What a beautiful night to be running around the street, looking for tickets. And the wind sure made it fun.

Phoebe, we lost half of them.

So, what? Monica, we have the winning ticket! My psychic said I  was gonna win, remember?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a declaration dismissing Monica's previous concern about lost tickets and asserting her belief in the winning ticket, which does not directly solicit an immediate verbal response from Monica.


What? A brain transplant?!

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

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

monica was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica was directly addressed by Ross in his most recent utterance, creating an expectation for her to respond verbally after her non-verbal acknowledgment.


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

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

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

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

But Ross, its you and me!

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Rachel is directly addressing Ross to discuss their potential living arrangement, making the current exchange a private one between them.


You got it.

Joey, what are you doing?

Just being friendly. (He gives Monica a ‘what’s wrong with you?’ look and proceeds to walk behind the counter.)

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has answered her direct question and is physically disengaging by walking behind the counter, indicating the end of that specific exchange.


Phoebe, come on that's silly.

All right, so let's switch.

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

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

Oh, you're no ordinary roommate are you?

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel has directly invited her to go running and is now elaborating on the activity, expecting Phoebe's response to the invitation.


Well, now she has no eyebrows, mission accomplished.

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

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed her by name and asked her a question, requiring a response.


Oh, and Monica gets to keep her?   In her house? I am so jealous!

You know, I would give her up, for you.

No, I couldn't let you do that.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance directly responds to and politely declines Monica's offer, effectively concluding that specific exchange without requiring further immediate input from Monica.


Oh.... my God.

(pats Chandler on the leg) That's good, just keep rubbing your head. That'll turn back time.

No it's not. It's small. It's tiny. It's petite. It's wee.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's humorous list of synonyms for "small" is a complete thought that doesn't require an immediate verbal response from Joey.


No! She had the ring on, she seemed so excited, and then she took her breast out.

Joey, you have to tell her what’s going on! And what did it look like?!

I didn’t look at it. Stupid baby’s head was blocking most of it.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey just directly answered Chandler's specific question about what the breast looked like, and his response "I didn't look at it.


Come on up. I'm gonna get the rest of his stuff together. [walks in his room]

Ok, we can do this now, can't we Ben? Yes we can, yes we can. [finishes the diaper] There. I did it. I did it. Look at that, oh, stays on and everything. Hi.

I'm sorry, what did you just say? Did you just say hi? Oh my God, Ross, Ross, Ben just said 'Hi'.

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Ross with excitement, sharing the news that Ben said "Hi," prompting Ross to respond to her observation.


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

Oh my God!!! Ross!!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addressed Ross with an exclamation of his name, clearly soliciting a response from him.


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

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

Well neither do I!

Is this about Mark?

(shocked) Oh my God.

Oh my God. I cannot keep having this same fight over and over again, Ross, no, you’re, you’re, you’re making this too hard.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly addressed Ross, accusing him of making their ongoing fight too hard, which prompts him to respond to her statement.


I don't know, probably just invest it.

Seriously, that's your fantasy? To invest it?

Oh, I'm sorry, did I say "invest it"? I meant "be cool and piss it all away" (Joey and Chandler pleased)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just introduced a new, enthusiastic idea to the group with "Ooh, ooh, I know! We should pool all own money and buy the Knicks!", which is not a direct question to Ross, allowing for a moment of silence or for others to react.


I need to get some Richard.

Monica, you broke up with him for a reason.

I know, I know. I'm just so tired of-of missing him. I'm tired of wondering why hasn't he called. Why hasn't he called!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is currently expressing her personal feelings and rhetorical questions about Richard, not directly soliciting a response or advice from Rachel.


(to Joey) You owe me 20 bucks.

Thank you. Thank you so much!

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

All right, I'm nine years old.

We just finished this magnificent Thanksgiving dinner. I have--and I remember this part vividly--a mouthful of pumpkin pie, and this is the moment my parents choose to tell me they're getting divorced.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just given Chandler his food, but Chandler is now recounting a personal and emotional story about his parents' divorce, which is a monologue not directly soliciting an immediate response from Monica.


Yeah! And she's comforted by him because she loves her uncle Joey so much.

Really? She... she loves me?

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's last utterance directly responds to his previous question about Emma's affection and offers him reassurance before she leaves the room.


I love that movie. (Joey is using it as a pillow)

There it is. Joey, what are you doing?

I'm sorry, it just felt nice.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just asked Joey a direct question, and Joey's subsequent apology and explanation directly addressed her query, concluding the immediate exchange.


Hey Monica it’s Joey. Listen uh, Phoebe and I smell gas comin’ from your apartment.

What? Are you serious?! (To Chandler) Joey smells gas!

Yeah and we’d go check it out, but you took away our keys.

Well do something! Get in there!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has just been given a direct command by Monica to "do something" and "get in there," despite Joey having previously stated that he cannot because Monica took away.


(nearly weeping) I was not ready for this today!

Oh, Phoebe, I’m sorry! Phoebe has prepared something as well.

That’s right, I've prepared a song for Emma. From my heart to    hers. For there’s no greater gift, than the gift of music. (she starts    singing) Emma! Your name poses a dilemma. 'Cause not much else rhymes with Emma!    Maybe the actor Richard Crenna, he played the commanding officer in Rambo. Happy    birthday Emma!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she introduced Phoebe's performance, and now that Phoebe has finished her song, Rachel is expected to react or comment on it.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just accused Phoebe of writing about them, and Phoebe directly responded to Monica's accusation, making it Monica's turn to react to Phoebe's denial.


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

Give him money? It was a joke!

No, to get a table! Places like are always shakin’ you down. Everybody wants to be paid off.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica is directly explaining to him the necessity of giving money to the Maitre d', clarifying her previous instruction after his misunderstanding.


Ok, I didn't see it, because I was putting on my jacket, but I uh want tobelieve you.

Hey Chandler. Monica just broke my seashell lamp.

rachel addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Rachel directly addressed Chandler with a complaint about Monica, initiating a new exchange that does not involve Phoebe.


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

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

Carol, what's the matter? What happened?

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

Oh my god.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Carol is currently explaining her distress about her parents to Ross, who is actively engaging her, making it an inappropriate moment for Monica to interject.


Wow! I can’t believe you lied to me.

Okay, I can fix this! Okay Monica, Rachel thinks all you can talk about is the wedding. (Rachel glares at her.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed her and explained Rachel's perception of her, prompting Monica to respond to the accusation.


Hey, y'know while we’re on that, when are you gonna tell my sister that you don’t live here anymore.

I think on some levels she already knows.

Phoebe, she doesn’t know that you sneak out every night, she doesn’t know that you sneak back every morning, and she doesn’t know that you’ve been living with your Grandmother’s for a week now.

Okay, well maybe not on those levels.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe's last utterance is a concession to Ross's point, acknowledging his argument about Monica's lack of awareness, which doesn't require an immediate follow-up from Ross.


