So, uh, Rachel, what are you, uh, what're you doing tonight?

Oh, big glamour night. Me and Monica at Laundorama.

Oh, you uh, you wanna hear a freaky coincidence? Guess who's doing laundry there too?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has just posed a rhetorical question, setting up a reveal for which he is expected to provide the answer himself.


There's no dog in here.

Phoebe, we can hear the dog barking!

No that's just me coughing! (Doing some weird coughing noises and the dog barks again. Phoebe comes out of the room.) Oh, good, there you are! Listen, um, I have a dog in my room.

What is it doing here?

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a playful, indirect question from the dog's perspective, addressed to "you nice people" generally rather than directly soliciting an immediate response from Chandler.


Oh, that is so unfortunate.

Cute naked guy is really starting to put on weight.

(entering from bedroom) Okay, I’ll be back in just a minute. Oh, Phoebe I’m sorry that I left lipstick marks on the phone.

You didn’t leave lipstick marks on the phone.

Oh, then it must’ve been you. Bye. (leaves)

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's final statement "Oh, then it must've been you.


What was that bam?

Hey Joey, what would you do if someone that you slept with told you that she was pregnant?

(warily) Who called here? Did she sound blond? Huh? Did-did-did she have an accent? I gotta make a call! (Starts to leave) I shoulda never walked into that Sunglass Hut!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Rachel directly addressed Joey with a hypothetical question, and Joey's panicked response is directed at Rachel's query, not involving Monica.


Well, then, you'll just have to eat the other lamps.

Uh-oh. It's Scary Scientist Man.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's utterance, "Uh-oh.


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

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

phoebe addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe's comment is a general announcement to "everybody" praising Rachel, not a direct address or question to Chandler, nor does it relate to his previous utterance.


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

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

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

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

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

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

I can't believe this. Not even my geology lab partner? And I carried that guy! (gets up from his sofa)

Alright look, let's think about this, ok, do you really think that people are gonna stir up your family at this tragic time? That people are gonna post condolences on a website? This is not about people not caring that you're dead .This is about people not having a decent outlet for their grief.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just offered a detailed explanation directly to Ross, attempting to reframe Ross's distress about people not caring, which invites Ross to process the new perspective rather than immediately respond.


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

All right, wherever you wanna go is cool.

gunther did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Gunther is a BYSTANDER, as Monica and Rachel are having a private discussion about their dinner plans, and he is not being addressed or involved in their decision.


What are these, like famous chickens?

Hey, sorry I'm late. Congratulations, Mon. (to Ross) I'm not sorry I'm late.How incredible was my afternoon with Jade?

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Chandler's most recent utterance is directed at Monica and Ross, shifting the topic away from Joey's previous question about chickens.


Eh, you got a spray-on tan?

Chandler gets pedicures!

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica's direct statement "Chandler gets pedicures!" makes Chandler an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, prompting him to respond to the revelation about himself.


You must be Hilda.

Yeah, this is Tag. Tag, this is Phoebe. Phoebe, can I see you for a second? (Goes into office.)

Oh, you like that? You should hear my phone number.

(grabbing Phoebe) Okay. We’ll be right back. (They go into her office and she closes the door.)

So you hired yourself a little treat did ya?

All right I know, I know how it looks Pheebs, but I’m telling you…

But-but you know you cannot get involved with your assistant.

Yes, I know that. I know that. And I know that hiring him was probably not the smartest thing that I’ve ever done. But I’m telling you, from this moment on I swear this is strictly professional. (There’s a knock on the door.) Yes?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the conversation with Rachel, but Rachel's "Yes?" is a direct response to the knock on the door, indicating a shift in attention to an external party rather than an expectation for Phoebe to continue their discussion.


Chandler, aren’t you worried about what to get Monica for Christmas?

No, I have a great idea for a present for her.

Chandler, that’s not enough. I mean what if she gets you a great present, two medium presents, and a bunch of little presents? And you’ve just gotten her one great present? I mean that’s just gonna make her feel bad. Why would you do that to her Chandler? Why? Why?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly asked him a series of questions about his Christmas present strategy for Monica, requiring a response.


But I thought you wanted to live by yourself.

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

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER, but Joey's humorous and self-deprecating remark about not having many thoughts creates an opening for another character to interject with a comment or reaction.


Yeah, right Monica. I'm so sorry.

(suddenly starts issuing him out) Ah, it's an honest mistake. It could    happen to anyone. All right, see ya.

(spots the suitcase just inside the door where Chandler left it) Whoa,    whoa. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. If you just got back from Tulsa, how    did your suitcase beat you here?

joey addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant as Joey directly questions her, exposing her attempt to cover for Chandler's presence, leaving her caught in a lie with no immediate plausible response.


Monica couldn’t tell time ‘til she was 13!

It’s hard for some people!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's defensive statement "It's hard for some people!" serves as a concluding remark to her self-defense, not directly inviting further immediate comment from Ross.


Chandler, I said I was sorry.

this stupid day! And everything about it! I'll see you later.

Oh wait, Chandler, come here is there anything I can do? Anything?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly asked Chandler if there was anything she could do, explicitly inviting him to respond to her offer.


Okay, come on! (blows on the dice) Daddy needs a new pair of electromagnetic microscopes for the Prehistoric Forensics Department! (They all look at him, and he shuts up and rolls the dice.) (he moves his piece) Okay. (reading a card) Take Pinky Tuscadero up to Inspiration Point, collect three cool points!! Yeah! Which gives me five, and let’s see who is gonna lose their clothes. Ummmm, I think I pick our strip poker sponsor Mr. Joey Tribianni.

All right, relax. It’s just a shoe.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Joey's comment "All right, relax.


Do you know what I was thinkin’?

Nothing, I just like to go like this. (Does it again.)

(entering from the bathrooms) Hey Chandler, what are you doing tonight?

Uh why, do you have a lecture?

Then free as a bird. What’s up?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler directly asked Ross "What's up?" after confirming his availability, inviting Ross to elaborate on his initial question about Chandler's plans.


(not sure of what to do) Y’know what? I don’t, I don’t think Phoebe really wants to come.

No! I do want to!

Oh, she does want to.

Pheebs, I don’t know what to say. I guess the flea market was just better last time.

Well at least I got these sheets for Ross.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last statement is a concluding remark about a positive outcome for Ross rather than a direct prompt for Rachel to respond.


Oh what is it honey, you need some tea? Some soup? (He gets up from the couch and goes into the bedroom to find Monica, still in the robe, lying seductively on the bed. Or at least she’s trying too and as he enters the room, she takes the robe off on of her legs.) Oh-ohhhh!

(trying to be seductive) Calling Dr. Big, Dr. Big to the bed.

Oh Jeez honey, I thought, I thought you were asleep.

How could I be asleep knowing that you were in the next room.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Monica's seductive line is a direct response to his previous comment and an invitation for him to continue their intimate exchange.


Joey, Emma's right here! You promised not to bring girls home in the middle of the day anymore.

No, no, it's not a girl, it's...  a brand new Hugsy!

Oh that's so great, now Emma has two Hugsy's.

No, no, Emma has one Hugsy, the new Hugsy, huh? The other Hugsy, I don't know, I guess I'll just take it back.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey's last utterance directly corrects her previous statement about Emma having two Hugsys and presents a new development about taking one back, inviting her to respond.


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.

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him and made a comparative statement about their security, inviting a direct response from him.


(stopping her from falling) Okay, okay. Look, you have got to go to a doctor! Okay?

to get ready and go to a dinner at my bosses house. It’s a very big deal, there’s a lot of people there I have to meet.

