I can't believe this!

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's panicked and repetitive explanation about something being "fast" is not a direct address to her and does not solicit a response.


Whoa-whoa, Treeger made you cry?

Yes! And he said really mean things that were only partly true.

Joey, please don’t do that. I think it’s best that we just forget about it.

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a request not to intervene, creating an expectation for him to acknowledge or respond.


Ok, you guys, I don’t mean to make things worse, but umm, I don’t want to live with Rachel anymore.

Yeah, I do. I-I do, do that.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic about not wanting to live with Rachel, and Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct response to the situation Phoebe brought up, indicating Rachel is currently addressing the issue.


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

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

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

So what do you want me to do?

Well, just shimmy down me and drop!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has just received a direct instruction from Joey ("Well, just shimmy down me and drop!"), indicating that Joey is still elaborating on his request.


If you would’ve let me finish, it goes on to say that he’s probably not gay.

Sure, you guys don’t have this problem, you’re made of wood. (Rachel comes out of the bathroom) Hey!

I don’t know, y’know? I feel a little umm… No, y’know what? Nevermind, I’m gonna be fine.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel's self-reflection about feeling "a little umm" directly follows Chandler's greeting to her, shifting the conversational focus away from Phoebe's previous topic.


Why am I not surprised?

Y’know what Ross? I’m not gonna let you get away with this!

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey directly addressed Ross with a confrontational statement, requiring Ross to respond to the challenge.


Oh, wait, let me get you another glass. That's been sitting out.

I think this will be fine. Okay, vanilla milkshake, just a vanilla milkshake, with chicken bits floating in it. Cheers. (starts to drink, but Rachel stops him just before he starts drinking)

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she physically intervened to stop Ross from drinking the milkshake, creating an immediate need for her to explain her action or react to the situation.


Not yet, no. (Drops his hand and moves back.)

Hey man, how did the audition go?

Estelle said I didn't get it. (Sits down next to Rachel on the couch.)

joey addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's statement directly answered Chandler's previous question about the audition, concluding that specific exchange without prompting a further response from Chandler.


marriage work. I have too. But the good thing is we can still see each other until she gets here.

good news, Ross! I think that's the best news I've heard since Le Poo died!

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

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

What are you doing?

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Ross directly asked her "What are you doing?", her silence allows for the unfolding of the action she just alluded to, which serves as her immediate response.


Phoebe, it's not about quantity.

Well...it's not about quality.

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's most recent utterance directly addresses Monica and is a direct retort in their ongoing argument, prompting Monica to respond.


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!

What are you doing?!

Come on Chandler, come on, I can handle Ross. (They go to the door. Ross is trying to stick his hand through and undo the chain; Monica pushes his hand back.) (To Ross) Hold on! (She opens the door.) Hey Ross. What's up bro?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant who has just been directly greeted and questioned by Monica with "Hey Ross.


Ah, now Rach, these ah, these little women.

How little are they? I mean, are they like scary little?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's humorous and open-ended question about the "little women," though directed at Rachel, invites general commentary from anyone in the group.


Ross! You gotta stop! Okay?! You can’t just stare through the peep hole for three hours! You’re gonna get peep eye!

I knew it! I knew it! I always knew she liked him! Y'know, she’d say no, but here we are! Right? We just broke up, first thing she does!

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's emotional outburst is an internal processing of his feelings about a breakup, not a direct address or question that requires Chandler's immediate response.


Well not clients, lovers. But let’s just y’know, try it again. Come back and-and we’ll work through it.

Great! Okay, if you’ll just excuse me. (To the guy) So, did you hear something you liked?

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe has just explicitly addressed "the guy," initiating a private exchange with him that does not involve Ross.


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

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

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

phoebe addressed rachel, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is an interaction with the cat and an observation about its "smile," which does not directly address Ross or prompt a response from him.


Oh-oh, yeah, and did he also say that ah, some of the dialogue was corny and that he actually found it was funny and not sexy?

Yeah, he likes porn.

I’m going to find out if he really thinks supermodels are too skinny. (As she exits, Phoebe enters.) Hey, Pheebs!

rachel addressed phoebe, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel has shifted the topic entirely by announcing her departure to investigate a new matter and is now greeting Phoebe, making the previous exchange with Joey complete.


Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. We’re not 13 anymore.

Ross this is the only thing left that has a shot at working.

But, won’t she notice I have makeup on?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she was just discussing a plan with Ross, and Ross's most recent question about makeup is a direct follow-up to their ongoing conversation, prompting her to respond to his concern.


No!! Okay?! Why does everyone keep fixating on that? She didn't know, how should I know?

Sometimes I wish I was a lesbian... (They all stare at him.) Did I say that out loud?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a self-correction and rhetorical question about his own gaffe, not an address to Ross or an invitation for him to speak.


Ugh, I just gotta get the thing back!

That sketch you mentioned? Might it have looked a little something like this? (He shows her what he’s been drawing.)

Oh my God! Joey!

Boy I tell ya, this little talent came in handy before I could afford porn.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's latest comment is a self-deprecating, humorous remark that concludes his previous action of showing the sketch and does not solicit a direct response from 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; Rachel directly addressed Monica with a question, and despite Joey's interjection, Monica has not yet responded to the query posed to her.


All right, there's some pizza at my place, we can all eat with one hand right? Are you with me?

All right! Let's go! (Runs to the door.) Let's go Team Monica! (The guys all stop and stare at her) All right, we can work out the name later.

Rachel! What is your cat doing in one of my bowls!

rachel was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Rachel with a question about her cat and her bowls, requiring a response from Rachel.


Can I check out what she did to my room?

Yeah, but, hey look, don’t go through her stuff. She gets really mad.(Chandler gives him a look and walks to the door of his old room.)

(The room is filled with flowers and a floral print sheet on the bed.) Oh my God. What is th… it’s like a guy never lived in here. Look, you’ve got to be careful. This girl thing is dangerous. (Looking around the living room.) It’s spreading already.

(Picking up a pillow.) Yeah, is this your pretty pink pillow on the couch?

(Pointing to the table and picking up the box.) Is that your tiny little box, that’s too small to put anything in?

No! Ok, this is not good. You are a guy. Ok? This is a guys place. If you let this go, you’re going to be sitting around with your fingers soaking in stuff.

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

Yes talk to her. Be a man.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler has just given Joey a final directive and encouragement to "be a man" and talk to the girl, which concludes their immediate exchange without requiring a further verbal response from Joey.


I'm sorry Monica but I knew if I told you, you'd get really, like, judgemental and you would not approve.

Of course I wouldn't approve, I mean, you were totally in love with this guy who, hello, was gay. I mean, what the hell were you thinking?

OK, I wasn't in love with him and I was just helping out a friend.

Please, when he left town you stayed in your pajamas for a month and I saw you eat a cheeseburger.

Well, didn't you?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica just directly asked her a question about her past behavior, which requires a response.


Are ah, having dinner with my Dad tomorrow night, I hope that’s okay.

Oh shoot, tomorrow’s not so good, I’m supposed to um, fall off the Empire State building and land on a bicycle with no seat. Sorry.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the dinner plan with Ross, and he just responded directly to her proposal by declining it.


All right, ready?

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's statement "I don't think we can turn anymore!" is an observation about their current activity rather than a direct question requiring an immediate verbal response from Ross.


Well, why don’t you correct him?

Oh it’s been going on way to long now. Y’know, I mean the first time he said it we were just passing each other in the hallway, so I didn’t say anything. And then the next time he said, "Hey Toby, do you want a donut?" And I-I wanted a donut. And now it’s five years later, the donut’s gone and I’m still Toby.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he previously asked Chandler a direct question, and Chandler just finished providing a detailed explanation in response, inviting Ross's further engagement.


It’s not in the apartment? (Monica gives a ‘Come on’ look) Oh no. I can’t believe this is happening again.