(to a customer) Are you all finished here?

Okay, here are the tips for this morning. Jen gets 50, 50 for me, and Joey owes eight dollars.

Well if it’s free food, how come you’re charging me for it?

gunther did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Gunther is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a rhetorical question challenging the charge rather than a direct request for further information from Gunther, allowing Gunther to remain silent.


Y'know I don’t, I don’t understand guys, I mean I-I would never congratulate Monica on a great stew by y'know, grabbin’ her boob.

Okay, can we please go eat?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's utterance is a general request to the group to go eat, not a direct question or comment requiring a specific response from Rachel.


Oh my God, I’m so sorry.

What’s the big deal?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's "What's the big deal?" directly responds to Rachel's apology by dismissing it, indicating that no further explanation or apology is needed from Rachel.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is continuing her explanation of their differing high school experiences, providing a detailed contrast that doesn't directly solicit an immediate response from Rachel.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica should speak because Chandler's last utterance was a direct response to her previous statement and acknowledged her non-verbal reaction, inviting her to continue their exchange about Joey.


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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she and Ross are having a private exchange about Sandy, and Ross's last comment about Sandy being "too sensitive" directly invites her response.


Phoebe, do you want to go see a movie after dinner tonight?

Oh we can't, we already have plans.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because she initiated the conversation by asking Phoebe a direct question, and Phoebe has just responded, creating an opportunity for Monica to acknowledge the answer or ask a follow-up.


Are you serious?! Chandler, we ate an entire cheesecake two days ago and you want more?

Well I’ve forgotten what it tastes like okay?!

It was cheesecake. It was fine. It had a buttery, crumbly, graham cracker crust, with a very rich yet light, cream cheese filling… (Pause) Wow! My whole mouth just filled with saliva!

are just hungry! We have not had lunch! We are just light-headed! So let us go out and have lunch and forget about the cheesecake.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the ongoing discussion about the cheesecake, and Chandler's last utterance directly responds to her detailed description and attempts to redirect their focus to lunch.


You got it.

Okay, see ya later.

See ya. (Ross exits, and Chandler moves over next to Joey, laughing.) Have fun planning your mellow bachelor party.

Well, there’s gonna be strippers there. He didn’t say anything about no strippers.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Joey's last utterance directly responds to Chandler's previous comment about the "mellow bachelor party," continuing their shared exchange.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler has interjected to question Ross directly about his previous utterance, momentarily diverting the conversational flow away from Rachel.


Are you scared?

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

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER, as Joey's general question about who makes up the questions is a follow-up to Monica's direct inquiry to him, not an address to Ross.


He shot a bird!

Oh that is over!

Phoebe, are you okay?

Yeah. Yeah, I'll be alright.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel directly asked Phoebe if she was okay, and Phoebe just responded to Rachel, making the current exchange a private one between them.


Well, you tell a lot of jokes!

Look, Chandler, it’s my joke. But, hey, if it makes you feel any better they don’t print the name, so it doesn’t really matter who gets credit, right?

Yeah, I guess.

printed my joke.

No, it’s my joke, it’s mine. You can call them, they’ll tell you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just made a definitive statement directly to Chandler, asserting ownership of the joke and offering proof, which does not explicitly invite an immediate response.


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

What are you saying?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly questioned Chandler about his previous statement, requiring him to clarify what he was saying.


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

And she wants to go hunting, too!!

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

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

I don't care about any of that!!

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Rachel's last utterance was a direct response to Phoebe's philosophical argument, continuing their exchange without involving Monica.


let me nap! Ugh, I’m gonna get cranky!

Joey, there is a perfectly good couch across the hall!

one of the places the duck got sick!

Now Joey, what did the duck do?!

eat your face cream!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey has just directly answered her question about what the duck did, concluding that specific line of inquiry.


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

(quietly) That would be nice.

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

chandler addressed joey, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the previous exchange with Ross, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a self-comment or a new interaction directed towards Joey, not continuing the previous topic with Rachel.


Come on little Chandler, it's time to be born. Come on little Chandler! Come on!

Oh God, kindergarten flashback.

They musta read the sonogram wrong. 'Cause they, 'cause they thought it was a boy, but Chandler's a girl! Chandler's a girl!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he just spoke and is the subject of Frank Jr.'s humorous observation, but Frank Jr.'s comment is a playful monologue directed at the baby rather than a direct address requiring Chandler's immediate conversational turn.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is directed to Rachel, shifting the conversational focus away from Monica's previous comment.


Okay, well, we’ll call the company that sent her!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should speak because Joey directly responded to his previous suggestion by explaining why it wouldn't work and then shared a humorous anecdote.


Phoebe, you had a date three days ago.

That wasn’t a date! That was, that was just friends getting together…(quietly) having sex.

Okay. Okay, see? I get the phone.

broke with Tag a week ago.

Yeah! (Breaking up) And until now, I didn’t think I’d love again.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a personal reflection about her own feelings of love, which does not directly prompt a response from Phoebe.


of me playing rugby with him was like hilarious. So I’m gonna show her how tough I really am!

(starts laughing, Ross stares at her) I’m sorry. I’m sorry. You’re right, you are a tough guy. You’re the toughest palaeontologist I know.

Look, don’t worry about me. Okay? I’ll just stay real energetic and stay away from the ball. I’ll uh, I’ll be that guy right out of the circle. (He points to a player who starts running and then gets viscously tackled from behind.)

Oh, well maybe there was a dog lookin’ at him.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Rachel's sarcastic comment about the tackled player serves as a concluding remark or a playful jab, not directly soliciting a further response from Ross.


What thing? What is this thing?

Oh my God!

Ross, why didn’t you tell me that?

Eh, ‘cause I knew that if I told you, you’d make me go, and I knew you needed someone to be with you tonight. Come on. Come on.

I cannot believe you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel's statement "I cannot believe you" is an emotional reaction to Ross's previous explanation that does not pose a question or directly solicit a further verbal response from him.


Hey! I’m sorry! That—(sees that Joey is about to leave) where are you going?

I don’t know. I might stay there for a few days while I look for an apartment.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just directly answered his question about where he is going and is now elaborating on his plans to stay there while looking for an apartment.


You know where Joey is?

I don't believe this... Have you guys been...

And then she told me that she and Joey had broken up,   and that part of the reason was that she had feelings for me.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross is continuing a narrative about Joey's breakup and the other person's feelings for him, but he is not directly addressing Joey or soliciting a response from him in this.


So tell me, what are Joey Tribbiani’s end of the night moves?

Ah, well, if I want the girl to kiss me, first thing I do is make my lips  look irresistible.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic by asking Joey a direct question, and he just responded to her, making it her turn to react or ask a follow-up.


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

Ross! He's playing with my spatulas again!

Okay, look, he's not gonna hurt them, right?

Do you always have to bring him here?

I didn't wanna leave him alone. Alright? We- we had our first fight this morning. I think it has to do with my working late. I said some things that I didn't mean, and he- he threw some faeces...