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's statement about going to the hospital tomorrow provides a temporary resolution to their immediate disagreement, allowing for a pause in the conversation.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the conversation with Ross and Ross directly responded by showing him something on the laptop, inviting his reaction to what he is now viewing.


that with her and why must the writers show it every flippin' episode?!) Oh, we're not seeing a movie!

You're not? Then why did you ask us if we wanted to go?

Oh umm, that's because I just wanted to y'know walk in on me and Chandler while we were, y'know, doing it all night. Will you excuse me for just a second?

to stop this competitive thing! Okay? It's crazy. {Finally! The voice of reason.} I mean, just impress Gary and Phoebe we have to go upstairs and have sex over and over and I'm saying no to this, why? Get your coat.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just delivered a concluding statement and a direct command to Monica ("Get your coat"), indicating it's her turn to comply rather than speak.


(waving) Very funny Ross! Very life-like and funny. Okay. (Notices that a woman is waving back.) Oh no-no-no, I wasn't waving at you lady. (She just stares at him.) (Joey sees how beautiful she is.) Whoa, maybe I was! Hey, Monica, this totally hot girl in Ross's building is flirting with me.

Get in there man! Flirt back, mix it up!

Yeah, I-I-I'm down with that. (He turns back to the woman.) Okay, here goes. (Thinks.) How (Holds up his hand like an Indian) you (Points at her) a-doin'? (Does a little twisting motion with both hands and ends up pointing at her, he then winks. She smiles and waves again.) (To Monica) It worked! She's waving me over. (Towards the woman.) Okay, I-I-I'll be right over. Let's see, she's on the third floor…

(joining him) Wow! She is pretty, huh?

Tell me about it, huh? (Realizes that she can see Monica.) Oh no-no-no, I'm not with her, she's just Monica! (He pantomimes that out.) Ewwuck! (He pushes Monica away and makes a disgusted face.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is actively pushing her away and addressing the woman he's flirting with, not Monica, making it inappropriate for Monica to interject.


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

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

Yeah and we'd want to make sure Emma has someone like   Monica who is more uh. uh discliplinarin.. someone who can be firm and strict.

ross addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's utterance is a continuation of Rachel's explanation about their parenting preferences for Emma, further defining the "disciplinarian" role without directly addressing Chandler for a response.


Yeah, but y’know we could sneak in and watch.

Yeah, we could. Oh hey look! There’s some Kappa Kappa Deltas! I was a Kappa. (to them) Hey sisters! (They ignore her.) (To Monica) Wow, we really are bitches.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel just directly addressed her with a reflective statement about their shared experience, which doesn't explicitly prompt a verbal reply.


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

Chandler, this is crazy! What did you even say to him! "Come up, meet my wife! Give us your sperm"!

No, I invited him to dinner so you could get a chance to get to know him! I mean, if we go through a sperm bank you never meet the guy, get to check him out.

I'm telling you, he's great! I mean, even if my sperm worked fine, I'd think he'd be the way to go!

I'm not going to be a part of this! You can't just bring some random guy at home and expect him to be our sperm donor!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica has just delivered a definitive refusal to Chandler's proposal, shutting down the immediate discussion about Zack as a sperm donor.


(sarcastic) Oh yeah. There is a plan! Why don't I just start taking my smart pills now?

can get in on a beauty scholarship.

(blushing) Oh, what a line. (walks towards the drinks table with her back towards Chandler and whispers "Oh my God!")

So where are you applying to?

Oh well, You know, I think it's kinda really important that I go somewhere where there's sun, so I'm sort of... (Chandler leans in an kisses her) (She pulls away) Hey!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he just kissed Rachel, and her "Hey!" is a direct reaction to his action, requiring a response.


Well, I’m not really in a sexy mood right now.

How long it took to go back in the water?

Chandler, we can’t let this tape wreck Valentine’s Day!

Oh, beautiful? Really? Beautiful? You think this is beautiful? (picks up the remote and presses a button, and he immediately makes a face that just looks like he’s going to throw up!)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she previously addressed Chandler directly about the tape, and his subsequent emotional reaction to it continues their shared topic, inviting her to respond.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica initiated the previous turn by asking Phoebe a question, and Phoebe just responded directly to Monica's statement, creating an expectation for Monica to react to Phoebe's refusal.


Are you scared?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just asked Joey a direct question, and Joey's subsequent question about who makes up the questions is a natural continuation of their exchange.


Yeah, well, you wouldn't think it was cool if you're eleven years old and all your friends are passing around page 79 of 'Mistress Bitch.'

C'mon, Chandler, I love your mom. I think she's a blast.

You can say that because she's not your mom.

When did Rigatoni get back from Rome?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's abrupt question about "Rigatoni" is a non-sequitur that doesn't directly address Chandler or continue their previous discussion about his mom.


No! The guy is mean. I mean really mean. I think you should stay away from him.

, maybe, I should stay away from all men.

No, it’s not just ‘cause I’m jealous. (Both Monica and Chandler give him a ‘Come on’ look) I mean I’m not, I’m not, I’m not jealous, okay? It’s… Look, the guy, he screamed, he actually screamed at this couple sitting in our seats.

Yeah, and at the end of the play, he, he got up y'know, and he just started like, (claps his hands) banging his hands together!

Okay, fine, fine. You don’t want to believe me? No, that’s fine. (starts to leave)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's frustrated dismissal and physical departure ("Okay, fine, fine.


[opens the drapes] Hey, Ross! What are you doin'?

Hey, Joey. You wanna open the window?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just made a direct request to Joey to open the window, implying Joey's silence is due to him performing the requested action rather than offering a verbal response.


Oh my God! You’re getting a massage! You never let me massage you!!

Phoebe, I can explain!

You told me you hate massages!

I can’t believe this! How long as this been going on?

Well umm, Alexandra has been…

Oh, it has a name?

Phoebe, don’t get upset!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's direct plea "Phoebe, don't get upset!" is an attempt to de-escalate the situation, which doesn't require an immediate verbal response from Phoebe.


Monica, hey, can I borrow the Porsche?

But ehm...what is it not?

(abashed) A place to entertain my lady friends.

And what else is it not?

(even more abashed) A place to eat spaghetti.

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

Oh well, the powerball lottery is upto 300 million and they don't sell tickets here in New York, so...

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey is currently explaining his reason for needing the Porsche, directly responding to her previous question.


Ross, I hated you when we were kids.

Why did you hate me?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly asked her a follow-up question ("Why did you hate me?") about her previous statement, requiring her to elaborate.


Stop it! I will kill you. I hate the fact that my room is so small.

Hey, I have all the space I need. Just do what I did.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica directly responded to Rachel's complaint about her small room and offered a suggestion, inviting Rachel to elaborate or react.


Okay. Have a benefit.

Hey! Ross, listen can you come to a charity event tonight?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him and asked a question about his availability for an event, prompting a response.


Oh, then bring it on! Oh, unless of course your afraid you might lose to a bunch of girls.

Fine, fine, Rachel your with Monica, Joey you’re with me.

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed her by assigning her to a team, making it appropriate for her to acknowledge or respond to his statement.


Please, Ross, you-you got hurt playing badminton with my dad.

And is a hum, kinda like a scruddle?

Well, you should’ve seen the guy that she used to go out with. I mean, he’s like Joe Rugby.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just made a statement about her past relationship, but he did not ask a direct question, leaving the floor open for him to potentially elaborate further.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross initiated the hypothetical scenario, and Phoebe's response directly addresses his question, inviting his further engagement in the discussion.


See there you go. Woo! We're out of the woods. Okay, I'll get dressed now.

I'll get it, okay. (answers phone) Hi, Monica and Rachel's. (listens) Yeah, just a second, can I ask who's calling. (to Monica) Oh, ew, it's Michelle! Ew! She, she must have that Caller Id thing. You should get that.