What are you talking about?

I’m sorry, I-I-I-I don’t live here anymore. I-I didn’t know how to tell you, but y'know everybody else knows!

That was supposed to be a good thing, I forget why. Just listen, Monica, I, do you know, okay, do you know, I couldn’t sleep for like a month because I got like a dot of ink on one of the sofa cushions.

Well, you-you coulda just turned the cushion over.

Yeah, I would’ve except I had a big spaghetti stain on the other side.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance directly responds to Monica's suggestion by further explaining her predicament, indicating Phoebe is still elaborating on her story.


Well, well I can up with it!

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe just directly corrected her claim and delivered a negative assessment of her idea, which doesn't immediately prompt Rachel to speak.


(on phone) Excuse me, I’m sorry, I’m gonna have to call you back, I’ve got a Schemp in my office. (hangs up) (to Ross) What are you doing?

I’m sorry. But ah, hey, oh, somebody’s off the phone, how ‘bout a glass of wine by the fire, I could get it going again.

Ross you’re not listening to me, I don’t have time to stop.

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 as Ross is directly addressing her to continue their argument, but she has just stormed out, signaling her definitive disengagement from the conversation.


everywhere she goes.

Ross, she’s 25 years old.

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him by name and responded to his previous statement, inviting his further engagement in the discussion.


Are you serious?! I mean like eloping?! No more stupid wedding stuff?! No more these flowers or these flowers or these flowers—Think of the money we’ll save!! (Monica just looks at him.) We’re not eloping. I love the flowers. Can our wedding be bigger please?

We’re going to Las Vegas to see your dad. It’s time you two talked, and I want to get to know my father-in-law.

Y’know we already went over this and I won!

No you didn’t. Oh and honey just so you know, now that you’re marrying me, you don’t get to win anymore.

Look forget it okay? I don’t want to go. I don’t want to see him. I don’t wanna.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's definitive and emotional refusal to go, "I don’t want to go.


Look Julio, someone left their book here.

Ah actually, that is mine.

Oh yeah, what are you reading?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just asked Julio a direct question about what he is reading, prompting him to provide an answer.


Y'know, Joey, I think it's time to give up the bag.

I don't wanna give up the bag. I don't have to give up the bag! Do I Rach? (She's avoiding his eyes.) Oh, you think I should give up the bag!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has now directly addressed Rachel and is interpreting her non-verbal response, shifting the conversational turn to Rachel.


And they knew about it?

(pause as she considers it) Okay, well Ross, what is this really about?

Look, this is my home and I want to be able to come and go whenever I want!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she previously asked Ross what the real issue was, and his last statement is an emotional declaration directly related to that underlying conflict, inviting her to respond or continue probing.


Come on, Ross, that didn’t mean anything! She just had the baby, she was all freaked out about doing it alone, she would have said yes to anybody.

Yeah that’s what she said.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's "Yeah that's what she said" is a conclusive, slightly dismissive remark that doesn't directly prompt Joey for further immediate input.


All right, I guess we should go.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the discussion about leaving, and Monica's final action of grabbing money creates a natural opening for Rachel to respond to the group's departure.


He's a brilliant diagnostician!

Diagnostician or boo-boo fixer?

Ross, seriously! You've gotta go to an appropriate   doctor.

rachel addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel has just directly addressed Ross with a serious concern about his health, making it Ross's turn to respond to her plea.


Oh, yeah. That is not true. Ross, is this your fantasy?

No, of course not! (Thinks) ...Yeah, yeah, it is.

Well, y'know, monogamy can be a, uh, tricky concept. I mean, anthropologically speaking-

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is currently elaborating on his thoughts about monogamy, not directly addressing her or inviting her to interject.


(looking at Phoebe eating something) Pheebs, spit that out, that has pork in it.

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

Yeah, I changed them. I-I sent you a fax about it!

I don't have a fax machine.

gonna be a few surprises!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's statement "gonna be a few surprises!" is a concluding remark about the situation with the fax and food changes, not a direct question or prompt for Phoebe to respond further.


So you can like, bite, and pull people’s hair and stuff?

Yeah, anything goes, except ah, eye gouging and fish hooking.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross has just directly answered Monica's question about fighting rules, creating an exchange between them that does not involve Joey.


What? Wait-wait a minute, what? Phoebe, what's the matter?

Our apartment is ready.

And that makes you angry because…

Because you would rather live here with Joey.

Where did you get that?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel directly questioned Phoebe's assumption with "Where did you get that?", which, while a direct address, could be interpreted as an exclamation of disbelief allowing for a.


Let me see that.

This one right here. (Ross whines.)

It’s possible, they have really sharp edges.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's general observation about "sharp edges" is not a direct address to Chandler, leaving the floor open for Joey to continue showing or explaining "that.".


(entering, excitedly) Oh! Hi you guys, oh my God! You’ll never gonna believe happened to me today! I am sitting in my office and…

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel was actively speaking and sharing her exciting news with "you guys" when Joey interrupted her with his own equally enthusiastic announcement, creating a direct conversational clash.


So do you think uh, Joey’s more charming than me?

Yeah! That’s why I’m sleeping with him on the side.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica just delivered a sarcastic punchline directly to his question, creating a natural pause for the joke to land.


What have I not told you?

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

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

monica addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance, "You are dead meat," is directed at Chandler, shifting the immediate focus of the conversation to him.


Okay. That was her right?

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.

(on phone) Uh, Michelle. Yeah, that was me, I-I dialed your number by mistake. (listens) Oh, you're so sweet. Yeah, we were a great couple. I know I really miss him. Well, you know how it is, it's that....

(on phone) Michelle, I only beeped in so I could hear my message. I mean that's allowed. Yeah-huh! I mean look, yeah, you know what I would really appreciate it if you didn't tell your Dad about. What do you mean, you're not comfortable with this? Come on we're friends!! (Michelle hangs up) That bitch always hated me. I'm calling her back.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a self-directed reaction to Michelle hanging up and a declaration of her intent to call Michelle back, not an address to Phoebe.


I'm sorry, I'll give it back to you.

No-no! No! I mean it's gonna be all smelling like Monica!

Are you saying I smell bad?

No! No, you smell like a meadow. (Pause.) I'm sorry. (Runs to the bathroom.)

What's with him?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he was just speaking and the current utterance is about his behavior, but Monica's question "What's with him?" is an observation directed to.


All right fine! But I’m only doing this for you!

Thank you. All right, now who else do you want to invite?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly asked Chandler who he wants to invite, following up on his previous agreement.


You have to!

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

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Monica and Joey are engaged in a direct exchange about Joey's dislike for Halloween, making Joey's last utterance a continuation of his argument with Monica.


Apparently, there’s like a million guys out there that can play Mac, and there’s only this one robot and this one guy who controls it! I didn’t know he could get me fired! What am I going to do?

Well y’know Joey, you’re a pretty charming guy.

Thanks, but I kinda have a problem to deal with here.

No sweetie, you’ve got to win over the guy that controls C.H.E.E.S.E.! You’ve got to kiss some serious robot ass!

That’s not a bad idea. Yeah. Okay, but if I got to turn on the charm tomorrow I’m not wasting anymore of it over here with you guys. (Starts to leave, but stops and turns to Phoebe.) Well, actually I got a little bit saved for you Pheebs. (Exits.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should stay silent because Joey has concluded his interaction, directed his final comment to Phoebe, and then exited the scene.


Ok, um, (clears throat) we haven't known each other for that long a time, and, um, there are three things that you should know about me. One, my friends are the most important thing in my life, two, I never lie, and three, I make the best oatmeal raisin cookies in the world. (Phoebe opens a tin and offers Rachel a cookie)

(taking cookie) Ok, thanks Pheebs (takes bite of cookie, overwhelmed) Oh my God, why have I never tasted these before?!