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Ross is explaining his personal issues with his son, Ben, to Monica, and Joey is not being addressed in this private exchange.


Hey, isn’t weird to think about how next year at this time they’ll be a little baby at the table? (Chandler turns around in horror.) (Seeing him) Rachel’s! But good to know where you’re at!

I have no idea.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's non-committal response "I have no idea" to her observation about his reaction does not directly invite her to speak further.


No, I don’t want to tell you.

More embarrassing than shiny raspberry lip balm?! (Rachel just looks at  him.) I didn’t say raspberry before did I? All right just-just tell me Rach, just  tell me!

(laughs) Okay. All right, stand up. (They do so.) Well, when we’re  at the door, I lightly press my lips against his, and then move into his body just for a  second, and then I make this sound, "Hmmm." Okay, I know it doesn’t sound  like anything, but I swear it works.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel has just finished describing the "embarrassing" thing Joey had been pressing her to reveal, creating a clear opportunity for him to react to the information he requested.


The young hot ball and chain.

(checking her watch) Op! We gotta go! (The girls stand up.)

We’re gonna pick up the wedding dress then we’re gonna have lunch with mom. (Joey stands up.)

monica addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's statement about her and Rachel's plans is a declarative update to the group as they prepare to leave, not a direct address or question inviting Chandler to speak.


bar after every  game.

Okay. Phoebe that’s it. Come on, get out—out of the chair. Get  out! (She goes to move Phoebe, but Phoebe goes limp and Monica can’t move her.) Oh  come…Phoebe!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she is witnessing Monica's physical struggle to move Phoebe, creating an opportunity for her to react to the humorous situation.


What? They will be!

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and she should speak to respond to Ross's frustrated declaration of leaving, which naturally prompts a reaction or question from those present.


I don’t want him to tell this story for years.

Oh, but he will. He still tells the story how Monica tried to escape from fat camp.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because Ross just directly mentioned her by name and brought up a personal story about her, making her the direct subject of the conversation.


I am pretty wisdomous.

So... what do you say?

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

phoebe was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the previous turn by asking Joey a question, and Joey just directly responded to her, making it her turn to acknowledge his acceptance.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the ongoing group discussion and speaks to contribute his perspective on the topic of "stealing her thunder" that Ross and Monica are currently debating.


(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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly asked for help from those present, and she can contribute her own advice or reaction to Monica's suggestion regarding his accent dilemma.


Ok, ok, ok. Ooh, hey 'new doc on the block, Days of Our Lives' Joey Tribbiani.' Ooh, cool picture.

Ooh, I look good.

Uh, well, kinda yeah. Like, remember last week when Alex was in the accident? Well the line in the script was, 'If we don't get this woman to a hospital, she's going to die.' But I made it, ' If this woman doesn't get to a hospital, she's not gonna live.'

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the discussion about Joey's acting and picture, and he is now elaborating on his work, making it natural for her to react to his explanation of the script line.


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

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

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica directly questioned Chandler and addressed him by name, requiring him to respond to her inquiry about his actions.


You have to!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because she previously told Joey "You have to!", and Joey's current utterance is a direct counter-argument to her statement, requiring her to respond to his dismissal of Halloween.


(entering) Hey! Ross and I were looking for you! What are we all doing in  here? (Looks at Chandler) Oh, my! (Covers the spot where Joey wants bubbles to be  replaced.)

(entering) Well hey! What’s going on? Ooh, cool boat—(Sees why the  boat’s there)—Oh, no. (Averts his eyes by looking around the room) (To Rachel)  Hey, did you, did you tell them?

No, I was waiting for you!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just received a direct answer from Rachel to his question, and the conversational turn has not been explicitly passed back to him for an immediate follow-up.


Just let her serve the beef-custard thing?

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey just made a humorous and slightly suggestive rhetorical question directly to her, which doesn't require an immediate verbal response.


I just—I thought you guys were doing it, I didn't know you were in love!

So that's it! It's over! Everybody knows!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's previous statement directly concerned her and Chandler, and Joey's exclamation "Everybody knows!" is a reaction to their revealed secret, inviting a response from her.


Ohh, great! Oh hey, listen Ross, thanks for being so cool about this.

No, that’s all right.

No, it’s not. I mean you-you made me your best man and I totally let you down!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is continuing to express his feelings of guilt and elaborate on why he feels he let Ross down, making it appropriate for Ross to listen and allow Joey to finish his thought.


Ohh, get these things out of me!

Breathe! Breathe! Breathe throw the pain.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should speak because he just expressed distress, and Ross is directly addressing him with instructions on how to cope with his pain.


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

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

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

(looking out window) Oh, god help us.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's exclamation "Oh, god help us" is an interjection directed at an external event, not a continuation of her conversation with Joey about Bob.


You're a dork.

I can't believe this.

Chandler, I said I was sorry.

monica addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's direct apology to Chandler is a specific exchange between them that does not require Joey's input.


Hey, so did everything go all right with the annulment?

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

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

Oh yeah, why not?

Okay, umm, I’m gonna get my sweater. (Walks away.)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he just agreed to go to a movie with Rachel, and her statement about getting her sweater is a direct action in preparation for their shared plan, inviting a follow-up or confirmation from Ross.


We’ll try to keep it down.

Phoebe, could you do me a favour? Could you try this on? I just wanna makesure it fits.

Ooh, my first birthday present... (delightedly examining the cardigan inher lap) ..oh, this is really...

Oh, no no no. It’s for Ursula. I just figured, you know, size-wise.

Ohhh... Sure, yeah... (disgustedly dropping the cardigan back into the bag)..okay, it fits.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant who made a request to Phoebe, and Phoebe's final utterance, "okay, it fits," directly answers and completes Joey's request without inviting further immediate dialogue.


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

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

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed her with reassurance after Phoebe expressed her frustration, inviting a response.


Well, I try to y'know, squeeze things. (Phoebe giggles uncontrollably.) Are you okay?

Well, if you really wanna know, I'm—Oh! I can't tell you this.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler should SPEAK because he just asked Phoebe if she was okay, and her response "I can't tell you this" directly addresses his inquiry while creating an opening for him to follow up.


No, I'm sorry.

Why didn't he call? He's gonna stay with Julie, isn't he? He's gonna stay withher and she's going to be all, "Hi, I'm Julie, Ross picked me, and we're gonna to getmarried, have a lot of kids and dig up stuff together."

rachel addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel is engaged in an emotional monologue about Ross and Julie, not directly addressing Monica or requiring a response from her.


I don't get it. What do you see in this guy, anyway?

Well... he happens to be a very nice... guy....

Rachel, come on. Give us a chance.

Ross, it's too hard.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Ross and responded to his plea, creating a clear conversational turn for him to continue the exchange.


Well, you tell a lot of jokes!

Look, Chandler, it’s my joke. But, hey, if it makes you feel any better they don’t print the name, so it doesn’t really matter who gets credit, right?

ross addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is directly addressing Chandler about the joke's credit, making it an exchange between them.