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe directly addressed her, informing her about the caller and offering advice, which prompts a response.


I don’t wanna hear "Three failed marriages!"

Look, if you’d had two failed marriages, you’d understand!

Well, y’know what? Thanks to you I’m half way there! Ugh! Oh! I am so mad! Ross, I don’t think I have ever been this angry!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel just directly addressed Ross by name and expressed extreme anger towards him, clearly inviting a response in their ongoing argument.


And on your anniversary, for shame!

What's going on?

Chandler was hitting on the hot delivery girl!

ross addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's last utterance directly answered her question about what was going on, providing information that doesn't require an immediate verbal response from her.


: What's your news?

: You know, if I didn't already have a job, I think, I would have been really good in advertising.

: Ross, you did not come up with "got milk?"

monica addressed ross, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's direct address to Ross, challenging his claim about "got milk?", creates a direct exchange between Monica and Ross that does not involve Phoebe.


Oh my God, I went to high school with her. (to Rachel) Rachel! Hi!

Monica! Look! Hi! What do ya think? (shows her, her ring)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Monica, showed her a ring, and explicitly asked for her opinion, requiring a response.


What? You know about the plate thing?

Oh, yeah. Joey doesn’t share food. I mean, just last week we were having breakfast and he had a couple of grapes on his plate and ...

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel is directly discussing his personal habit of not sharing food and recounting an anecdote about him, which prompts his involvement to confirm, deny, or elaborate.


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?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's exclamation "Oh God, how could I be so stupid?!" is an internal realization and not a direct address or question that requires Monica's immediate response.


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

Chandler!!! Chandler!!! (He opens the door to the apartment but is stopped by the chain; Chandler and Monica quickly stop making out and try to get dressed.) Chandler, I saw what you were doing through the window! Chandler, I saw what you were doing to my sister! Now get out here!

monica was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica should speak because Ross's outrage is directly about her involvement with Chandler, making her a central figure in the confrontation.


I'm sorry, it's the pigs. they're reluctant to get in the blankets!

Monica, how did this happen? I thought you had this all planned out.

phoebe addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Phoebe is directly addressing Monica about the party planning, making Joey a bystander to their conversation.


All right, but you can’t use that again for a whole year. I’m in.

Ooh, this is so exciting! Ooh, God, what are you going to bet?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group discussion, and Phoebe's open-ended question, "what are you going to bet?", invites anyone present to contribute their thoughts.


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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey just responded directly to her questions about moving out and explained his reasoning for their living arrangement.


No. No, I gotta go home sometime.

You be okay?

Hey Mon, look what I just found on the floor. (Monica smiles.) What?

That's Paul's watch. You just put it back where you found it. Oh boy. Alright. Goodnight, everybody.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's final utterance identifies the watch, gives Rachel an instruction, and then shifts to a general closing statement, signaling the end of the conversation.


Yes, but you ended up having sex with both of them that afternoon.

Sorry, I just, any excuse to tell that story y'know....

Hey Chandler, there’s a party tomorrow, you’ll feel better then.

Oh, y'know what, I’m gonna be okay, you don’t have to throw a party for me.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Ross initiated a new topic directly with Chandler, and Chandler's most recent utterance was a direct response to Ross, making the current exchange between them.


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

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

Joey look, just look at it this way, the sooner Phoebe breaks Chandler the sooner this is all over and out in the open.

rachel addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel just directly addressed him to explain her perspective on the ongoing situation, which doesn't immediately demand a verbal response from him.


Let’s have Monica decide.

Why do I have to decide?

Because you’re the only one that can be fair.

I can’t be fair. You’re my boyfriend.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Monica's statement "I can't be fair.


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

So what’s a matter, you need a dentist? I’ve got a good one.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross directly addressed him with a question about needing a dentist, prompting a response.


(With Big Eyes.) All right, you’re right. I’ll talk to her.

Yes talk to her. Be a man.

Chandler come on. We have to hem the new dust ruffle.

Be right there sweetums. (Monica leaves. To Joey.) A totally different situation.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant as Chandler just addressed him directly, but Chandler's final statement, "A totally different situation," is a concluding remark that does not explicitly invite an immediate verbal response.


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

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

Joey! Why is Janine not coming over for dinner?!

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a question about Janine, requiring a response from him.


I had to talk loud because the movie was loud!

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

But why?! Did he get in touch with Emily?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should SPEAK because he just made a joke about Ross talking to "London," and Monica's subsequent question about whether Ross got in touch with Emily directly follows up on the topic Joey introduced.


Okay, who are you talking to when you do that?

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?'.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross is directly responding to her previous argument about "locker room stuff" by providing examples to differentiate his point, indicating he is still elaborating on his turn.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group discussion where Chandler is confessing his guilt and then directly prompting for reassurance from his friends, making it appropriate 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 speaking and is part of the group Chandler is directly addressing and complaining to about the yelling.


I don’t care! I wanna meet this guy who's the best sex she ever had!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's question "You said that?" is directed specifically to Monica, asking her to confirm what Rachel just stated.


Uhh, y'know actually I was gonna do some laundry.

Hey Chandler, wanna do it with me?

Sure, I'll do it with ya.

I mean I-I don't I think I have enough quarters.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a self-correction about her own quarters for laundry, not a direct address or question to Chandler.


What? (Motions for Phoebe to go outside with him.) Oh my God! She-she thinks we’re engaged! Why? Why? Why would she think we’re engaged?!

Perhaps because you gave her an engagement ring? Y’know Ross doctors are supposed to be smart.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, because Phoebe directly addressed Ross by name and sarcastically commented on his intelligence in response to his previous question, prompting him to reply.


Phoebe, you're gonna be with your grandma?

Yes, and her boyfriend. But we're celebrating Thanksgiving in December 'cause he is lunar.

So you're free Thursday, then.

Yeah. Oh, can I come?

Yeah. Rach, are you thinking you're gonna make it to Vail?

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER because Monica has shifted her attention directly to Rachel, asking her about Vail, making the current exchange between Monica and Rachel.


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

Okay, let’s talk outside.

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

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross directly addressed Phoebe, complaining about her massaging clients in his apartment, which requires a response from her as she was already trying to manage the situation.


Oh, we’re having a big party tomorrow night. Later! (Starts for the door.)

Whoa! Hey-hey, you planning on inviting us?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel's question about inviting "us" directly includes Phoebe, giving her an opportunity to interject about the party invitation.


Ok, I'm gonna get my stuff.

Chandler, will you just come in already?

No, I prefer to keep a safe distance from all this merriment.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's most recent utterance introduces a new topic about a "stuffing" incident and is not directed at Joey, whose previous question to Chandler has already been answered.


I believe in tall, handsome strangers who hit on my wife!

They’re just talking, and y’know what? Just because I think they’re soul mates doesn’t mean anything’s gonna happen.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler's comment directly references her, and she can now respond to Phoebe's subsequent remark about the situation.


Well, let’s just say it’s not the first time you’ve stolen my thunder.

(To Rachel) Hey, here’s a thought.

Monica, what are you talking about?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is directly answering Rachel's question and providing the requested context, indicating Monica is still elaborating on her point.


Hey! How’d your date go with Jake?

Oh, great! We couldn’t keep our eyes off each other all night and then every once and a while y’know, he’d kinda lean over and stroke my hair and touch my neck. (Does that to Monica.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because she initiated the exchange by asking Phoebe about her date, and Phoebe just finished responding directly to her question and physically interacting with her.


Hey Ross! So listen, about you and the dinosaur girl, are you really just gonna let a couple of Nobel prizes scare you off? What is that, come on, a piece of paper?

