (Gets up and exits.)

He’s gonna eat the cake!

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER because she has just stated her intention to be by herself and has exited the scene, making Monica's subsequent comment about the cake not directed at her.


Monica, do you want us to take you home?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's final comment was directed to Ross, and the subsequent departure of the group signals the end of the current interaction, leaving no further conversational turn for Phoebe.


Forget it! Okay, I’m not giving up my bachelor pad for some basketball seats!

Have you even had a girl up here?

No. But uh, Joey has, and I usually talk to them in the morning time.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler has just directly answered her question about having girls up to his apartment, providing a complete response that doesn't explicitly invite a further immediate response from her.


All right, ready?

Okay, I don't think we can turn anymore!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant in the task initiated by Ross, and Chandler's statement about not being able to turn anymore directly addresses a problem in their shared activity, prompting her to offer input or acknowledge the situation.


[to Ross] All right, you!

No. Look, I told you I am not a part of this thing.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica initiated the exchange with Ross and he just responded directly to her, creating a clear turn for her to continue the conversation.


You'd better get back in that kitchen Monica, the garlic is not gonna overuse itself.

Ok, you have to stop playing now.

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)

Alright, let me ask you this question How many of you thought the music was fine, but not in keeping with the tone of the restaurant? (a few raise their hands again).

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica is publicly soliciting opinions from customers about Phoebe's singing, making Phoebe the direct subject of the ongoing dispute.


Okay. All right, that's true! But y'know I just don't embarrass that easily.

What?! You totally get embarrassed!

No, I don't! Ross, I think I'm just a more secure person than you are.

Is that so?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just directly challenged her statement with "Is that so?", and she is allowing him to elaborate on his point.


Umm, if ah, it might be okay if Ross came skiing?

(sarcastic) Oh please, can’t I come to your special, magical cabin?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's sarcastic rhetorical question is a direct response to her previous offer, which doesn't necessarily require an immediate verbal reply from her.


Okay Ross that’s fine, but can you please stand near my head?

What? Oh yeah. (He moves next to her head.) I’m sorry. I mean I-I think I went a little crazy. I mean I was thinking about myself when I (Wanders towards Rachel’s feet) really—I should have been thinking about you Rach…

Okay. Head Ross! Head Ross! Head Ross!

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

Well yeah, I think we should get married.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just directly proposed marriage to her, which requires her response.


Ooh... she backed out.

She did? Why?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic of someone backing out, and Phoebe's direct question "Why?" solicits further information from her.


No, it’s all right. I got nice boobs. (Phoebe and Monica nod there heads in agreement.)

Wow, Carol really messed you up!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe's comment "Wow, Carol really messed you up!" is a direct observation made to Rachel following Rachel's previous statement, but it is not a question demanding an immediate verbal reply.


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

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

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

Make love? What are you a girl?

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's last utterance is a direct and persuasive analogy aimed at convincing Ross, explicitly inviting his response to her argument.


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

Hey. Here. (Hands Chandler a copy of her flyer and sees the picture of Ralph.) Ohh, who’s the silver fox?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant in the conversation about the picture, but Phoebe's question "who's the silver fox?" is a general query to the room about the image.


Are you asking me to move out? Do you not want me here?

Oh no-no, no-no I love living with you. It just seems that…if you’re gonna have a roommate, y’know it might as well be the father.

But Joey, I don’t think Ross wants me to move into his apartment and disrupt his life like that. I mean—(Ross turns to her with wishful eyes.)—Or he does.

rachel addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance, while initially addressing him, quickly pivots to Ross's potential desire for her to move in, which is then confirmed by Ross's wishful eyes, shifting the conversational focus to Rachel and Ross.


Yeah, poor cat, never saw that big butt coming.

Hello! (Listens) Oh yeah! Hey! Hold on a second she's right here! (To Phoebe) It's Chandler.

Hello Phoebe, I've been thinking about you all day. (He's holding the phone so that Monica can hear it as well.)

chandler addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Joey should be silent because Chandler is directly addressing Phoebe on the phone with a personal comment, and Joey is not involved in that exchange.


[as they're walking out, Dr. Greene questioningly gestures at the Happy Birthday sign over the door] This is clearly in the wrong apartment. [they all walk across the hall]

Alright you guys are off to party number one [ushers 3 guys into Monica's apartment] and you, you are off to party number two [ushers four women into his apartment. Two guys try to follow and Chandler blocks them and shoos them off to Monica's apartment] Alright fellas, let's keep it movin', let' keep it movin.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's general directives to the "fellas" to keep moving are instructions for the group and do not require a specific verbal response from Joey.


You bought Shawn Cassidy!

Noo! I wish! Okay, you ready?

Okay! (She goes and gets her surprise and when she returns with it, Ross stares in shock.) Check it out!

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly presented the surprise to Ross with "Check it out!", making him the addressee and prompting his reaction to the reveal.


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

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

chandler addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should stay silent because Chandler's rhetorical question, "So you might say, the ring is irreplaceable?", is directed at Joey, as indicated by the accompanying squeeze, shifting the immediate conversational focus away from Ross.


Wait a minute, you got Ross Gellar and guest?! I wasn’t invited and you got "and guest?!"

What? I can’t cancel on Joan!