Oh, I don't make them a lot because I don't think it's fair to the other cookies

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant in the ongoing exchange about Phoebe's cookies, and Phoebe's last utterance directly responds to Rachel's previous exclamation about never having tasted them before.


Ahh, the babies miss me?

What? You ordered pizza without me?!

Yeah. But y’know we were thinking about you, y’know we ordered the Joey Special.

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly responded to Joey's exclamation about ordering pizza without him by explaining their thought process and mentioning the "Joey Special," which invites Joey to react to this information.


Your make-up!

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

rachel addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel just entered and directly addressed Joey with two questions about the bag and his audition, creating a clear turn for Joey to respond.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; he initiated this private conversation with Rachel, and she has now joined him in the kitchen, signaling her readiness for him to speak.


Oh no, no. I can't choose between you two! I love you both so much!

Just not enough to put us in the original wedding party.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's last utterance directly responds to her previous statement about loving them both, inviting her to continue the playful exchange.


...So a bird just grabbed it, and then tried to fly away with it and, and then just dropped it on the street?

(lying) Yes, but if it’s any consolation, before the bird dropped it, he seemed to enjoy it.

Rachel, come here. (Rachel walks over to Phoebe. Chandler sits down on the lounge-chair.) Okay, I was just starting to take my Thanksgiving nap, and I had another dream about Jack.

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly called Rachel over and then immediately started sharing a personal dream with her, making Rachel the intended recipient of the new topic.


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

Oh. Why not?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel just provided a direct answer to Phoebe's previous question, completing the immediate information exchange and potentially setting up Rachel to continue elaborating on her feelings.


And that would have made the official party line. (Joey nods) Monica   and I are having a little financial trouble.

Yeah, I know.

What? What do you mean you know?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Chandler directly questioned his previous statement, "Yeah, I know," requiring him to elaborate.


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

Hey! So, did you quit?

No, I almost did, couldn’t leave Ross there without a spotter!

chandler addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as the current exchange is a direct question from Rachel to Chandler, which Chandler is now answering, and Monica is not being addressed.


NO! THEY'RE DOING IT!!!

Yes, I know! And Joey knows! But Ross doesn't know so you have to stop screaming!!

rachel addressed ross, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel directly addressed her, instructing her to stop screaming because Ross is unaware, indicating Phoebe should pause her outburst rather than continue speaking.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel's complaint about Bonnie's conversation topic is addressed directly to Monica, making Chandler not the intended recipient of the remark.


Wow. So, okay, maybe that means that, you’re not over Ross yet and you have issues with your father.

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

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she was just commenting on Ross and Rachel's relationship, but Ross is simply stating his immediate plans to go see Rachel and is not soliciting a direct response from her.


That's, that's nice twice!

Rachel, what's going on? I mean isn't this the same Barry who you left at the altar?

Yeah, but it was different with him today! And he wasn't, like, Orthodontist Guy, y'know? I mean, we had fun! Is there anything wrong with that?

Okay, how about the fact that he's engaged to another woman, who just happens to be your ex-best friend?

All right. All right, all right, all right, all right, I know it's stupid! I will go see him this afternoon, and I will just put an end to it!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's concluding statement directly addresses Monica's concerns and outlines a resolution, leaving no immediate opening for Monica to interject.


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

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

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

I want to do it again.

do it again.

Fine! Do you want something to drink?

Sure, what do you got?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he just offered Ross a drink and Ross responded directly by asking what options he has, which Joey might take a moment to consider before answering.


I'm not done yet, OK. God. OK, if that goes well, they may even want to make an album.

I'm done now.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe has just finished sharing her news about potentially making an album, and her "I'm done now" signals that she is opening the floor for reactions from the group.


No! Phoebe, it’s not Gunther.

Thank God, ‘cause that hair on a baby…

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is an active participant, but Rachel is currently narrating her personal thoughts and a past event about her dilemma, which does not directly solicit an immediate response from Phoebe.


Oh, uh, can it wait a second Joey? I have to tell my parents something. No it can’t? Okay.

Okay, look, I think we have to tell Rachel she messed up her dessert.

What?! What is with everybody? It’s Thanksgiving, not...Truth-Day!

Look, when everyone eats that...that...Banana-Meat thing, they’re all gonna’ make fun of her, do you want that?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's last utterance directly challenges Ross's previous statement about "Truth-Day" and asks him a direct question about the consequences of not telling Rachel.


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

(entering the hall) Oh man! Aren't you guys done yet?! I wanna sit in my chair!

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just performed a physical action on her by ripping open her dress, which is a non-verbal cue that doesn't necessarily require an immediate verbal response from her.


Nice shoes, huh? (He wiggles his foot and the bells tinkle)

Ross! He's playing with my spatulas again!

monica addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey just spoke and is the subject of Monica's complaint, Monica directly addressed Ross to inform him about Joey's actions, making Ross the intended recipient of her statement.


Are you sure?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should speak because Chandler's flustered response, "Yes! No! Google!", directly addresses Joey's preceding question, "Are you sure?", and invites a reaction or follow-up from Joey regarding the uncertainty.


What?! My mom’s not gonna be here?!

Well, given that we forgot to invite her it would be an awfully big coincidence if she was.

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica's last utterance is a direct response to Rachel's exclamation about her mother, and Phoebe is not being addressed.


Well that’s it. I’m done. Whew! (Wipes his forehead.) There come the meat sweats. (Chandler hands him a towel and he wipes his face.)

Yes, I believe we can expect a call from the President any moment now.

No just, nobody press on my stomach.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance about his stomach is a self-referential statement about his physical discomfort, not a direct address or question to Chandler that requires a response.


Joseph Francis Tribbiani are you home yet?!!

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the exchange and Rachel just asked her a direct question, prompting her to respond.


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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler is sharing general trivia with the group, creating an opening for any participant to react or comment on the information.


Joey, you are not! You’re 31.

Psss, that is whack!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's exclamation "Psss, that is whack!" is a self-contained reaction to her previous statement about his age, not an explicit prompt for her to continue speaking.


Sleeping with somebody new, anxiety, panic, and I’m afraid even more sweating.

Even with me?

I was dangerously dehydrated during the first six months of our relationship. (Monica laughs.) Look, for me the rush is knowing that we are gonna be together for the rest of our lives.

Come here! Come here! (They hug.) Sweetie you don’t have to worry. No, besides y’know what? I’m gonna have a lot of new things with you. The first time we buy a house. Our first kid. Our first grandkid…

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's loving reassurance about their future together, following their hug, is a concluding statement that doesn't require a verbal reply from him.


Did you not hear me say, "Du-ude?!"

And this girl is making eyes at Chandler, okay? So after awhile he-he goes over to her and uh, after a minute or two, I see them kissing. Now, I know what you’re thinking, Chandler’s not the type of guy who just goes to bars and makes out with girls, and you’re right, Chandler’s not the type of guy who just goes to bars and makes out with…girls.

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross is telling a story directly about him, referencing his actions and character, which invites Chandler to interject or react.


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

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

Oh, really, really? Well, it wasn't very good for me either. (She turns to leave and Ross over takes her and stands infront on her, his back to the row of doors leading to the hospital rooms)

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's last utterance is a direct, confrontational response to Ross's previous statement, and Ross has physically positioned himself to prevent her from leaving, indicating his intent to continue the argument.


story for that?

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

Chandler, you have an assistant right?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the current topic by asking Chandler about his assistant, and Chandler's subsequent angry outburst is a direct reaction to that topic, inviting her to respond.


I wasn't. Let's get going!

Hey, are Ross and Rachel back?

phoebe addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Phoebe's general question about Ross and Rachel is not specifically addressed to Monica, allowing for another participant to respond or for Phoebe to be looking for a general answer from anyone present.


Yes it is. You see I've always found the men's bathroom very sexual. Haven't you?