Yeah, maybe. I do have my whole career in front of me. I mean, I can still win a Nobel prize. Although the last two papers I've written were widely discredited.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic with Ross and he just responded directly to her question about "the dinosaur girl" and the Nobel prizes, making it her turn to follow up on his reflection.


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.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe is initiating a new personal anecdote about Scott and lunch, which is not directed at Joey for a response.


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

Hey, Ross!!! I told you I don’t!

Don’t yell at me okay, this is the most I’ve seen you all week.

Look, I cannot do this right now, okay, I’ve got a deadline, would you just go home, I’ll talk to you later. (storms out)

Yeah, but wait...

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but after explicitly stating she cannot talk right now due to a deadline and then physically storming out, her departure indicates she is unavailable to respond to Ross's attempt to continue the conversation.


(as she's being dragged) What are you? Monica!! Stop it!! Oh my God! Stop it! (Monica drags her totally onto the floor and on her back.)

I am going… I'm going--Turn it over! (Rachel rolled onto her stomach and Monica rolls her back.) I'm… I am going to get these drops in your eyes. (She is holding Rachel down with both hands and has the eyedropper in her mouth.)

Oh my God! You really are freakishly strong!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's exclamation about Monica's strength is a reaction to the ongoing physical struggle and doesn't require a verbal response from Monica, who is focused on the physical task of administering eyedrops.


Wow! Why do you want to get rid of her so badly?

Because she exchanges every gift she ever gets, it’s like impossible to get her something she likes. Come on, let’s trade!

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe is directly responding to Chandler's question and then making a general offer to trade, which is not specifically directed at Monica.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's final statement "now come on" is directed at Joey and Chandler, signaling a desire to conclude the discussion about the baby breastfeeding rather than inviting further immediate debate or complaint from Joey.


Okay, but Ross just listen to me…

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he and Rachel are in a direct argument, and Rachel's last statement was a defense directly responding to Ross's previous refusal to listen.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Ross directly addressed her with a question, continuing their back-and-forth exchange.


She’s leaving for three months.

Okay, good stuff. Umm, well she’s-she’s sweet and pretty and…

Look Ross, the only question you need to ask is, "Do you see a future?" I mean like do you see yourself marrying her? (Ross pauses in consideration.) Oh my God! You did it already! You married her, didn’t you?!

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly questioned and accused him about marrying someone, requiring his response to her specific inquiry.


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

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

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler is directly responding to her accusation of him being a "Thief" by explaining why he opened the box.


time’s the charm. (Chandler enters.) Aww, look at you all handsome!

Whose is it?

Oh does it matter?! All that matters is that you look so handsome.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly responded to his previous question and complimented him, creating an expectation for him to acknowledge her statement.


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

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

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

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

That is so made up!

(on phone) Yeah, oh my God, tomorrow! That, no, it’s perfect. Oh God, thank you soo much. Great! Bye! (hangs up phone) I got the interview!

There you go.

He even offered to meet me for lunch tomorrow to prep me for it.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's latest utterance is a continuation of her excited recounting of the interview details and Mark's helpfulness, not a direct question or prompt for Ross to respond immediately.


And the big one’s for me!

Wait, we can’t do this.

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

chandler addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just delivered a lengthy, conclusive speech directed at "you guys" (including Phoebe) about why they should not open presents, making a strong argument to stop the activity.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Rachel directly responded to his complaint about his coffee by making eye contact, sipping it, and stating "Now there is," creating a clear turn for him to react or continue the exchange.


Yeah, but she also invited you and Ross. Yeah, honey, I’m sorry, but I don’t think that was a romantic thing.

Oh. Maybe. But hey I know how I can find out. We’re going to a New Year’s Eve party, right? So at midnight, I can kiss her. And if she kisses me back, great! Y’know? But if she says ‘Dude, what the hell are you doing?’ I can say ‘It wasn’t me, it was New Years!’

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is directly explaining his elaborate New Year's Eve plan to Rachel, who he addresses with his "right?" question, indicating he expects a response from her.


Oh Ross, hi! Hey, how are ya? There you are!

Uhh, it was okay. Yeah, it was fun.

Yeah fun? Great! So uh, so did you guys hit it off?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's question "So uh, so did you guys hit it off?" is directed at Ross and at least one other implied person, suggesting she may be.


Oh that is over!

Phoebe, are you okay?

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her by name and asked if she was okay, prompting a response.


Okay. Wow! So I get to see what Joey Tribbiani is like on a date. So do  you have any moves?

No! No. Umm, just myself and if they don’t like me for—(Laughs.)  I’m sorry I couldn’t even get through that.

I knew it! I knew it. Come on tell me your moves.

Oh alright. Umm, well, okay, I usually start by having a bottle of wine  sent to my table from a fan.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey just provided a direct answer to her repeated request for his dating moves, inviting her reaction or a follow-up question.


Ross, Rachel promised it would be over by now. We seriously have to    go, if we want to get to Vermont. I called them and the last train leaves in    a half hour.

You guys, just please.. a little bit longer. I promise, Rachel will be    back with the cake any minute. Monica, remember.. the frosting? huh?

(Into receiver) Hello? (listens) Oh no! What happened? (listens some    more) Ok ok, where are you? (Grabs a pen and starts writing). Ok, I'll be right    there. (Puts the phone down)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has just received an urgent phone call and is now reacting to the information and preparing to leave, shifting the focus away from their previous discussion.


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

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

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

Okay. Hang up! That’s it! Come on!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's direct instruction to "Hang up!" is a concluding statement that does not invite further verbal response from Phoebe.


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

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

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

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

Oh my God, what are you gonna do?!

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica just offered a potential solution directly to his problem, and it's natural for him to process this new, "crazy" idea before responding.


Pa-haa!! I would love to go with you.

Yeah, hey I-I have clothes, I even pick them out. I mean for, for all you know I could be a fashion..... monger.

Okay. Honey, I would love for you to go with me. (Ross has a worried look on his face) What?

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel directly addressed Ross as "Honey" and then asked him "What?" after noticing his worried expression, indicating she expects a response from him.


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

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

Hey, what time is it?

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

Are you serious?!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should speak because Joey's last utterance was a direct answer to Ross's previous question, "Are you serious?!", making it Ross's turn to respond to Joey's explanation.


Alright. Just keep him away from me.

Thank you. (She walks off) C'mon, Marcel, whaddya say you and I do a little mingling? (Marcel runs off) Alright, I'll, uh... catch up with you later.

Oh my gosh! Rachel, honey.. are you okay? Where-where's Paolo?

Rome. Jerk missed his flight.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has just provided a direct and complete answer to Monica's question about Paolo's whereabouts, concluding that specific inquiry.


‘em—Now, I have you. (Monica glares at him.) Not-not that I think that I have you or think of you as property in any sort of way, I see women…

Stop it Chandler. (Chandler is relieved) I’m sorry too.

Yeah! Oh yes!

Listen, we don’t have to make that a guest room, we can think of something to do with the room together.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's last utterance directly addresses Chandler with a collaborative suggestion about "we" doing something with the room, inviting his response to continue their shared discussion.


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

(handing Joey the bill) Here you go.

Ah, Gunther, I can’t pay for this right now because I’m not working, so I’ve had to cut down on some luxuries like uh, payin’ for stuff.

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Gunther directly addressed Joey by handing him the bill, and Joey is now responding to Gunther about his inability to pay.


Okay, so now they know that you know and they don't know that Rachel knows?

All right honey, we'd better go if we wanna catch that movie.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's statement "All right honey, we'd better go if we wanna catch that movie" is a private closing remark directed to her companion, signaling their departure and not inviting further input from Phoebe.


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.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed him with a question and a request for help, prompting a response.


You must be Hilda.