Bec—Did you not hear me?! She’s an assistant professor in the Linguistics department, okay? They’re wild! Why do you want to come anyway?

Because! She’s my cousin. I mean, we grew up together! We’re family y’know? Well that’s important to me.

Okay, all right, I’ll take you. I’ll go call Joan. (Does so.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has just agreed to her request and stated his intention to call Joan, effectively resolving the immediate conflict and shifting the conversational turn to his action.


Huh? Are, uh, any of these cultures, per chance, in the tri-state area?

You know, you are so amazing, is there anything you, you don't know?

[to Monica at the counter] Ooh, Julie's so smart, Julie's so special.

rachel addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Rachel has initiated a new exchange directly with Monica at the counter, making a comment about Julie that is not directed at Chandler or the previous topic.


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

My God, I can’t get a minute of peace around this place.

Oh my God! Monica’s just gonna kill you.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation about packing and Phoebe's most recent utterance, "Oh my God! Monica’s just gonna kill you," is a direct, dramatic reaction to Rachel's situation, prompting Rachel to respond.


Chasing him all around the room?

He’s totally flirting with you too.

bonnie did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Bonnie is a BYSTANDER as Monica's statement "He's totally flirting with you too" is directed at another participant in the conversation, not Bonnie.


When you were reading the dirty magazines without taking off the plastic!

(to Ross) I'll show you how.

Ok, well Monica, suppose one of your "special" tickets win? How are you gonna feel when you win the lottery and you lose all your friends?

rachel addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Rachel's question is directed specifically at Monica, making it an exchange between them that does not involve Joey.


They know you know.

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's utterance is an exclamation of realization and frustration about Monica and Chandler, not a direct question or prompt for Joey to respond.


Monica, you should totally put your name down on the list

What?! Are you crazy?! I’m not getting married! I’m not even engaged.

Yeah hon, it can’t hurt to put your name down! I mean in if two years if you’re not engaged you just don’t use it.

Well, I mean I guess there is no harm in putting my name down.

I’m gonna do it too!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's last statement is an announcement of her own intention to put her name down, following Monica's agreement, and does not directly prompt Monica for a further response.


(to Paulo) Ok, you're gonna have to not touch my ass.

Well, in spite of the yummy bagels and palpable tension, I've got pants that need to be altered.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just addressed Paulo, but Chandler's subsequent comment is a general observation and an announcement of his departure, not a direct address to Phoebe that requires her to respond.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because she was interrupted mid-sentence by Monica, who directly addressed Rachel's unfinished thought, indicating Rachel's turn was cut short and she has an opportunity to complete it or respond to Monica's interjection.


Come on guys! Suck it up! We're closing in on ten hours! It's gut-check time!

I don't know who made you the boss? All right? We (Ross and him) invented this game!

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly referenced him as a co-inventor of the game, inviting his agreement or further input on their shared history.


They went in together. So sorry.

Oh my God! Oh my God that’s awful! What did you think of the house?

(walking towards her to hold her and support her) Monica, you understand what we are saying, right?

Yeah, sure... uhm, I'm devastated, obviously... (to the rest) Did you think the neighborhood was homey? (Chandler enters)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's general question "Did you think the neighborhood was homey?" is addressed to "the rest" of the group, not specifically singling out Phoebe for an immediate response.


Hey! How come the door's locked?

Just a second.

(hushed) No, no, no, no, no. Joey can't know that I'm here.

Hey! Open the door. What's going on? (He knocks.)

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and he should stay silent because Joey is directly demanding to know what's going on and for the door to be opened, which would reveal Chandler's presence, contradicting his stated desire for Joey not to know he is there.


Come here to me. No-no, you come here to me.

(entering) Hey Ross! I brought reinforcements.

Oh great! What, you brought Joey?

Well, I brought the next best thing.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's last utterance directly responds to his question and sets up a reveal, indicating Rachel is likely to continue speaking to complete her thought.


(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)

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her with a question about where she would proudly display Gladys.


story for that?

That’s right! You lose sucker!! (Pause) Please still marry me.

Chandler, you have an assistant right?

(angrily) Did she call? You-you told her I was sick right? Always tell her I am sick!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

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


Well I would've been happy because I would've be able to spend the rest of my life with the woman that I love. Or, you would've seen a Chandler shaped hole in that door. (Points at the door.)

Hey Ross, will you pass me that knife?

No, I will not!

Oh, it's okay. You don't have to be so mean about it.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed him with a request, Ross responded, and Joey's most recent utterance was a direct comment on Ross's refusal, inviting a further response from Ross.


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

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

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica's last utterance directly responds to Rachel's previous statement about driving the Porsche, offering a justification that does not explicitly demand an immediate reply from Rachel.


Ross, you should know that my pants are startin’ to come down and I’m not wearing any underwear!

Oww!! My ankle! I really hurt my ankle! I think I twisted it when I—Ooh, a quarter!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's exclamation about his ankle injury and discovery of a quarter is a self-focused reaction to an external event, not a direct response to Joey's previous statement about his pants.


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

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

Carol, what's the matter? What happened?

My parents called this afternoon to say they weren't coming.

Oh my god.

I mean, I knew they were having trouble with this whole thing, but they're myparents. They're supposed to give me away and everything.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has been directly engaging with Carol's distress, and she just finished an emotional disclosure about her parents, inviting a supportive response.