No. And if I did, I don't think we'd be going out. Monica, this is getting ridiculous!

let them win!

Ugh, we have already proved that we are hot! Okay? So why-why are you getting so obsessed about this thing?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's frustrated and accusatory question about her obsession is directly addressed to her, creating a moment for her to process his strong feelings.


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

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

It’s a car Monica! Not a rocket ship!

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

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is giving a direct instruction to Ross, shifting the focus to an exchange between them that does not involve Rachel.


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

Relax! It's Phoebe! Not you!

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's most recent utterance directly refers to her ("It's Phoebe!") as the subject of Chandler's fear, inviting her to acknowledge or respond.


Joey has got a secret peephole!

What?!! (He turns around and stares at Chandler who's silently pleading with Joey to go along with it.) No I'm not!!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, having just exposed Joey, but Joey's denial is a direct response to her accusation, not a prompt for her to speak further.


Well, that shouldn’t be a problem. I mean I work in fashion and all I meet are eligible straight men.

(to a customer) Pete, can I get you something else?

monica addressed pete, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Monica has turned her attention to a customer, Pete, to ask if he needs anything else, which is a separate interaction.


All right, that’s it, you guys! What happened out there?

What? We took a walk, nothing happened. I can back with nothing all over me.

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Monica is directly responding to Rachel's question about what happened, and Joey was not addressed by Monica's denial about her walk.


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

What are you saying?

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

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler directly attributed the statement about Monica being with another man to him, putting Joey on the spot to confirm or deny.


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

But Mon, you have to get our money!

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Phoebe is directly addressing Monica about getting their money, shifting the topic away from Joey's previous comment about cards.


All right, look, here’s the bottom line Ross, this is fixable, if we act fast, okay. So, I’ll invite him to brunch tomorrow and you can make nice.

Look, honey, I have tried to make nice, it doesn’t work.

Okay, look, Ross, I realise that my Father is difficult, but that’s why you have got to be the bigger man here.

Look sweetie, I could be the bigger man, I could be the biggest man, I could be a big, huge, giant man, and it still wouldn’t make any difference, except that I could pick your Father up and say ‘Like me! Like me tiny doctor!’

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just delivered a lengthy, humorous rejection of her proposed solution directly to her, requiring her to respond to his dismissal.


Joey that is so sweet.

Hey-hey-hey! So, how did it go with Dana? Any reason I should leave a block of time open say Thursday?

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Joey's question "how did it go with Dana?" is clearly directed at another character, not Monica, making her an observer to this new topic.


(excited) I can do that!

Yeah? Okay! Good, good, because he's coming. He's coming. (To Chandler) Hey, what's up? (She leaves and closes the door behind her.)

Monica, I was wondering if you can make me some of that righteous mac and cheese like last year.

Umm, I'd love too! (She goes over and picks up the box and decides to follow Rachel's advice and holds the box up to her cheek.) Ooh, I love macaroni and cheese. I love-I love the way this box feels against my cheek.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a self-directed comment about the mac and cheese box, indicating she is distracted and not soliciting a direct response from him.


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

(quietly) Bye, fat ass.

ALL RIGHT!! Phoebe now come on! Will you please tell me what it is I did that mad you so mad at me!

I don't know! I don't remember!

Well if you can't remember, can't we just forget about this?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly asked her if they could forget about the issue, which is a direct follow-up to their ongoing conflict and invites her response.


A date?! No, no Pheebs you-you must be mistaken, because I know you wouldn’t schedule a date on the same night you have plans with a friend!

Come on Joey, don’t make me feel badly about this.

No, I’m gonna!! That’s right! Yeah, you made me feel really guilty about goin’ out with that girl! Like-like-like I did something terrible to you! And now Pheebs, you’re doing the same thing!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey has just directly accused her of making him feel guilty by saying "And now Pheebs, you’re doing the same thing!", which demands a direct response from her.


I spelled out boobies.

(comes up and starts looking through Ross’s cookie supply) Ross, but me down for another box of the mint treasures, okay. Where, where are the mint treasures?

monica addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica is directly addressing Ross about his cookie supply, making it a private exchange between them that does not involve Chandler.


(standing behind her, without his moustache) I can help with that.

Oh my God. Richard? (turns around) Hi!

So, you look great.

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

You’ve got panties stuck to your leg.

(removes them) That’s because I-I was just grabbing some things out of the dryer, and it’s static cling. Or maybe it’s just that God knew I’d be running into you and saw an opportunity.

It’s good to see you.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Richard just made a statement of sentiment directly to her, which does not explicitly demand an immediate verbal response.


What? That's not? (Realizes) Oh my God.

Even Mary Tyler Moore would've been better.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the ongoing discussion, and Monica's strong evaluative statement about Mary Tyler Moore invites a reaction or further commentary from other present participants.


(entering) Hey Monica, here's your broom back.

You are so cute. (She goes over and kisses him passionately.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler just returned Monica's broom, and Monica's affectionate comment and passionate kiss are a direct response to him, inviting a reaction or continuation of their interaction.


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

No, 10 is the highest.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant as Ross directly corrected his statement about the scoring system, but Ross's brief, factual correction does not require an immediate verbal response from Joey.


(pointing to the TV) Okay, Ross, look-look-look-look, look right here. That’s called a scrum, okay? It’s kinda like a huddle.

And is a hum, kinda like a scruddle?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the explanation to Ross, and Ross's last utterance was a humorous, rhetorical question that playfully concluded the immediate topic rather than inviting further explanation.


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

Little baby girl Chandler, where I have heard that before? Oh right, Coach Ruben. (Tries to get her to drink a little more from the bottle when he suddenly smells something. It’s times like these I’m glad Smell-O-Vision hasn’t been invented.) Do you know what Pheebs? When you’re done over there, we kinda have a situation over here too. (Phoebe is changing hers.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is a direct request to Phoebe for help with the baby, making Phoebe the primary addressee.


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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica addressed the group with "guys," and Chandler's sarcastic comment about parents and pillows is a general observation that invites further group reaction or commentary.


Give it to me!

I'll go in there.

Phoebe come here

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Phoebe with an instruction ("Phoebe come here"), prompting a response or action from her.


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

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

Hang up, hang up. And that was a great movie! (Monica hangs up) I'm so gonna get back at Ross... oh yeah, this will show him, here we go (starts typing something).

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica has just finished a phone call directly related to Chandler's current plan to get back at Ross, making her an active part of the unfolding situation.


Well uh, she didn’t want to hang out with you guys two nights in a row. I’m so sorry.

Well, why does she not want to hang out with us?!

Because she uh, she-she thinks that you are blah and that you, Monica, are too loud.

monica was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's most recent utterance directly criticizes her by stating the girl thinks she is "too loud," prompting her to respond to the accusation.


What's it sound like? It's a guy with my identical hands! It was incredible! Chandler, the dealer's hands were exactly like me! It-it was like looking at my hands in a mirror!

Are you sure you weren't (pause) looking at your hands in a mirror?

Don’t you see what this means?! I can forget about that stupid movie. I'm gonna be a millionaire!

Look, I don't have it all worked out yet, but it's gotta mean big money! Come on! Identical hands!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he has been directly engaging with Joey about the "identical hands" revelation, and Joey's enthusiastic monologue, ending with "Come on!", implicitly invites Chandler's continued participation and reaction.


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?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Ross just directly addressed Monica with a rhetorical question about the frosting, which is part of his ongoing plea for more time, not an explicit request for her to speak.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a self-deprecating concluding remark about his own storytelling, not a direct prompt or question for Chandler to continue the exchange.


I swear, I never wanted any part of your night!

Oh, is that why you did it the secret hallway where nobody ever goes?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should speak because Monica's sarcastic and challenging question to Rachel creates an opening for another participant to react to the escalating conflict.