Yeah, this is Tag. Tag, this is Phoebe. Phoebe, can I see you for a second? (Goes into office.)

Oh, you like that? You should hear my phone number.

(grabbing Phoebe) Okay. We’ll be right back. (They go into her office and she closes the door.)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel has just physically taken her into an office for a private conversation, explicitly stating "We'll be right back," which sets up the expectation for Phoebe to respond or initiate their private discussion.


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

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

Come on Rach, you can’t even eat alone in a restaurant.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is continuing to make his argument to Rachel by stating a fact about her, and he is likely not yielding the floor for her to respond yet.


Still, that really sucks, man. Especially on Valentine’s Day.

Yeah. Wait a minute. What are you doing here? Joey Tribbiani without a date on Valentine’s Day? What’s going on, huh? Girl trouble?

You don’t have to seem so happy about it.

Oh, sorry. Well, look, maybe I can help you with it.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross has just apologized to him and offered help, and Joey might be silent while considering Ross's offer or waiting for Ross to elaborate on how he can assist.


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?

Well I, close your eyes, I just think you’re gonna like this a little better, ‘cause, close-close... (He gets some more on the brush)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross is currently giving her an instruction and an explanation while in the middle of an action, indicating he has not finished his turn.


Oh my God, what would have done if I said yes?

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's most recent utterance is a direct, slightly chiding comment addressed specifically to Ross, inviting a response to his accusation of meanness.


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 because Rachel just directly addressed her and stated they need to leave for dinner, which calls for Phoebe's acknowledgment or agreement.


I’m not going to let you say anything.

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's direct command "You just stay here!" and the accompanying action of dumping bath salts create a situation that invites a reaction or comment from other people present.


I would say, "Woman, please!"

sweet! He’s a teacher, he does all this volunteer work. Y’know normally y’know, I don’t like really sweaty guys. But this one? I could just mop him up!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's enthusiastic description of a guy she likes is a general statement to the group that invites a reaction or comment from her friends.


No I-I-I would love to be around for you and the baby. And we-we can just try it like on a temporary basis.

But Ross, its you and me!

So? Sure! But it-it wouldn’t be anything romantic. And I’m-I’m dating Mona—Damnit Mona! I was supposed to meet her like an hour ago! What is wrong with me?!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross directly responded to her emotional statement about their relationship, creating a clear opportunity for her to counter his dismissal of romance before his self-distraction.


(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 is directly addressing Ross and giving him strong, unsolicited advice about the hat he is wearing, which is the current topic of their exchange.


Joseph Francis Tribbiani are you home yet?!!

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

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation and Rachel just reacted to the note Phoebe gave her, prompting Phoebe to respond to Rachel's comment about "Big Daddy?".


(to Joey) Are you gonna be embarrassed going up there having nothing    prepared?

Hey, I do it every week with three cameras pointed at me and a whole    crew waiting!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey just delivered a definitive and somewhat defensive response to her direct question, concluding his point without explicitly prompting her for a follow-up.


(coming back from the bathroom) What's up? (she sees the gift    certificate in Rachel's hands) Hey, Rachel!!

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

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

I don't care about any of that!!

Well, do you care about friendship?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Phoebe directly asked Rachel a question about friendship, the rhetorical nature of the question might lead to a pause for reflection rather than an immediate verbal response from Rachel.


No, you don’t have to, and you can’t because I live here too.

Well then, you should look with us.

Chandler, aren’t you worried about what to get Monica for Christmas?

No, I have a great idea for a present for her.

Chandler, that’s not enough. I mean what if she gets you a great present, two medium presents, and a bunch of little presents? And you’ve just gotten her one great present? I mean that’s just gonna make her feel bad. Why would you do that to her Chandler? Why? Why?

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Rachel is directly addressing Chandler with a series of questions and concerns about his Christmas gift for Monica, making the current exchange between them.


Ohhh. I thought it was like Long Island.

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

Hey, what time is it?

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

Are you serious?!

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

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

Oh, I-I, I think that's the first time I ever missed a meal! (Checks his pants.) Yeah, my pants are a little loose!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a self-directed observation about his pants being loose after missing a meal, which does not directly invite a response from Ross.


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

Hey! I’m an (does the quote-marks thing as well) actor too! I’m not sure. I think they’re taking the ferry out to some Italian place on Staten Island.

A ferry? My baby is going on a ferry? Do you have any idea how dangerous those are?!

Are we talking about one of those big boats that carry cars that go like five miles an hour?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's most recent utterance was a direct clarification to Ross's previous alarmed question about the safety of a ferry, prompting Ross to respond.


This is so exciting! It’s so glamorous! People taking our picture. How do I look?

A little tall.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, having just asked a question that Joey directly answered, completing the immediate exchange.


You know, we should just go, I’m not gonna find anything here! This stuff is ridiculous!

Ah, this place is great!

Rach, come on, I’m not gonna wear any of this! (he picks up a shirt) Nothing silver. (Rachel sighs). Ok? Nothing with hair! (Rachel sighs again) And nothing with padlocks on it! (Rachel heaves a long disappointing sigh).

Ross, look, I know that some of this stuff is out there, but I mean, come on, look at this, look at this sweater! (she picks up a blue sweater). I mean, this is just beautiful!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly addressed him, acknowledged his previous complaints, and then presented a specific sweater for his immediate consideration and response.


I’ve got canned goods.

(jumping up in a hole that he is digging, he is shoulder deep) Hey, you guys! Take a look at this! (Chandler and Monica jump up and go over to the hole.) Check this baby out, dug me a hole!

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey directly addressed "you guys" and invited them to "Take a look at this" and "Check this baby out," creating an expectation for Chandler to react to Joey's display.


(entering from bathrooms excitedly) You guys! You guys! You’re not gonna believe what my agent just told me!

Joey! Kinda in the middle of a story here!

Ooh, sorry. Sorry. You finish, go.

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

I’m gonna be on two TV shows!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just interrupted her story *again* to make an exciting announcement about himself, effectively taking the floor to share his news.


I don’t know, y'know. What, what, would you do?

Come on, tell me.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler is directly soliciting advice from the group with "What would you do?" and then explicitly prompting for a response with "Come on, tell me.".


Ok, let's see... uhm, okay, the turkey is in the oven, the stuffing is ready...

You know, you always cook this meal all by yourself. Let me help this year.

Oh, Chandler, that's sweet. But you don't have to do everything Doctor Phil tells you to do.

I'm serious, let me do something, just not the turkey or the stuffing, nothing "high profile".

Ok, let's see... Oh, the cranberry sauce, it is easy to make and no-one really cares about it.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the offer to help and Monica's suggestion of the cranberry sauce directly addresses his request to do something "not high profile.".


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

I’m curious about the human body.

Hey, come on Phoebe, you can understand why this would be weird for me.

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica directly addressed Phoebe, asking her to understand why the situation would be weird for her, which prompts a response.


I don’t wanna hear "Three failed marriages!"

Look, if you’d had two failed marriages, you’d understand!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross's last utterance directly addresses her with a counter-argument to her previous statement.


No, Yeeees. God, how do I say this. (walks into the kitchen, Chandler follows closely, he turns around and gets startled). Oh, hi, you know that girl from the Greek restaurant with the hair (holds his hands up to signify she has big hair)?

Ooh, that girl that I hate, eww, drives me crazy, eww, eww, oh!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's strong, expressive reaction to Joey's question about the girl did not directly prompt Joey for an immediate verbal follow-up.


Gee, Monica, what's in the bag?

I don't know, Chandler. Let's take a look.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler just received a direct answer from Monica, who then indicated she was about to perform the action of looking in the bag, making a verbal response from Chandler unnecessary at this moment.