Skidmark’s still got a way with the ladies.

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

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

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly responded to Rachel's apology and clarified her meaning, prompting Rachel to continue the conversation.


(looking at the page) 717? (to Carol) Where’s 717? (He gets up to return the page, Carol starts to take the last of the food into the kitchen, but Ross grabs the last piece.) Hey, you’ve have more of these for Susan right?

No. But it’s okay, I’ll just put out pickles or something.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Carol directly answered Ross's question about the food for Susan and then offered a resolution, completing the exchange about the food.


Well, last time I almost got fired. You must end it, you must end it now!

Oh, come on! It’s not like this is an everyday occurrence for me! I mean usually I’m pretty much just in there by myself.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's defensive response directly addresses her previous demand, making it her turn to continue the exchange.


You set her up?!

Joey what-what were you thinking?!

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross has directly addressed Joey multiple times, most recently asking him a question about the date he set up for Rachel, requiring Joey to provide information.


Yeah, right Monica. I'm so sorry.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Joey, dismissing his apology and saying "see ya," which prompts Joey to acknowledge her statement or departure.


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

Hey! So, did you quit?

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Rachel's question, "Hey! So, did you quit?", is directed at another person and not Monica.


Are you scared?

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

Ross will do it.

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly assigned Ross the task of making up the questions in response to Joey's query, making him the next expected speaker.


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

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

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

monica addressed ross, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a direct piece of advice offered to Rachel about her options for sex, not a response to Phoebe's previous comment or an invitation for her to speak.


He's a brilliant diagnostician!

Diagnostician or boo-boo fixer?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Chandler's rhetorical question "Diagnostician or boo-boo fixer?" directly responds to Ross's previous statement, but it functions as a sarcastic rephrasing rather than a direct prompt for Ross to elaborate further.


(turning all the way around, and still not facing Chandler) Yeah, you are! (Starts dancing.) I scared you!

(laughing) You did look like an idiot.

Hey, I wasn't the only one who looked like an idiot. All right? Remember when Ross tried to say, "Butternut squash?" And it came out, "Squatternut buash?"

joey addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has shifted the topic to an anecdote about Ross, which does not directly address Chandler or require a response from him.


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

I can’t tell you that, no.

He took up the carpet, and now you can hear everything.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's last utterance is an explanatory statement about the noise, elaborating on her previous sarcastic comment to Joey, but it does not directly prompt him for a response.


Hey! That was a practical purchase! I needed that car for transportation! Okay? I-I have a child!

How hot do I look in this, huh?!

Ross, a sports car? Wouldn’t it have been cheaper to just stuff a sock down there?

been into cars.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's final statement "been into cars" serves as a concluding remark to their specific exchange about the car and Ross's masculinity, not an invitation for further comment.


Wow, hello! You look great!

Thank you! I know, though.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross initiated the compliment to Phoebe, and Phoebe's "Thank you! I know, though" is a direct response to him, inviting him to continue the interaction.


So how many more do you have tomorrow?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler is still elaborating on his answer to Ross's initial question, concluding with an anecdote that doesn't directly prompt Ross or anyone else to speak.


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

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

Ah, no-no-no just Ross. Ross and Joey is embarrassing enough.

Uh actually, sorry I can’t even make it. I’m seeing Mona again tonight.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Ross just declined the invitation that Chandler suggested, directly responding to Chandler's previous statement about inviting him.


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

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

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

(raises his hand) I don't! No, I wanna live with the super-hot Australian dancer.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's statement "I don't! No, I wanna live with the super-hot Australian dancer" is a complete answer to Chandler's rhetorical question that doesn't explicitly prompt him for an immediate follow-up.


Wow Pheebs, you speak Italian?

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

(She enters and hands Phoebe the earring) Here you go. Thank you!

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just directly addressed her, handed her an earring, and thanked her, which prompts a response.


(entering) Phoebe? (Phoebe comes back into the living room) Oh, Phoebe, I'm so sorry. Have you been here long?

(saddened) It's okay. What the hell took you so long?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation with Phoebe and was just directly asked a question by Phoebe about her lateness.


I thought you were going out with Elizabeth.

Yeah, I was but uh, she was a little busy with a water balloon fight.

Oh Ross, sometimes grown-ups have commitments they just can’t get out of!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him and offered a critical comment on his situation with Elizabeth, prompting him to respond.


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

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

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the discussion about naming and Chandler's most recent utterance directly countered Joey's suggestion, inviting a response.


obviously, I just—I misspoke. It's okay.

okay, I mean as long as you know that Chandler and I are also very hot and fiery, just as hot as you! I mean our flame, whew, is on fire!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica is explicitly including him in her statement about their relationship, making him a direct subject of the current discussion and inviting his affirmation.


No way!  I've been going to the guy for 12 years.

Oh come on!  He said he was going to do my inseam, and he ran his hand up my leg, and then, there was definite...

That's how they do pants!  Ross, will you tell him? Isn't that how they measure pants?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just directly addressed Ross, asking him to confirm the tailoring method to Chandler, which shifts the conversational turn to Ross.


Why the hell didn't you tell me!

I'm sorry. What was I supposed to do stand up and shout 'Hey, Rachel, your butt is showing!'

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should speak because Ross's defensive rhetorical question was a direct response to her previous accusation, requiring her to continue the exchange.


Sure. By the way, there's a difference between being obsessive and. . .

Ross, the heat!

Fine, OK! Heat, heat, heat, and I'm the obsessive one. [goes to the radiator and starts turning the knob] OK, this way is on, so this is. . . [breaks off the knob] off.

No, no, I was turnin' the knob and, and. . . here it is.

Well put it back.

It uhh, it won't go back.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just directly responded to her instruction to put the knob back by stating that it won't go back, which concludes his attempt and shifts the immediate action away from her.


For the ride.

Yeah, like in a cab...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, but Chandler is still elaborating on the previous point about the ride and has not finished his thought or directly prompted Joey for a response.


Oh that's not bad, Pheebs?

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

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

chandler addressed joey, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler has just addressed Joey directly, indicating that Joey is the intended next speaker.


Yes! I’d love to! Have her come by the office.

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

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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Joey is a bystander as Ross's statement about dinosaur stuff and fossils is a direct response to Phoebe, not addressed to Joey, who is already disengaging from the conversation.


Hey! How’d your date go with Jake?

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

Okay, stop it Phoebe, you’re getting me all tingly.

(laughs) All I could think of was y’know, "Is he gonna kiss me? Is he gonna kiss me?"

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and she should stay silent because Phoebe is continuing her narrative about her date, which Monica initiated, and is not directly soliciting a response from Monica.


How’d the lecture go?

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct apology specifically to Ross, shifting the immediate focus of the exchange to Rachel and Ross.


(on tape) Yeah. (Pause) Anyway umm, it probably worked out for the best.