So do you think uh, Joey’s more charming than me?

Yeah! That’s why I’m sleeping with him on the side.

Phoebe, stop writing about us!

I’m not writing about you! I’m writing about other people.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she directly accused Phoebe, and Phoebe just responded directly to Monica's accusation, creating a clear conversational turn for Monica to continue the exchange.


Joey, speed it up!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's last utterance is an explanation for his slowness in response to Monica's command, which does not require a direct verbal reply from her.


Monica, I feel like you should have German subtitles.

Joey, speed it up!

Do you want me to cry? Is that what you want? Do you wanna see me cry?

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Monica is directly addressing Joey with an emotional question, making Chandler a bystander to their interaction.


Nice, nice. Hey I got somethin' for you. [hands Chandler an envelope.

Well, I don't know what Big Leon told ya but it's an even thousand if you want me for the whole night. What is this for?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly asked Joey what the envelope was for, requiring Joey to explain the gift he just presented.


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

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

What about my cab?

No, Joey! You borrowed my cab; you have to drive it back.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed him, explicitly stating that he borrowed her cab and must drive it back, which requires a response from him.


I-I am serious, I mean, we're, we're all over each other all the time.

Okay, you know where you are better than I do. I was just curious.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's last utterance directly acknowledges Monica's previous statement and expresses curiosity, inviting Monica to elaborate further on the topic.


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

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

Kate, do you even like me?

kate was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Kate is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed her with a personal question, "Kate, do you even like me?", which prompts a direct answer from her.


Oh that’s right, that’s what I’d sound like if I exploded.

Woo-Hoo! The curse is broken! I called everybody I know, and everyone is alive.

Ugly Naked Guy looks awfully still. (Phoebe runs to the window and gasps.)

Oh my God! I killed him! I killed another one! And this curse is getting stronger too, to bring down something that big.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he made the observation about Ugly Naked Guy that prompted Phoebe's current panicked reaction, but Phoebe's subsequent emotional outburst is a self-directed realization about the curse, not a direct address or a prompt for Joey to respond.


are in our apartment all the time! Okay? This is, this is just a drop in the bucket mister!

Y'know, it-it doesn't matter. The important thing is that you're here. You're my friend, and you're here. Oh! (He goes over and hugs her.)

Okay, just a little scared. What's going on Ross?

The most amazing thing happened tonight. I thought my number was up. I had an actual near death experience!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross is currently explaining the "amazing thing" and "near death experience" in response to her direct question, and she is listening to his unfolding narrative.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a general complaint about not getting peace, not a direct address or question to Rachel, meaning Rachel has no immediate conversational obligation to respond.


I need something sweet.

Does anyone wanna watch TV?

Monica your remote doesn't work.

Phoebe, you have to lift it and point.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic of the remote not working, and Monica just directly addressed her with instructions on how to use it.


(sees the picture) Oh my God! That's Monica!!

(grabbing the picture) Give me that!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's command "Give me that!" is an action to retrieve the picture, not an utterance that requires a verbal response from Rachel.


) How do you know a mugger?

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

) Because Phoebe used to mug people.

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is in the middle of a lengthy and emotional explanation of her difficult past, which is not directly soliciting a response from Monica.


She's a waitress.

All right, you guys, I kinda gotta clean up now. (They all start to leave.)

Chandler, you're an only child, right? You don't have any of this.

monica addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER, as Monica's direct question and statement are exclusively addressed to Chandler while the group is in the process of leaving.


What? A brain transplant?!

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

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Joey's comment about not having sex in three and a half months is clearly directed at Ross and does not invite her input.


You’re right, and I’m sorry! This means a lot to me! I want you to be my friend again! I swear, I won’t say another word tonight.

That sounds like another word to me! Are you gonna take this seriously? (There’s no response from Chandler.) Okay.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and after Joey directly questioned Chandler about taking the apology seriously and received no response, Rachel might speak to address the unresolved tension or prompt Chandler.


Seriously, where did you get the hat?

Ross gave it to me.

Yeah, I think she looks good.

Well excuse me, my fashion-impaired friends, I am here to tell you that hats are back.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a general declaration to both Monica and Ross, not a direct question or prompt for Monica specifically.


(entering) Hey guys! I was at the library all morning and I already finished my five pages for today!

Great! Now, we can go to the Ranger game! (Pause) Last night!

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's sarcastic comment about the Ranger game is a direct, closed-loop response to Joey's announcement, not an open invitation for others to interject.


(to Chandler and Monica) Well, what is going on with you  two?

Oh yeah, thats what she says. But maybe youre not  ovulating at all, maybe its just a clever ruse to get me into bed.

(to Joey) You not gonna believe this She lied! She tricked  me into having sex with her.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just made a dramatic statement to Joey about Monica's deception, which is a revelation that might warrant a moment of silence for processing or for Chandler to elaborate.


Oh, like you don’t already have everything.

Phoebe, your in pain, would you just go to the dentist, just go.

All right, fine, fine, but if you’re my next victim, don’t come back as a poltergeist and like suck me into the TV set.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a conditional agreement to Rachel's urging, which completes the immediate exchange without requiring a further response from Rachel.


(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).

Ok, wait wait wait wait a minute wait a minute, I mean Rach, I mean if if... . If Hugsy means that much to Emma then...  well she can have him.

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Rachel just left the room, making her physically absent from the conversation and unable to respond to Joey's statement.


make a good point.

Yeah, they do seem to feel pretty bad.

(Gets up) Okay, okay. You two (to Phoebe and Rachel) go get the dessert. And I'll let you in.

monica addressed phoebe, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica is giving direct instructions to Phoebe and Rachel about getting dessert and letting them in, not addressing Chandler.


[her and Richard return to her place] So are you ok?

Yeah, just, I feel like I'm about a hundred. I thought I was just one of the guys.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica initiated the conversation by asking Richard if he was okay, and Richard just responded to her direct question with an emotional statement about his feelings.


Kip, my old roommate, y'know we all used to hang out together.

Oh, that poor bastard.

See? Yeah, you told me the story. He and Monica dated when they broke up they couldn't even be in the same room together and you all promised that you would stay his friend and what happened? He got phased out!

rachel addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he introduced the topic of Kip, and Rachel's lengthy turn recounts the story he told her, culminating in an accusation about "you all" phasing Kip out, which doesn't immediately require Chandler to speak.


(following her) Phoebe! I have to have those earrings, we're going to leave as soon as the show is over.

But I already gave them back to you!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's direct response about having already returned the earrings creates a clear conversational turn for Monica to address the discrepancy.


Oh God, I tried everything to make myself feel better. I even tried writing a song about it... but... I can't think of anything that rhymes with AARRGGHH!! (pause) Hey Monica, I really need your help getting through this...

Ok, you got it!

(after a pause) Unless... Maybe it's too crazy about this... Alright so... you know, there is no future... but that doesn't mean we still can't have fun. You know what? Forget what I said.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe directly asked for her help, and Monica agreed to provide it, making her an engaged party who can respond to Phoebe's evolving thoughts and retraction of her previous statement.


Have you guys picked a date yet?

Oh no, not yet.

cannot believe you’re engaged! (Ross looks at her) Just ‘cause its happening so fast; not ‘cause you’re such a loser.

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he was just discussing his engagement, and Phoebe's subsequent comment directly addresses the speed of *his* engagement, making him the clear recipient of her remark.


Pheebs, how’s it going?

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

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

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica directly addresses Chandler and makes an observation about him ("Look at Chandler with little baby girl Chandler"), inviting his response or acknowledgement.


Hey Phoebe, can I talk to you for a second?

So, what should you have done?