No, you're right. Well, we'll find something. Let's just get you out of that. Come on.

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

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Ross is directly responding to Rachel's suggestion about getting him out of his clothes, making this a private exchange between them.


Y'know what? I'm really not in the mood.

Look, Ross, I feel really bad. I mean, you're going through all this stuff and I just acted like a jerk.

Look, this is hard enough! I really need you guys right now.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's statement, "I really need you guys right now," is a general plea for support to the group rather than a direct prompt for Joey to respond immediately after his apology.


Well, then talk!

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

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

I'm gonna do it.

All right, Rachel, I know-I know you think I'm crazy, please, before you tell him you love him, just-just try to find one person who thinks this is a good idea. Because I bet you, you can't.

All right, fine.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's "All right, fine" serves as a concluding statement in response to Monica's challenge, signaling an end to their direct exchange.


I said name one!

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

Oh, stop beating yourself up! People make mistakes! These things happen! There aren’t any message you’ve forgotten to give me are there? (Chandler has a disgusted look on his face.) Apparently you’re not very good at it! I…

monica addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is directly addressing Chandler, comforting him and then teasing him about his mistake, making the current exchange focused on Chandler's actions.


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

Why do they put so much steam in there?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the exchange with Chandler, but Chandler's rhetorical question about the steam is a general complaint not directed at her, so she does not need to respond.


Well, we're not here to meet guys. You have a boyfriend, I have a    b. . . baby and a Ross.

Yeah, but, ah, ah, nothing has to happen. We're just having fun.    You know, not everything had to go as far as "eye-contact."

Chandler, you have to tell Joey that you're not in Tulsa.

Don't you think it's better for him to think that you're cheating    on me, than for him to think that I'm cheating on him? (Monica tips her head    slightly as if asking "Did you hear yourself?") I heard it.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Phoebe is not addressed and the current exchange is a direct back-and-forth between Monica and Chandler about their specific situation with Joey.


Yeah, sorry, the swallowing slowed me down.

Whose little ball of paper is this?!

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

chandler addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Joey is not being addressed, and the current exchange is a direct interaction between Monica and Chandler about the balled-up paper, which has no connection to Joey's previous comment.


How come you didn't come over earlier?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel has received a direct answer to her question from Ross, and his self-deprecating comment concludes his explanation without directly prompting her for a follow-up.


Yeah, well, I only have twenty minutes until Ethan, so, y'know.. (He starts to raid the fridge.)

Ooh, do I sense a little bit of resentment?

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Rachel's question about resentment is directed at Chandler, making Monica a bystander to their exchange.


Me too, we should get goin'.

No, no, I mean, no, c'mon you guys, I mean, c'mon look it's only eleven thirty. Let's just talk, we never just hang out and talk anymore.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed "you guys," including Monica, with an invitation to stay and talk, creating an opportunity for Monica to respond to the group's decision.


Well, look at that, same thing.

Listen, in the middle of everything if I scream the word, "Yippee!" just ignore me.

Oh my God, Rachel! Hi!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly asked the group, including Monica, if they wanted to go downstairs for a drink, prompting a response from Monica.


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

So where you gettin' it?

I think on my shoulder. [Ross enters]

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross, having just entered the room, should speak to acknowledge his presence and potentially inquire about the ongoing discussion between Joey and Phoebe.


Just uh, brought back your videos.

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

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

Come on! Admit it! That was the best nap you ever had!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey is directly challenging him to admit something he has just denied, and Ross might be pausing to formulate his next response to this direct demand.


Monica, betting the apartment, I don’t know about this.

Rachel, I have not missed one question the whole game. I own this game! Look at my hand. (Holds up her hand.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's confident declaration about owning the game, made directly to Rachel, serves as a conclusive statement that doesn't require an immediate verbal reply.


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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance is a direct command for him to stop moping and move, which does not invite a verbal response from him.


I am pretty wisdomous.

So... what do you say?

Are you kidding? Phoebe, I would be honored. (they hug)

Oh, thank you. I hope... I hope you know how much you mean to me.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's last utterance is a direct and emotional expression of gratitude and affection directed solely at him, inviting a reciprocal acknowledgment.


All right, we still have a minute and a half to go, and we’re down by two points. Two points.... (she gets interrupted by the guys, who are doing a slow-motion high five.) Phoebe you do a button-hook again. Rachel, you go long.

No! Come on! Don’t make me go long. Use me. They never cover me.

Honey, there’s a reason.

God, I’m not lame, okay. I can do something. I can throw, would you let me throw, come on this is my game too.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel is making an emotional plea directly to Monica, challenging Monica's previous dismissal of her abilities, which Monica might be processing.


Well, I'm very impressed.

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

I'm sorry, is this a game for Emma or for Monica?

That's how old you are.

Did I teach her that? Did I just... impart wisdom?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's most recent utterance is a sarcastic follow-up to her previous comment, continuing their direct exchange.


Phoebe, I already, I already did.

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel previously addressed her directly, and Rachel's most recent utterance is a general call to action and a direct question about party planning that Phoebe is involved in.


Monica, I want to become (pause) the Ultimate Fighting Champion.

You wanna what?!

I want to become the Ultimate Fighting Champion! It’s the most intense physical competition in the world, it’s banned in 49 states!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Pete directly addressed her with his surprising goal, and his most recent utterance further elaborates on this declaration, inviting her reaction.


What a bad idea!

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

Chandler, why are you doing this?

I don't know. But I know I'm not afraid to do this.

I'm doing this because I'm sorry?

Do you umm, you really think the best reason to get married is because you're sorry?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's direct and challenging question to Chandler about the validity of his reason for marriage is likely intended to make him reflect, prompting a moment of silence rather than an immediate defense.


Phoebe, come on that's silly.

All right, so let's switch.

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

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

Oh, you're no ordinary roommate are you?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; although Rachel directly addressed her with a question and an invitation, the multi-part nature of Rachel's utterance and the "Oh!" indicating a new thought.


Umm, okay, yeah, sure. But wh-what’s wrong with Monica and Chandler?

All right, so I haven’t cleared the budget with my parents yet, but tell me how this is for music.

All right umm, a string quartet for the procession.

for dancing. Wait, that was from my sixth grade wedding.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is currently engaged in a self-correction about her wedding music ideas and is not directly addressing him or soliciting his input.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Make love? What are you a girl?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should stay silent because Rachel's last utterance is a rhetorical jab at his choice of words, not a genuine question requiring a further response, and he has already clearly stated his position on the matter.


What are you guys doing out here?

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

Yeah, well, you don't have your racket.

No, no I don't, because it's being restrung, somebody was supposed to bring me one.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross's most recent utterance directly counters Joey's previous statement and implies Joey is the "somebody" who failed to bring the racket, prompting a reply.


Who? Two divorces and Joey?!

She's right y'know.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica should speak because her previous utterance was a rhetorical question/exclamation that brought up Joey's name, and Joey's subsequent general agreement does not conclude the topic, leaving an opening for her to elaborate or react.


Oh, um, around 802. We ah, talked for a little while, and then um, we went out for an innocent burger.

So, are you gonna see him again?

Monica, what are you doing?

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

We’re not gonna have sex! Okay, nothing’s changed here. He still doesn’t want children and I still do, so that’s why we’re just gonna be friends.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a defensive explanation of her situation, primarily in response to Rachel's skepticism, and does not directly solicit a response from Ross.


...Does the knuckle-cracking bother everybody?

Well, I-I could live without it.

joey addressed phoebe, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's follow-up question "Well, is it, like, a little annoying, or is it like when Phoebe chews her hair?" is a general clarification about the degree of annoyance, not a direct prompt for Rachel to elaborate further on her specific feeling.