And in about five seconds you’re gonna see why.

(on tape) Ross did I ever tell you about the time that I went backpacking through Western Europe?

Now I’m so happy.

What are you talking about?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, and although Rachel directly asked him "What are you talking about?!" seeking an explanation for his previous comment, he does not immediately offer a response.


What are these, like famous chickens?

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

Well, pretty incredible according to the message she left you on my machine. Hey,Chandler, why is this woman leaving a message for you on my machine?

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just directly asked him why a woman left a message for him on Ross's machine, requiring Chandler to provide an explanation.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is reassuring Chandler about their future together, and her last utterance is a concluding thought in their intimate exchange, not a direct question requiring an immediate response from Chandler.


Because of the weekend, we had a fight.

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

So, this isn't over?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica just finished giving him advice and reassurance in response to his previous statement, creating an opening for him to respond.


Why would I eat my own arm?

Well you wouldn't, but we own the paper, we can print whatever we want.

You know what, Ross? I'm gonna throw in 50 bucks for you.

You don't have to do that, I'll pay for myself. But just the fact that you want me to have fun with you guys - that's so sweet! Come here (they kiss and hug)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Ross's last utterance is a direct, affectionate response to Monica's offer, culminating in a private kiss and hug between them.


Chandler, you're not gonna die alone.

Janice was my safety net, ok? And now I have to get a snake.

If I'm gonna be an old, lonely man, I'm gonna need a thing, you know, a hook,like that guy on the subway who eats his own face. So I figure I'll be Crazy Man with aSnake, y=know. Crazy Snake Man. And I'll get more snakes, call them my babies, kids willwalk past my place, they will run. "Run away from Crazy Snake Man," they'llshout!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation by reassuring Chandler, and his subsequent monologue is a direct, extended response to her initial statement, inviting further engagement.


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

(entering) Hey Ross! I brought reinforcements.

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just directly greeted Ross and announced her arrival with reinforcements, prompting Ross to respond to her address.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is making a declarative statement about her own feelings and observations regarding the two people she believes are soul mates, and she is not directly addressing Chandler or inviting his immediate response.


Hey, honey! What’s the matter? (Monica shows her, her hat.) Fine, I was just trying to be nice! Whoa!

I mean I have not been picked on this much since kindergarten and they had to bring in someone from junior high to do the see-saw with me. (Joey laughs and Monica glares at him.)

I mean they’re trying to do everything they can to make me quit, and if there were any other job, I would. But this is something I’ve been waiting for my whole life.

Well, wait a minute, you’re the boss! Why don’t you just yell at them? Or, fire them?

I would love too, but I can’t! I mean I just can’t, you know that I’m not good at confrontation.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance directly responds to Rachel's previous suggestion by explaining her inability to confront, which concludes that specific line of advice without requiring an immediate follow-up from Rachel.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a direct response to Phoebe's complaint about the missing pizza and a comment directed at Phoebe, making it Phoebe's turn to respond.


Okay, you guys spend waaaay too much time together. (Goes back inside and shuts the door)

Okay, I'm scum, I'm scum.

Ross, how could you let this happen?

I don't know, God, I... well, it's not like she's a regular mom, y'know? She's, she's sexy, she's...

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Chandler physically left the conversation after his initial comment, and Ross's most recent utterance is a direct response to Joey, continuing their private exchange.


I can't believe we are at a real college party! (Rachel laughs excitedly) I have to pee so bad!

I know. But if some guy who looks like Corey Haim wants to kiss me tonight, I'm sooo gonna let them! (They spot Chandler)

Look, there's Chandler. You knew, that stupid friend of Ross'. Said I'm fat. You know I've already lost 4 pounds!

It... You can so totally tell.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel's last utterance directly responds to Monica's complaint about Chandler and her recent weight loss, offering a validating comment that Monica might be processing.


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

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

That's not a question.

But my mom always makes them. It's like a tradition. You get a little piece of turkey on your fork, a little cranberry sauce, and a tot! It's bad enough I can't be with my family because of my disease.

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Joey is making a dramatic plea to Monica about tater tots and his "disease," and Chandler is not being addressed or involved in this direct exchange.


And you know, I have a massage client soon.

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

ross addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross's initial plea was directed at the group, including her, but his final question directly addresses Monica, making Monica the expected next speaker.


You told me you hate massages!

let Phoebe in.

phoebe was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's utterance "let Phoebe in" directly references her and invites her to engage further in the conversation or situation.


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

So, you look great.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant as Richard just complimented her directly, but his statement "So, you look great" functions as a concluding pleasantry or observation rather than a question requiring an.


You're on in 5 Ms. Minnelli.

(on the phone) No-no-no, it's just a bit sudden. (Listens) No, it's great. Okay? I'm totally on board. I love you too, all righty. Bye. (Hangs up.)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Ross was just on a private phone call that did not involve Chandler, and Ross has not yet initiated a new exchange with anyone in the room.


But you can't stay with Phoebe, Ross! We're-we're roomies!

Look, you guys don't need me here taking up your space.

Well, we got plenty of space! There-there's still some over there (Points to where the window is but sees that there isn't any space there and points towards his door.) by-by that speaker. Please, just stay!

Are you guys sure about this?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's question "Are you guys sure about this?" is directed at both Joey and Phoebe, creating an opportunity for Phoebe to respond after Joey's previous strong insistence.


No it’s not! You want it, you’re gonna have to win it!

All right, so are we not having dinner at all?

Come on Phoebe, let’s go! Come on, it’s time to get serious, huddle up. Joey, keep your head in the game.

monica addressed joey, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's last utterance is a direct call to Phoebe and Joey to focus on the game, effectively dismissing Rachel's previous question about dinner and signaling a continuation of the competition.


What? Hey wait a minute! Phoebe, how do you even know who the father is?

I may play the fool at times, but I’m a little more than a pretty blond girl with an ass that won’t quit. (She takes the sweater out of her purse.) I believe this belongs to the father of your baby.

Oh God… Oh, he’s in there right now?

Uh-huh. Now you can turn around or you can go in there and rip the Band-Aid off. What to you want to do?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, and while Phoebe directly asked her "What do you want to do?", the gravity of the choice presented likely prompts Rachel to pause for internal consideration rather than an immediate verbal reply.


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

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

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

phoebe addressed rachel, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, but Phoebe's new, serious announcement about not wanting to live with Rachel is primarily directed at Rachel and requires Rachel's immediate attention or response.


Oh my God! How long has she been crying?

About a week and a half.

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

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's decision to stay, after Rachel looked upset at her attempt to leave, invites a direct response or comment from Rachel.


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

Oh, Chandler, sorry.

Ok, well, this was very special.

Rach, come see who's out here!

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Monica has shifted her attention from him to Rachel, directly addressing Rachel to come see someone, which does not involve Chandler.


Well lets see. Maybe he knows where Ross is. (They walk towards Chandler) Hey, how's it going (tries to look as un-interested in him as possible - checking out her nails).