Well, y'know, the reason I didn't wanna go running with you is because um, well y'know the way that you run is a little...(Starts flapping her arms)

Well, it's embarrassing. People were looking at us like we were crazy.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel initiated the conversation with her and is directly explaining her feelings about Phoebe's running style, making Rachel's last statement about it being "embarrassing" a direct comment that invites Phoebe's reaction.


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?

chandler addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's interjection is a general question about the game's purpose, not directly addressing her, so she has no immediate conversational obligation to respond.


What? A brain transplant?!

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's most recent utterance directly addresses him with a personal comment ("you haven't had sex in three and a half months"), prompting a reply.


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

No, 10 is the highest.

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

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed her, told her she was up first, and then presented her with the first hypothetical situation, prompting her to respond by saying "Go!".


I know! It's just that…ever since high school Rachel was the one person I told everything too. Y'know? I miss that so much now. She's my best friend.

Well, I was actually—I-I came over here to-to borrow this lamp. To umm, look at my books, y'know, see them a little better.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just expressed her feelings about her friendship with Rachel, and Rachel's subsequent utterance is a clear deflection that Monica can address.


Umm, Joey, I know.

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

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having previously acknowledged Joey's distress, but Joey's question "You want to hear it?" is a general inquiry to the group rather than a direct.


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

Okay, it's just that dogs make me a little uncomfortable.

And I don't wanna say this, I don't you guys to hate me, but uh, I don't think, I can be around that dog anymore. Okay, so either the dog goes, or I go. (An awkward silence ensues.) Oh my god!!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's dramatic ultimatum and subsequent exclamation are a statement of his own feelings and a reaction to the situation, not a direct question or prompt for Joey to immediately respond.


(returning) Hey you guys, Hums While He Pees just asked me out!

Hey, I thought that guy was married.

He is! But he’s getting divorced—Ross! Maybe you know him.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly addressed Ross by name and asked him if he knew the person she was talking about, prompting a response from him.


The woman from the museum called and said that there was a cancellation and that we could move up our wedding and Chandler heard! (Phoebe gasps.) I know! How bad is this?!

Well for the regular guy, it’s bad, but Chandler, Oh dear God!

I know! I know! And he totally freaked out and I can’t find him anywhere!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just expressed strong concern about Chandler, and Monica's latest update about Chandler freaking out and being missing invites a continued response from Phoebe.


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

Well then, you should look with us.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's invitation for Chandler to "look with us" directly involves Rachel as one of the "us" in the proposed activity.


. 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.

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Chandler by name and proposed an activity for them to do together, requiring Chandler's response.


Oh, I hate this. Everything's changing.

Yeah I know, we're losing Ross, Joey said hence…

chandler addressed joey, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's incomplete statement "Joey said hence…" references Joey, indicating that the floor is being held or passed to Joey, not Phoebe.


So who's gonna tell them?

Not it! Damn it!

Rachel, this is yours.

Aah! Why? What are these for?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's "Why? What are these for?" is a direct question to Monica about the item Monica just gave her, prompting Monica to explain.


What...that scene I saw was so good!

Well, I'm feeling really insecure about the one we are shooting tomorrow...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey's expression of insecurity directly follows Rachel's compliment and invites a supportive or inquisitive response from her.


And they knew about it?

(pause as she considers it) Okay, well Ross, what is this really about?

Look, this is my home and I want to be able to come and go whenever I want!

Okay, I will find someplace else to do the rest of my appointments. I just don’t know what the big deal is!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's last statement directly responds to his complaint about his home and expresses confusion about "the big deal" he is making.


(silently) Okay. (Pause) Seriously, breathe louder Ross! That’s great!

Y’know we should probably ask the doctor if she even knows how to deliver a baby that’s half human and half pure evil!

Hi Dr. Long, how are you?

(to Rachel) Oh, you’re nice to her.

She has the drugs!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's statement "She has the drugs!" is a complete thought directed at him, offering an explanation that does not require an immediate verbal response.


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

Oh my god, you're right!

She even reads for pleasure!

How do you even know a woman like that?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's last utterance was a defensive rhetorical question directly responding to her previous inquiry, which does not necessarily demand an immediate verbal counter-response from her.


(Doesn't believe what she's hearing) Was your cabin    pressurised?

(laughs, but then moves to Phoebe) And don't get    me started on the way that people from Tulsa talk.

What's with the word y'all? You know, just... two    words just... pushed together... Are we all allowed to do that, because if so,    I say why stop there? You know, your new poodle could be your noodle. And fried    chicken? Could be fricken.Waiter, waiter excuse me, I'll have the fricken? (Monica    laughs) See, that's... that's funny with the fricken, right?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly addresses Monica, seeking validation for his joke by asking "See, that's... that's funny with the fricken, right?", which prompts her to respond.


Everyone at our school heard it!

Everybody at my school heard it! You were the hermaphrodite cheerleader from Long Island?!

Oh no!!!! Oh my God!! This is all making so much sense to me now! This is why Adam Carter wouldn’t go out with me! This is why Billy Tratt would just stay in this region! (Motions to her breasts.) (Joey has turned around.)

rachel addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has interjected with a self-contained realization about her own past that doesn't directly address Chandler or invite his immediate response.


(steps up and points at her) All right! You and me! Let’s go! Right now!

All right! All right! Enough! Enough! Enough!! Enough! (To Chandler and Monica) You two go home! I-I-I gotta talk to Janine! (They start to leave.)

(To Monica) Y’know I think you can take her.

All right, uh, we’ve got a little bit of a problem here. These people are my friends; you can’t treat them that way.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Joey is directly addressing Janine about her treatment of his friends, and Chandler is not being spoken to nor is he central to this specific confrontation.


I don't want to be single, okay? I just... I just- I just wanna be married again!

And I just want a million dollars! (He extends his hand hopefully.)

Oh God Monica hi! I just went to your building and you weren't there and then this guy with a big hammer said you might be here and you are, you are!

Okay, everybody, this is Rachel, another Lincoln High survivor. (To Rachel) This is everybody, this is Chandler, and Phoebe, and Joey, and- you remember my brother Ross?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he was just introduced to Rachel, but Monica's final remark was directed at Rachel, prompting Rachel to respond to the introduction.


...can't, can't a guy send a barbershop quartet to his girlfriend's office anymorrrrre!!

Oh, please, Ross it was so obvious! It was like you were marking your territory. I mean you might have well have just come in and peed all around my desk!

I would never do that!

Look, I know what's going on here, okay, Mark explained it all to me. He said this is what you guys do.

Yeah well if, if, if Mark said that, than Mark's an idiot.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's dismissive remark about Mark serves as a conclusive rebuttal to Rachel's previous point, not directly soliciting an immediate response from her.


Ah, we’re out. I sold them all.

Monica, I’m cutting you off.

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica is directly pleading with him for more boxes, requiring his response to her request.


Here's your scone.

Oh, thanks Gunther. (He takes it, hands the plate it's on to Rachel, sets it down on the table, and proceeds to pound it into oblivion while saying.) STUPID BRITISH SNACK FOOD!!!!!!!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just handed her the plate the scone was on, directly involving her in the physical exchange.


Yes it is. You see I've always found the men's bathroom very sexual. Haven't you?

No. And if I did, I don't think we'd be going out. Monica, this is getting ridiculous!

let them win!

Ugh, we have already proved that we are hot! Okay? So why-why are you getting so obsessed about this thing?!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, but Chandler's exasperated question directly challenges her obsession and serves as a concluding statement of his frustration, not necessarily demanding an immediate verbal.


Monica, Monica, look at this lamp. Is this tacky or what? We have to have this.

Rache, I think we have enough regular lamps.

What? Come on, it's not like I'm asking for this girly clock or anything,which, by the way, I also think is very cool.

It doesn't go with any of my stuff.

Well, what about my stuff?

You don't have any stuff.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Rachel's statement "You still think of it as your apartment, don't you?" is a direct and rhetorical challenge to Monica's possessiveness, Monica might pause to process the accusation rather than immediately respond.