(entering) Joey, do you have a minute?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the interaction by asking Joey if he had a minute, and Joey has now concluded his phone call, making him available to respond to her.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey offered a general observation in response to Rachel's rhetorical question, which does not explicitly prompt Rachel for a direct follow-up.


can get in on a beauty scholarship.

(blushing) Oh, what a line. (walks towards the drinks table with her back towards Chandler and whispers "Oh my God!")

So where are you applying to?

Oh well, You know, I think it's kinda really important that I go somewhere where there's sun, so I'm sort of... (Chandler leans in an kisses her) (She pulls away) Hey!

I'm in college and I'm in a band.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should stay silent because Chandler's statement about being in college and a band is a self-disclosure rather than a direct question, allowing Rachel to process the recent kiss and her reaction without an immediate verbal response.


So how many more do you have tomorrow?

Two. This photographer, who seemed really dull. And this actor guy, who I’m not sure about, because when he called and I answered the phone ‘Chandler Bing,’ he said ‘Whoa-whoa, short message.’

(entering) Ross (who has his foot on the coffee table), foot on the floor or come over no more!

monica addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica just entered and directly addressed Ross with a command about his foot, shifting the conversational focus away from Chandler's previous exchange.


We were playing a game.

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

rachel addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's question about Chandler being naked and the "ring toss situation" is specifically about Chandler, making him the more appropriate person to respond.


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

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey just finished directly answering Chandler's previous question, providing an explanation that concludes his turn.


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

sweet, and like the   most romantic thing ever.

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

joey addressed phoebe, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the broader conversation, but Joey's recent toast is directly addressed to Phoebe, celebrating her relationship with Mike, which does not require Ross's immediate response.


But Joey the baby is going to be crying, it’s going to be loud.

I’m up all night!

What about all the women you want to bring home?

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!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey's final, humorous, and somewhat crude remark about doing it in the club bathroom serves as a definitive, if not conclusive, answer to Rachel's previous question, leaving little immediate room for her to counter or continue the specific line of questioning.


(entering) Hey Ross? Umm, I just ran into Caitlin in the hallway and-and uh, you must be getting better at this flirting stuff than I thought.

What do you mean?

Well, I don't get it, but she wanted me to give you her phone number. (Hands him the slip of paper with the phone number on it.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just directly answered Ross's question and handed him a phone number, requiring a response from him.


(to Chandler) Hey! (Chandler looks up, startled) Why isn’t it Spiderman? Y’know like Goldman, Silverman...

No, it’s not like, like Phil Spiderman. He’s a spider, man. Y'know like ah, like Goldman is a last name, but there’s no Gold Man.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation with Chandler and Chandler's most recent utterance was a direct response to her question, inviting her to continue the exchange.


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

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

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

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a question and a statement about Kate, prompting him to respond to her challenge and the new information.


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

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

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

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

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

How good is that?

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

I thought you were showing me how much you mean to me.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last utterance is a direct, bewildered response to Joey's sudden anger, leaving Joey to process the implication that his reaction contradicts his earlier gesture of friendship.


Really, is he a swimmer?

He's got the body for it.

I like that. (Joey starts laughing) What?

You guys have one of those signs that says 'We don't swim in your toilet, so don't pee in our pool.', you know.

We do not have one of those signs.

Sure you do, it was a gift from me. Oh! And you have these three great kids.

Two girls and a boy?

And, and, and they wear those little water wings, you know. And they're, they're running around on the deck. Then Hoyt wraps this big towel around all three of them.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is continuing her descriptive narrative about the kids and Hoyt, elaborating on the scene without directly addressing Joey or yielding the floor.


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.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica just attempted to comfort Phoebe and offer cake, and Phoebe's subsequent rejection and departure creates an opportunity for Monica to react to the situation.


Joey, listen. I can't do this, it doesn't make any sense. Yesterday I was a nurse, and today I'm a waitress at a cafe?

Oh, sometimes we use the same extras for different parts. It's okay.

Well, it's not okay, because I gave a very memorable performance as the nurse. And now suddenly I'm the waitress? That's gonna confuse my fans.

Maybe you are a nurse, but you moonlight as a waitress.

Uhuh. Because I'm a single mother, supporting my two children.

Wait a minute. Dr. Drake Ramoray and I work at the same hospital. Wouldn't I come over to say hi to him?

No, no. See, you and Drake are having a fight.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey has just provided a direct explanation to her previous question, which doesn't immediately require her to speak again.


(to Rachel) Uh, how long until they announce the numbers, Mommy?

(looks around) I'll take this one too (to Ross) Uh ... Mommy?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly addressed Ross with a questioning tone about his previous utterance, prompting Ross to respond to the interjection.


(whispering) Why? (Monica gesticulates mumbling something that starts with "because") Seriously I did not understand a word that you said.

You wanna fool around with Joey?

Yeah! You know, ever since I had that dream about him, and can't get it out of my head! And what's the big deal, people do it all the time!

Who? Who do you know that are friends that just fool around?

Ok, off the top of my head... Don and Janet.

Who, who are they?

I know them from work.

Both of them?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the discussion with Monica, but Monica's direct question "Both of them?" is a rhetorical probe expressing skepticism about Rachel's examples, implying Monica will likely.


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

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross's desperate plea for help with his date is directed at the group, including Joey, who has already interjected into the conversation.


What is it doing here?

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

Oooh, I wish she could stay here, but Chandler is allergic!

Extremely allergic, okay? If I'm anywhere near a dog for more than 5 minutes, my throat will just close up!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is an emphatic statement about his own severe allergy, not a question or an invitation for her to respond further.


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.

All right, let’s be practical, if Ross isn’t willing to do it, he’s not the only guy in the world you can have sex with. You can borrow Chandler—Chandler is good!

monica addressed ross, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is direct advice and a suggestion to Rachel about her options for sex, making it Rachel's turn to respond.


Well, I'm very impressed.

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

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Ross's self-deprecating joke about his cake-decorating skills is a personal reflection continuing an exchange with Rachel, not an address to Monica.


Let’s have Monica decide.

Why do I have to decide?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's question "Why do I have to decide?" directly challenges Chandler's previous suggestion, requiring him to respond and justify his proposal.


Sure, one year is paper, but two months is lapdance! (Joey nods his agreement.)

(on cell phone) I’m sorry I gotta cancel tonight baby…

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Joey is engaged in a private phone call that is not directed at Ross, making Ross a bystander to this exchange.


Joey, we're not keeping this!

But it's an original Buffay...

Alright, fine. You can keep it. As long as you don't    mind that she's haunted.

Well, legend has it Joey, that... she comes alive    when you're asleep.

She climbs out of the frame, and then drags her half-a-body    across the floor, just looking for legs to steal. (in a spooky, slow voice)    And then with her one good hand, she slo-o-owly re-e-a-aches up and turns your    doorknob.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel is in the middle of telling a dramatic, spooky story directly to him, using a specific tone and hasn't yet concluded her narrative.


See, this is why I told you never get involved with your assistant! And here is no such thing as keeping secrets when it comes to affairs. (To Chandler) Did you hear that Chandler? No such thing!

(with his mouth full) What happened? I’m just eating candy.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just responded to her direct question with a question of his own, "What happened?", which implies he needs more information or is deflecting, making it his turn to elaborate or for someone else to explain.


Then don't touch one!!

(notices something) Ross is wearing leather pants! Does nobody else see that Ross is wearing leather pants? (Pause, no one speaks.) Someone comment on the pants!

chandler addressed ross, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is an active participant as Chandler's general call for someone to comment on Ross's pants is directed to the entire group, including her, but there is no specific conversational pressure for her to be the one to respond.


What? A brain transplant?!

Well, I think it’s ridiculous that you haven’t had sex in three and a half months.