Listen Adrienne, you can't tell Chandler about this.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Ross is speaking directly to Adrienne about a secret, and Rachel is not involved in that specific exchange.


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

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

Dude, this isn’t funny! What am I gonna do?! I go to bed last night, everything’s cool! I wake up this morning, the stripper’s gone and the ring is gone!

You slept with the stripper?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, and Chandler's direct question, "You slept with the stripper?", is a sudden and potentially shocking accusation that might cause Joey to pause in stunned silence before responding.


Oh stop it. Joey already told me.

Hey, don't look at me. This is Ross's thing.

No, you are not. We tell you stuff.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey previously clarified his role, Monica's most recent statement, "No, you are not.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica directly rejected Joey's suggestion for a date and referenced a past negative experience involving his cousin, prompting Joey to respond to her dismissal.


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

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

Um, Chandler, Ross, this is Robert.

(to Robert) So ah, isn’t a bit cold out for shorts?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Joey's previous conversation with Rachel was interrupted by Phoebe's introduction of Robert, and Chandler is now directly addressing Robert, making Joey an observer to their new exchange.


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.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a reaction to seeing Ross and Rachel making out, shifting the focus away from her previous interaction with Phoebe.


The guy who made these hates feet and wants to see them die!

Well-well you can give them to me! I haven’t felt my feet in years!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's offer to take the items Monica was complaining about directly addresses Monica and invites her to respond to the proposal.


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

(quietly) That would be nice.

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

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the conversation with Chandler, who just directly responded to Joey's request for help by calculating his debt, requiring Joey to reply.


(entering) Ross! How could you do that to an old man?!

(looking at the table) Excuse me ladies. (To Phoebe) I’m sorry?

My massage client, Arthur? His daughter called and said that some guy that worked for me gave him a really weird massage this afternoon.

(incredulous) I gave him an extremely professional massage!

He said you poked at him with wooden spoons.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe has just delivered a specific and somewhat absurd accusation directly to him, which naturally creates a brief pause for Ross to react to the bizarre detail before he formulates.


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

These are for Erica!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's statement "These are for Erica!" is a direct and conclusive response to Ross's attempt to take a cookie, indicating the cookies are not for him and not inviting further interaction from him on that topic.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation by asking Chandler a direct question about Monica's Christmas present, and Chandler has just finished providing his answer.


Rach, you don't have to call whenever you have a little   question, okay? Trust me, I know this.

All right, I trust you. (Continues to dial)

Rachel, I can see you dialing! I don't understand why...

I'm on the phone! (On the phone) Dr. Wiener? (Ross   and Rachel walk away)

Explanation: Ross was an active participant, but Rachel has explicitly shifted her attention to a phone call with "Dr.


Hey Chandler! Y’know that girl you went to college with who-who became a movie director?

Oh yeah, Dana Keystone. She was in my Movement class.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey initiated the conversation by asking Chandler about a specific person, and Chandler's response identifying the person sets up Joey to continue his original query.


Monica, wake up. Monica.

No. Big deal, so you have a side of the bed, everybody has a side of the bed.

richard did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Richard is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance is a declarative statement expressing her opinion about having a side of the bed, not a direct question or prompt for Richard to respond further.


You're not going to believe this!

It's OK. It's OK. I was always rooting for you two kids to get together.

Hey Chandler, while you were sleeping that guy from your old job called again.

(on phone) Hey Mr. Kostelic! How's life on the fifteenth floor? (Listens) Yeah, I miss you too. (Listens) Yeah, it's a lot less satisfying to steal pens from your own home, you know? (Listens) Well, that's very generous (Listens) er, but look, this isn't about the money. I need something that's more than a job. I need something I can really care about.... (Listens) And that's on top of the yearly bonus structure you mentioned earlier? (Listens) Look, Al, Al... I'm not playing hardball here, OK? This is not a negotiation, this is a rejection! (Listens) No! No! No, stop saying numbers! I'm telling you, you've got the wrong guy! You've got the wrong guy! (Listens) I'll see you on Monday! (slams the phone down)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Chandler is engaged in a private phone conversation with Mr.


Oh well, the woman I interviewed with was pretty tough, but y'know thank God Mark coached me, because once I started talking about the fall line, she got all happy and wouldn’t shut up.

Hi. I just talked to Joanna, and she loves you. You got it, you got the job.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Mark just delivered the exciting news directly to Rachel that she got the job, requiring her to respond to this significant development.


(to Joey) I wasn’t doing anything. (Joey starts angrily throwing his stuff down.) Uh-oh, what did she do now?

Just because she went to Yale drama, she thinks she’s like the greatest actress since, since, sliced bread!

Ah, Sliced Bread, a wonderful Lady MacBeth.

God, I just, I hate her! I hate her!! With her, ‘Oh, I’m so talented.’ and ‘Oh, I’m so pretty,’ and ‘Ooh, I smell so good.’

I think somebody has a crush on somebody.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's teasing observation about Joey having a crush is not a direct question that demands an immediate verbal response, allowing Joey to process the comment in silence.


Phoebe, it's not about quantity.

Well...it's not about quality.

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

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica just directly criticized her songs and implied she needs earplugs, continuing their established back-and-forth argument.


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, as he previously questioned Joey's story, and Joey is now making an excited, exaggerated claim that invites further engagement or skepticism.


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.

I don’t want to drive all the way back by myself, I get so lonely. (Gets an idea.) Oh—ooh! How about you come with me?

I don’t know, it’s such a long trip.

It’ll be great! We-we could talk, and play games! Huh? This could be our chance to like renew our friendship.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant as Phoebe's question "Are you asking me to have a frenaissance?" is a humorous, slightly rhetorical rephrasing of his proposal, allowing a beat for the comedic timing or for Phoebe to elaborate on her reaction.


bad massages. If anybody was looking for the best bad massage and they were thinking to themselves, "Who's the best of that?" They'd have to go to you.

Huh. So you're saying like umm, if there was an award for the best bad massage, well who would get that?

Oh, it would be you! You! Monica! And you'd get all the votes!

So maybe they could umm, call the award the Monica?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica's final utterance is a humorous, self-referential suggestion about naming the award after herself, which serves as a concluding remark rather than a prompt for Chandler to speak again.


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

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

Make love? What are you a girl?

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, and Rachel just made a direct, somewhat provocative statement to him, completing her analogy, which allows for a brief moment of silence before Ross's next turn.


No. And I don’t think I’m gonna want to.

I can’t do this.

Well, oh, Mark, I’m doing this for the wrong reasons, y'know? I’m just doing it to get back at Ross. I’m sorry, it’s not very fair to you.

mark was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel directly addressed Mark, apologizing to him and explaining her reasons for ending their relationship, which prompts a response from him.


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

That kinda sounds like your dream dude.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's statement, "That kinda sounds like your dream dude," is a concluding observation about her previous utterance rather than a direct question or prompt for her to continue speaking.