I'm tellin' you, she leaned back, I could see her brain.

How many perfectly fine women are you gonna reject over the most superficialinsignificant things?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Monica's general question to Chandler about his superficial rejections opens up the floor for other friends, like Joey, to offer their perspective or comment on the ongoing group discussion.


Oh yeah, and what would my opening line be? 'Excuse me. Blarrglarrghh.'

Oh, c'mon. She's a person, you can do it!

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER because Rachel is directly encouraging Chandler after his self-deprecating comment, and Ross is not being addressed in their exchange.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's emotional outburst, "That's it? You're-you're gonna let me do this?! This-this is my career we're talking about here!", is a rhetorical expression of frustration directed at Ross's perceived inaction, indicating Joey may continue speaking to elaborate.


Whoa! Wait! Hello! What about me?

You? You! Want to watch Ben? (in the background Monica mouths ‘Don’t worry, I’ll be here the whole time.’ to Ross.) Yes! That’d be great, no, I just wanted to ask Monica, because I know how empty her life is. (Monica sarcastically mouths ‘Yeah!’ and holds up her thumb.)

Here. Ben, do you wanna play the airplane game, do you wanna show Rachel? Come here. (takes Ben) We’re gonna do something fun. Okay. (throws Ben up in the air a little bit and catches him) Weee!! (moves into the living room and does it again) Weee!! (starts to walk back into the kitchen as she does it again, and hits Ben’s head on that wooden beam across the ceiling.)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Monica is actively playing with Ben, addressing him directly and narrating their game, which does not require Rachel's input.


Whoa-whoa, Treeger made you cry?

Yes! And he said really mean things that were only partly true.

Joey, please don’t do that. I think it’s best that we just forget about it.

All right that’s it, school is in session! (Exits and slams the door.)

Explanation: Rachel was an active participant in the exchange about Treeger, but Joey's final declaration and exit from the room conclude the immediate conversation, leaving no one for Rachel to address.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica just expressed a significant personal concern about not making rent, which naturally invites a response or acknowledgment from Ross as a close friend.


I don’t know what I’m going to do. That date starts in like an hour.

Hey Ross, maybe if your skin was lighter. Your teeth wouldn’t look so bright.

Oh great. So all I need to do is get some new skin. Thank you.

Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. We’re not 13 anymore.

Ross this is the only thing left that has a shot at working.

But, won’t she notice I have makeup on?

Please. Half the guys out there have makeup on.

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's final utterance is a concluding piece of advice and encouragement directed at him, which doesn't immediately require a verbal response but rather implies a moment for him to consider her suggestion.


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

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

Because it's too delicious.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the accusation about the box, and Chandler's last utterance is a direct continuation of his defense to her, requiring her response.


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

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

Hmm, a lot of this stuff is from Colonial times. Hey, what are some other time periods Rachel? (She glares at him.)

Explanation: Phoebe was an active participant, but Ross's most recent utterance is a direct question to Rachel, shifting the conversational turn to her.


Really?! Oh that’s so exciting! Thank you! Thanks Mon! Oh but Mon, if you touch my guitar again I’ll have to pound on you for a little bit.

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

Okay, Monica. Mon, uh what-what you just saw…

(interrupting) Can I ask you just a little question, huh? Why tonight?

See, I’ve been waiting my whole life to be engaged, and unlike some people I’m only planning on doing this once. So, uh y’know, maybe this is selfish and I’m sorry about it, but I was kinda hoping tonight could just be about that.

No it’s not! No! No! Now it’s about you and Ross getting back together!

See yeah umm, you kinda stole my thunder!

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica's frustrated complaint about her thunder being stolen is directed at Ross and Rachel, making the current exchange a private confrontation between them.


Aw, my little nephew. Come here, little one. There's my little baby Ben. Hey, my little boy. Hey, he's not crying.

Yes! There's still pie.

I'm here. How's my little boy? Want Daddy to change your diaper? So, did you have fun with Uncle Joey and Uncle Chandler today?

ross addressed joey, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is addressing Ben and asking about Joey and Chandler, not Monica.


So what?! That doesn’t give you the right to ditch me!

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

Phoebe he’s right, that is the rule.

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe just delivered an emotional and concluding statement directly to him about the value of their friendship, which warrants a moment of silence for Joey to process her feelings.


You told this guy that I was looking for a fling?! You don’t tell the guy that!

Oh, between you telling him that I wanted to have a fling and me putting out on the first date—oh, he’s so gonna get the wrong idea.

Hey, Joey, could you pass the cheese?

Yeah. Listen uh, I’d prefer it if you didn’t call me Joey. Since I don’t know anyone here, I thought it’d be cool to try out a cool work nickname.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should stay silent because Joey just made a personal request about his name, which, while directed at her, is a statement of preference rather than a direct question requiring an immediate verbal response.


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, and Phoebe's open-ended question "what are you going to bet?" invites anyone in the group, including Rachel, to respond with their bet.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross just provided information about his location and purpose for calling, which invites Monica to respond.


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

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

Joey, you know you don’t actually have one.

Come on! What are you doing?! I’m in character! Would you talk to her! (Storms out.)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's final outburst is directed at Monica for breaking his character, and he then storms out, leaving no direct conversational opening for Phoebe.


I guess that's how.

Hey Monica, how's it going.

Oh it’s umm, good! It's umm, it’s good, just here watering the plants.

Well don't forget that fiches over there by Rachel.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Pete's instruction about watering the fiches by Rachel is a simple reminder that does not require a verbal response.


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

Maybe this should be more of a quiet game.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's general comment about the game being "more of a quiet game" is an open invitation for any group member, including Monica, to respond or offer a new direction for the activity.


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 addressed "you guys" with a question about getting a drink, which includes Monica, requiring a response.


Mom and dad just sent me in here to find out if you (points to Chandler) were trying to get Ross stoned!

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's most recent question, "Alright, alright, now-now who should I say tricked me into doing it?", is a direct follow-up to Monica's previous statement about him getting high and is implicitly addressed to her as the primary interlocutor in this exchange.


Ohh, she's pretty. Pretty ahh, pretty girl, the pretty--she's pretty.

Just go up to her and ask her out. (Chandler laughs) Oh, what's the worst thing that could happen?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica is directly addressing him, giving him advice, and asking him a rhetorical question about his hesitation to approach the girl he just commented on.


Yeah. (They kiss and as she starts to leave, Chandler starts to dance. Without turning around) Don't do the dance.

Oh, okay, I have condom in my wallet that I've had since I was twelve.

I don't think so.

Okay, now we just need something borrowed!

No, we'll-we'll bring it back! Just put it under your dress.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant in the playful exchange with Chandler, who just gave her a direct instruction to "put it under your dress," which does not immediately require a verbal response from her.


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

Oh, but look how straight those noodles are!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's general complaint about a task and Rachel's subsequent lighthearted comment about the noodles create an open conversational space for another group member to interject.


So I got ya something. [tosses Joey a bag of plastic spoons]

These'll go great in my new place. You know, 'till I get real ones.

Well, I can't use these forever. I mean, let's face it, they're no friend to the environment.

No-no, I mean what, what's this about your new place?

I'm movin' out like we talked about.

Well I didn't think that was serious. [grabs the spoons back] Ya know I thought that was just a fight.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last utterance directly expresses disbelief and challenges Joey's statement about moving out, requiring Joey to respond and clarify his intentions.


Okay, uh, about last night, um, Chandler.. you didn't tell... (Joey shakes his head) Okay, 'cause I'm thinking- we don't need to tell Chandler, I mean, it was just a kiss, right? One kiss? No big deal? Right?

What are you guys doing out here?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he was just speaking to Joey, and Chandler's question "What are you guys doing out here?" is a general inquiry directed at both Ross and Joey, not specifically demanding Ross's immediate response.