(to Monica and Rachel) It’s winter, they are fewer people on the street. (Rachel and Monica smile and nod, knowingly.)

ross addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's most recent utterance was explicitly directed to Monica and Rachel, who responded with knowing smiles and nods, indicating a closed exchange that does not involve Joey.


Ross, I hated you when we were kids.

Why did you hate me?

Because, you were mean to me and you, you teased me and you always, always got your way.

And that wasn't fun for you?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's sarcastic question, "And that wasn't fun for you?", is a rhetorical acknowledgment of her previous complaints and does not require a further verbal response from her.


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

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

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should speak because Rachel directly addressed him by name and sarcastically responded to his complaint, inviting a reply.


. The band Heart is having a really tough time, and I think they may break up.

Nah, Monica’s watching some cooking show. Come on, I don’t want to miss when they were skinny.

Chandler, Chandler, y’know what we should do? You and I should go out and get some new sunglasses.

What? No, I want to watch this. (He turns on the television and the screen is completely covered in snow). Did your cable go out?

. I gotta tell you, the music these kids listen to today . . . It’s like a lotta noise to me. I don’t know…

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's most recent utterance is a general musing about modern music, not a direct question or address to Chandler that requires an immediate response.


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

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

Wait a minute, one box! Come on, I’m trying to send a little girl to Spacecamp, I’m putting you down for five boxes. Chandler, what about you?

ross addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey was an active participant, but Ross has now explicitly addressed Chandler, shifting the turn and indicating that Chandler is the next expected speaker.


(terrified) Right, because it's fast. Because, it's so fast. It's fast!

Relax! It's Phoebe! Not you!

monica addressed phoebe, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica directly addressed Chandler, telling him to relax and explicitly stating that the situation concerns Phoebe, not him, which signals that his fear is misplaced and his input is no longer needed on that specific point.


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!

Ohh, well I'm not totally back yet, but thank you.

No, in Ross's building! (He throws Rachel onto the chair and heads to the window.) She's back! She's back! (Pantomimes) Okay, wait there, I'll be over in a second. (He counts where she is again.) Got it! (Runs out and does a little hot over a chair.)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER because Joey's last utterance is a self-directed exclamation and action as he runs out of the room, not addressing Monica or anyone else present.


Oh-ho, it'll be back. Oh-ho, there's nobody in the room.

Look, I'm sorry, I thought it looked pretty.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross has just offered an apology and explanation directly to Chandler, which concludes his turn without explicitly inviting a further response.


(yelling) Joey, there is a reason that Emma loves that stupid penguin so much (Joey covers Hugsy's ears) Oh don't cover its ears! (stops yelling) It's because it reminds her of her uncle Joey!

Really? She... she loves me?

Oh yeah! But you know what? If you need Hugsy, don't worry. Emma will totally understand. I won't... but whatever (She leaves the room).

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should speak because Rachel just confirmed Emma's affection for him in response to his direct question, and he may want to react to her subsequent sarcastic comment about Hugsy as she exits.


Chandler, what kind of an idiot do you take me for? (As he picks up the fake Ben.)

It’s not a real game! I made it up!

I’m sorry you lost your money, but I won it fair and square.

At a fake game!!

good at Cups.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant in the argument with Ross, but Ross's final declaration about being "good at Cups" is a concluding statement that doesn't directly solicit a further verbal response from Chandler.


Are you trying to do a British accent?

(pause) (to Phoebe) Chandler gets   pedicures!

Just so I know, how many more of those can I expect?

I know, and she's always bragging   about all the famous people she's met.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica's last utterance about "she" who brags appears to be a continuation of a separate conversation with Phoebe, shifting the focus away from Chandler and his previous question.


Well, then so you just invite me...!

(speaking aloud) Please, I was trying to be nice, you're the worst one!

Oh, Joey, come on! Please, please! Let me come, I will behave, I promise! I will behave! Please, please, please...

Ok, ok! Fine! You can come, but don't tell anybody else. It's up on the roof at 8.

(yelling and jumping like a child) OH, a soap opera roof party!! I'm going to a soap opera roof party!! Oh my God, oh my God!! (realizing how she's behaving) And it's out of my system!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance is an excited reaction to the invitation and a self-correction about her own behavior, not a direct prompt or question for Joey.


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, but Rachel's statement "Well, I brought the next best thing" is a setup for her to reveal who she brought, indicating she intends to continue speaking.


And no, oh please, oh please let me finish. (Rachel stops talking.) Oh I guess that was it.

Okay. Okay. It’s—since you’ve never done it before you can be Monica’s made of honor.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's most recent utterance directly assigns Phoebe the role of Monica's maid of honor, requiring a response from her.


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.

Joey, I left my watch on the counter last night. (Goes to the counter) It was right here, where is it?

monica addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER because Monica has shifted the topic to her missing watch and is directly addressing Joey, making the current exchange between Monica and Joey.


Well, you know what? This is great. Finally, I have someone I can pass on my wisdom too. Let me tell you about a couple of things I learned while working at the coffeehouse. First of all, the customer is always right. (Joey nods.) A smile goes a long way. (Joey smiles) And if anyone is ever rude to you? Sneeze muffin.

Thanks, Rach. Look, you guys are just terrific. Y’know? Now, how about clearing out of here so I can get some new customers. It’s all about turnover.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's final statement is a general request for everyone to clear out and not a direct address or question to her that requires a response.


(overhearing that) Why don't you just go out with her!

(following him) And did you notice the ice? (Gestures to 3 huge buckets of ice on the table.) Look! We have it all! We have crushed! Cubed! And dry! Watch! (Pours some water onto the dry ice, causing it to evaporate/smoke.) Ahhh! Mystical!

Chandler! Everyone--no one's eating my Tuscan finger food 'cause they're all filling up on Phoebe's snow cones!

There are snow cones! (Monica glares at him.) Snow cones! Yuck!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just expressed her frustration about the snow cones, and Chandler's subsequent "Snow cones! Yuck!" is a direct response to her complaint and glare, inviting her to continue the exchange.


Yeah. What are we getting?

(to Chandler) Anything but stew.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because the group is discussing what food to order, and Monica's comment to Chandler about stew is a contribution to that ongoing group decision, making it relevant for Ross to offer his own input.


How could someone get a hold of your credit card number?

I have no idea. But look how much they spent!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just answered Joey's question and then made an exclamation about the amount spent, which is an observation not directly soliciting a response from Joey.


Are you sure?

Yes! (Pause) No! (Pause) Google!

Oh my God! Congratulations Ross, because Chandler, you’ve been Bamboozled!

This is the best game ever!!!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a self-contained exclamation of enjoyment about the game, not a direct address or question that requires Joey to respond.


Yeah. You’re just gonna knock on his door and change his life forever. You’re like Ed McMahon except without the big check, or the raw sexual magnetism.

Yeah. Uh-huh, I guess it is pretty big news.

Pretty big? It’s huge! God, this guy doesn’t have a clue! He’s just walking down the street thinking, ‘I had sex with Rachel Green. I rock!’ then bam! He’s a father and everything’s different.

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Phoebe's last utterance directly responds to Rachel's previous statement about the news being "pretty big" and elaborates on the significant impact of Rachel's situation, inviting her to further engage in the discussion about her pregnancy.


I was having a little chat with ah, Bonnie, and ah, guess what, she-she happened to bring up y'know, who was behind the um, whole head shaving idea, and now, who was it? Oh, that’s right, that’s right, it was you!

So, anyone up for a midnight dip in the ocean?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Bonnie's general invitation to "anyone" for a midnight dip in the ocean is a clear topic shift and not a direct address to Ross, making it appropriate for him to stay silent.