No, no, you can get one yourself. It’ll be on the house! Y'know what are big sisters for?

No, no, no, I wouldn’t do you myself, I mean that would be weird. Yeah, no, I’ll get one of the other girls to do it. Oh, this will be so much fun! Hey! Are you excited?

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe's direct question, "Hey! Are you excited?", is addressed to the person she is offering the tattoo to, not Monica.


(entering) Hello Chandler, lovely day huh? (To Monica) You!

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly addressed her with a defensive statement, and his subsequent departure leaves an opening for her to continue her original interaction with Monica or react to his comment.


Ask them if it would be faster if we cut the baby’s face off the    penis, so we can put it on the bunny. (pause). That is a weird sentence!

Oh! Believe you me! I am going to bring this cake back, I don't even    want it in my home... (Turns towards the cake and sees Joey trying to take a    piece and yells at him) Joey, don't touch it!!

rachel addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct command to Joey, shifting the focus of the conversation away from Ross's previous comment.


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

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

Make love? What are you a girl?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly challenges his word choice with a rhetorical question, requiring him to respond to her.


You're on in 5 Ms. Minnelli.

(on the phone) No-no-no, it's just a bit sudden. (Listens) No, it's great. Okay? I'm totally on board. I love you too, all righty. Bye. (Hangs up.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's preceding comment, "You're on in 5 Ms.


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

Yes talk to her. Be a man.

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

monica addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Monica's last utterance is a direct address to Chandler, shifting the topic to a task that involves only Monica and Chandler.


I was really upset about Rachel and Paolo, and I think I had too much tequila, and Nora- um, Mrs. Mom- your Bing- was just being nice, y'know, and- But nothing happened, nothing- Ask Joey, Joey, uh, came in-

Uh... y'know, knowledge is a tricky thing.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's vague and non-committal response to Ross's direct request for confirmation does not require an immediate follow-up from Ross, leaving the floor open for others to react or for Joey to elaborate.


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

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

(to the class) Right! So when Rigby got his samples back from the laboratory he made a startling discovery! What he believed to be igneous, was in fact sedimentary. Imagine his consternation when—(sees Monica and Rachel.) Oh bloody hell.

What the hell are you doing?!

Look, I was nervous! You guys had me all worried I was going to be boring! I got up there and they were all like staring at me. I opened my mouth and this British accent just came out.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant who just confronted Ross, but Ross's last utterance was a defensive explanation directed at both Monica and Rachel, which doesn't necessarily require an immediate follow-up from Monica specifically.


No you’re fine. (Joey checks anyway.) All right well, do you think I could take Rachel?

Will you relax?! What are you taking this so seriously for? It doesn’t matter.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just dismissed her concern and told her to relax, indicating he is not expecting a further immediate response.


Yeah that dog left!

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

There's no dog in here.

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Phoebe's most recent utterance is a direct confession to Monica, who was calling for her, making the current exchange a private one between them that does not involve Joey.


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

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

Hey, y'know Ross, I think I kinda understand why I kinda lost it today.

joey addressed ross, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Joey has initiated a new conversation directly with Ross, shifting the topic away from Phoebe's previous comment about her fur.


Hey, Chandler, can we please stay focused on my problem here?! Y'know?

I’m talking about you. You big, big freak.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's last utterance directly addresses Joey and is a personal, somewhat insulting response to Joey's previous demand to focus on his problem, prompting Joey to continue the exchange.


I tell people secrets. It makes them like me.

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because she previously addressed Phoebe directly with advice, and Phoebe's most recent utterance is a direct response to Monica's concern, inviting further interaction.


Sure, what do you want to see?

I don't know, umm…

Oh, I know how we can decide. Phoebe, show him your game!

Umm, no thank you. (She gets up and moves to the couch. They were at a table previously.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just made a suggestion to Phoebe, which she directly rejected, requiring him to respond to her refusal or propose an alternative.


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

No! I do want to!

Oh, she does want to.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Phoebe should SPEAK because Rachel directly addressed her as "Pheebs" and made a statement about the flea market, which Phoebe had previously expressed interest in attending.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she has been actively challenging Chandler about inviting his father to the wedding, and Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct counter-argument to her position, inviting her to respond.


I did it anyway.

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

monica addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica is directly addressing Phoebe with an urgent command and question about her attire, making this an exchange between them that does not involve Joey.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he is present for Rachel's failed interaction with the Kappa Kappa Deltas and her subsequent self-deprecating comment to Monica, creating an opening for him to respond to the shared experience.


No, I will. I’m just not up for it tonight.

Hey Rach listen, no matter what this guy says I want you to know you’re not gonna be alone in this.

Listen I uh… (He takes her hand.) It’s a scary world out there especially if you’re a single mom. Y’know, I always felt like you and I have this-this special bond. Y’know? So, (gets down on one knee again) Rachel Green will you marry me?

No! Joey, oh you’re so sweet. You’re so-so sweet, honey. But I’m not, I’m not looking for a husband.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel has just directly responded to Joey's proposal by gently rejecting it, concluding the immediate exchange and leaving no direct question or opening for Joey to immediately follow up.


Oh, I was unbelievable.

All right, Ross!

heard. I mean, there were characters, plot lines, themes, a motif... at one point there were villagers.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is continuing his monologue about his performance, elaborating on details without directly addressing Joey for a further response, as Joey has already offered a brief encouraging remark.


So, come on, what was the big news Pete wanted to tell you Mon?! Or should I say Mrs. Monica Becker?

He didn’t ask me to marry him.

He wanted to tell me he’s gonna compete is some ultimate fighting competition thingy.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just delivered the "big news" that Rachel prompted her for, and her statement about Pete's fighting competition was an informative reveal, not a direct question or prompt for Rachel to immediately respond.


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

Oh my God! You really are freakishly strong!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's exclamation about Monica's strength is a reaction to Monica's physical action and doesn't require a verbal response, allowing Monica to continue with the task of administering eyedrops.


Look I want you, now.

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Monica is directly responding to Richard's statement about their relationship, making this a private exchange between them that does not involve Chandler.


Carol? I was just wondering if Joey could ask you a question about breast-feeding?

It did at first, but not anymore.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the conversation by asking Carol if Joey could ask her a question about breast-feeding, and Carol's direct answer to the implied question requires him to facilitate Joey's turn or acknowledge her response.


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

Oh God, no.

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

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel initially referenced his parents' divorce story, and Joey is now directly inviting him to tell it, making him the subject of the conversation.


Yeah, but how much can you tell from a look?

No, I felt it on my hip. You could tell.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in this group discussion, and Phoebe's general statement about being able to tell something from a feeling provides an open opportunity for anyone, including Chandler, to offer a counterpoint or further comment.


You do realise  that's your brother?

Not until you said it. Somebody switch! (Chandler   makes a clicking sound with his fingers and Phoebe runs to the other wall.   Monica returns to Chandlers wall.) Wait a minute... Ross and Charlie, Joey   and Rachel, Phoebe and Mike! We're the only people  leaving with the   same person we came with.