Chandler, Heckles was a nut case.

Our trains are on the same track, ok? Yeah, sure, I'm coming up 30 yearsbehind him, but the stops are all the same. Bitter Town. Aloneville. Hermit Junction.

All right, you know what we gotta do? We gotta get you outta here. Come on, I'llbuy you breakfast, let's go.

What if I never find someone? Or worse, what if I've found her, but I dumpedher because she pronounced it "supposably"?

Chandler, come on, you're gonna find somebody.

How do you know that? How?

I don't know, I'm just tryin' to help you out.

You'll see, you guys are all gonna go off and get married, and I'm gonna endup alone. Will you promise me something? When you're married, will you invite me over forholidays?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's last utterance is a rhetorical expression of fear and a general request to "you guys" about future holidays, not a direct question requiring an immediate response from Joey.


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

Oh that’s not true! That’s not true! I got her that backpack and she loved it! I remember how much she was crying the day when that big dog ran off with it… (notices the look on Monica and Phoebe’s faces.) Oh, there was no big dog. All right this sucks! I already got her this briefcase, and I had R.G. put on it… (Phoebe looks confused.) Her initials…

chandler addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Chandler clarified the initials for her confusion, his last statement is a self-deprecating comment about his own gift choice that does not directly prompt a response from Phoebe.


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

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

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

What about the closeness?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey directly responded to Monica's interjection about closeness, his dismissive statement "Closeness-shmoshness! There was three of us for crying out loud!" serves as a concluding remark to that specific point rather than an invitation for Monica to speak further.


This is so cool!

, you must be very proud!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey directly addressed Chandler and responded to his previous statement, creating a clear turn for Chandler to reply.


Hey, here's a thought, Ross. [reaches for the computer]

Don't touch the computer. Don't ever touch the computer.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the previous turn and Chandler then directly addressed him with a command not to touch the computer.


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

Oh, I'm so glad we cleared that up. Look, I'm sorry, some things are different for men and for women.

Go on, teach me something about men and women.

Okay, I've already taught you so much already, but whatever. See when you flirt with a guy you think, "I'm just flirting, no big deal." But the guy is thinking, "Finally! Somebody who wants to sleep with me!"

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is actively engaged in a direct discussion with Chandler, who just finished explaining his perspective on flirting, which Monica had challenged him to do.


I was hugging her as a friend. It’s not my fault her-her hair got in my face, she’s got a lot of it and it smells all-all uh…coconutty. (Phoebe raises her eyebrows.) What?! Oh, that doesn’t mean I have feelings for Rachel! Maybe it means I have feelings for coconuts!

(taking his coffee) Okay, whatever you say. But just be careful, all right? Rachel’s not in the same place you are.

am not in that place!

Okay, I didn’t understand that, but y’know, maybe that’s ‘cause you were speaking the secret language of love!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a teasing, concluding remark directed at him that doesn't require an immediate verbal response, allowing the comedic beat to land.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel has just delivered a significant and potentially surprising announcement about her mother moving in with them, and the turn is open for a reaction from another participant or for Rachel to elaborate further.


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!

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addresses him and expresses her extreme anger towards him, prompting a response from him in their ongoing argument.


Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should SPEAK because Phoebe directly addressed him with a warning about Rachel's feelings, which is a direct response to Ross's previous denial about having feelings for Rachel.


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

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

No. (Monica brushes Coma Guy's hair in the other direction) No! No! ...So, um, do you think he's doing any better than he was this morning?

How would I know? I-I wasn't here.

Really? Not even to, um, change his PAJAMAS?! (Whips back the sheet to reveal him wearing new pajamas.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's rhetorical question and the reveal of the new pajamas directly contradict Monica's earlier claim, leaving her in a position where a verbal response is not immediately expected or easily formulated.


Touched. Used. Sat on. Sleep on.

I'll take it all.

Hey, Ross, you're okay with that?

her to New York, I'm sure everything will be fine.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Ross's statement about "her to New York" represents a topic shift, not a direct response to Joey's previous question about the couch, and is likely directed at someone else or a general thought.


(entering) Look, I really need some help, okay? Why? Why did I have to speak in a British accent?! What do I do?

Why don’t you phase it out? Yeah, fade the accent out and people will think you’re, y’know, that you’re adjusting to life in America.

Yeah, I mean, come on Ross, no one will even notice. I mean they’re probably not even listening!

Monica you really think I should try this phasing out thing?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross directly addressed her for confirmation on her suggestion; however, the question may be rhetorical or Ross might continue speaking, not necessarily requiring an immediate verbal response.


(looking at her truffle) Look at it, isn’t it beautiful?

Yeah, yeah, what is it?

It’s a truffle. It’s got all of these layers. First there’s a layer of ladyfingers, then a layer of jam, then custard, which I made from scratch, [Joey and Ross make impressed faces] then raspberries, more ladyfingers, then beef sauteed with peas and onions, [Joey and Ross look like something’s wrong.] then a little more custard, and then bananas, and then I just put some whipped cream on top!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he previously asked what the item was, and Rachel's detailed, concerning description of the "truffle" directly addresses him and invites a reaction from his visibly confused state.


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

Well, Chandler and I are in a bar…

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just explicitly included him in the unfolding story by saying "Chandler and I are in a bar," making him a direct co-narrator or a key figure whose perspective is relevant.


Okay, she can’t go.

Ross, you can’t tell her not to go. You just started dating.

Then what am I supposed to do?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's direct question, "Then what am I supposed to do?", is a clear invitation for her to offer further advice or a solution, directly following her previous statement.


Yeah, I just got uh, got plans.

Well, John McLane had plans!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just stated he had "plans," and Ross's subsequent comment directly references and playfully challenges Chandler's statement, inviting a response.


Joey, did you even interview this woman before you asked her to move in?

Of course I did.

Uh-huh, what exactly did you ask her?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, but Monica's direct and skeptical follow-up question about what he asked her likely leaves him momentarily struggling to formulate a response.


(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.

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

Look, either help me or go.

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

(He checks his watch) Sure. I’ll help you.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross just directly responded to her repeated request for help by agreeing, completing the immediate exchange.


, yeah! And he lived a full life, he was in the first wave   at Omaha Beach.

Hey, I'm sorry, I should have given you guys my    black book when I got married! Although it wasn't so much a book as a... napkin.    With Janice's phone number on it.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group discussion, and she can speak to react to Chandler's self-deprecating joke about his "black book" or to contribute to the ongoing conversation.


We got locked out of the apartment, we

Thats a great storycan I eat it?

And then Rachel wasnt sure she could leave the baby.

N-it wasnt easy, but its your birthday and I did what I got  to do.

Oh honey, this is for the best, thus Im not distracted,  worrying about Emma, how shes doing at home and Im being completely here with  you and, oh, she spit up!

She spit up. Judy! She spiJudy! Look alive, Judy! (they sit  down) Thank you.

Oh, ooh, everything looks delicious. What should I ha-ave?  What should I have?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's final utterance is a general rhetorical question about what she should eat, not a direct address or specific query to Joey that requires his immediate response.


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

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

Ross, that was a Halloween costume, unless you would like me to go to this thing as Little Bo Peep.

rachel addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Chandler should stay silent because Rachel is directly addressing Ross about a Halloween costume, making their exchange a private one between them.


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

Joey, why is your cable out?

I uh, oh! Because, uh, I haven’t really paid the bill

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he directly asked Joey why his cable was out, and Joey just provided the answer to Chandler's question.


Look, can't we just say that you believe in something, and I don't.

No, no, Pheebs, we can't, ok, because--

What is this obsessive need you have to make everyone agree with you? No,what's that all about? I think, I think maybe it's time you put Ross under the microscope.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe directly challenged Ross with a question about his "obsessive need" and suggested he be "under the microscope," prompting his response.