That's not true. I came with Monica and I'm leaving   with Weird Al.

Okay, I've had it with the hair jokes. Tomorrow morning,   before we leave, I'm going to the salon.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's statement about going to the salon is a concluding remark on the "hair jokes" topic, which Chandler initiated, and does not invite further immediate comment from him.


(entering) Ross! How could you do that to an old man?!

(looking at the table) Excuse me ladies. (To Phoebe) I’m sorry?

My massage client, Arthur? His daughter called and said that some guy that worked for me gave him a really weird massage this afternoon.

(incredulous) I gave him an extremely professional massage!

He said you poked at him with wooden spoons.

Okay, so it wasn’t uh, a traditional massage. But I did give him accu-pressure with a pair of chopsticks. And, and I gently exfoliated him with, with a mop.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the confrontation with Ross about her client, and Ross's most recent utterance is a direct explanation and defense of his actions to her.


Because! Because I was sad.

What do you mean?

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica's direct question "What do you mean?" is addressed solely to Rachel, asking her to elaborate on her previous statement about being sad.


Really? You don’t think that’s a little inappropriate. (She’s wearing a tank top and has her belly sticking out.)

Good God man don’t anger it.

Ross, it is 100 degrees outside. For the first time in weeks, I am somewhat comfortable.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him by name and responded to his initial comment about her attire, inviting a further reaction from him.


Oh yeah? What are you gonna do?

Why am I not surprised?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross's "Why am I not surprised?" is a direct, rhetorical comment on Joey's situation or previous statement, inviting Joey to respond or elaborate.


Oh, I knew something had to be wrong, because my fingernails did not grow at all yesterday.

Yeah, well, I guess they had a fight, and he got drunk....

Oh!! (hits Chandler and Joey in the head) You guys knew about this and you didn’t tell us?!

monica addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER because Monica's direct accusation "You guys knew about this and you didn’t tell us?!" is specifically addressed to Chandler and Joey, not involving Phoebe in the current exchange.


I'm sorry, my pie was, was in your hood. Now I just have to get the coffee out of that guy's pants and I'll be back in the hospital by 7. [swats at an imaginary insect by his head, guy leaves promptly]

Damnit Ross, get your butt out of the bathroom.

Calm down, I'm blow drying.

Blow drying what, you have no hair.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's rhetorical question, "Blow drying what, you have no hair," serves as a sarcastic jab at Ross's previous statement rather than a query demanding an immediate verbal response.


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

Okay, let's go running!

Yeah and there's really cute guys there.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her, proposed an activity, and Phoebe accepted, making Rachel's last utterance a direct continuation of their shared plan and an additional incentive for Phoebe.


Please. Half the guys out there have makeup on.

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

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

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Phoebe, having just entered the room, has a natural opportunity to initiate a new turn by acknowledging her arrival or engaging with the ongoing discussion.


(yelling in pain) I know nothing! Mike’s a great guy, it was hypothetical!

All right. (she releases him). He is a good guy. You’re right, he wouldn’t cheat.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe just released him and directly responded to his previous statements about Mike, creating an expectation for Ross to react or acknowledge her conclusion.


Well, I eat a lot of meat right?

Well, suppose until the baby’s born I laid off it. No extra animals would die, you-you’d just be eating my animals.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Phoebe should speak because Joey's statement about laying off meat and "you" eating his animals is a direct proposal and a continuation of a discussion that directly involves her and her likely concerns.


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

Oh no-no-no, you—yeah, of course you get to be my best man.

(impatiently tapping Chandler on the shoulder) What about me?! You-you just said I could!

I’m not even getting married! Okay, this is a question for science fiction writers!

I can’t believe you’re not picking me.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey's last utterance is directed at Chandler, it functions as a concluding complaint rather than a question or prompt for further discussion, especially since Chandler has already stated he's not getting married.


Well hurry, I can't feel my ears!

feel your ears?

Chandler, where are your tools?

(sarcastically) Oh, I left them on my bulldozer... I don't have tools!

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Monica directly asked Chandler about his tools, and Chandler's most recent utterance was a sarcastic response directed solely at Monica, making the current exchange between them.


You don’t need to fill these silences.

Chandler, that’s like your fourth cup of coffee!

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

gunther did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Gunther is a BYSTANDER as Monica and Chandler are having a direct exchange about Chandler's coffee consumption and exhaustion, and Gunther is not being addressed.


Listen, I’ve got a secret for ya. I let him win.

(laughs) Is that a secret or a lie.

No, I let him win—Ross!

me win. No, Chandler’s really strong. Oh my arm is so sore. Oh nurse! (Waddles over to Mona.)

I am strong! I’ll show you! (He sits down at the table.)

Oh what’s the matter? Are you scared?

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Chandler's challenge, "Oh what's the matter? Are you scared?", is directed at Ross, continuing their exchange about strength, and Monica is not being addressed.


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

All right, wherever you wanna go is cool.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant in the group discussion about dinner plans, and after Rachel deferred to Monica's preference, it is Ross's turn to offer his own opinion or agree with the proposed direction.


Yeah, the Knicks rule!

Joey, this is you!

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Joey with the statement "Joey, this is you!", clearly indicating that she expects a response from him.


Okay, I feel like I’m talking to Lassie. All right, Phoebe would you just tell me!

I, but you’re so close! No!

Okay, does it involve something to do with Pete’s computer company?

Oh, just go. You’re never gonna get it!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance, "Oh, just go.


Almost over man.

(says hi to his grandma) Look! Oh! (Pointing out the window.) Is that the Pope?! (Chandler and his grandma turn to look and Joey slips a tape into the VCR.)

Why am I looking?

Oh, here I am, here's my big scene!

(on the tape) All right back off! I gotta gun! I'm not afraid to use it!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler should speak because he was just tricked by Joey into watching a tape, and his previous direct question to Joey about the distraction was not fully addressed before the tape started playing.


Okay. Head Ross! Head Ross! Head Ross!

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

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just finished a long, emotionally significant statement directly addressing her about their future and the baby, culminating in a mention of marriage, which creates a natural pause for her to process his declaration.


OK honey, you're dating Ross.

Russ is Ross. Russ... Ross!

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe is directly clarifying his identity in relation to the ongoing discussion about Rachel's dating life, making him the subject of her most recent utterance.


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

A little tall.

Do you mind crouching down a little bit, so that I look taller? (Chandler does so) There you go. (And they walk down the red carpet.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having initiated the conversation and just complied with Joey's direct request, making it natural for him to respond to Joey's concluding remark "There you go" or continue the shared excitement.


, she is just my wife! Phoebe, will you-will you help me out here?

Well, I thought you loved her when you-when you married her.

with that amount of alcohol!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is continuing his turn, elaborating on his previous statement about alcohol, which indicates he is not expecting an immediate response from Phoebe.


(sarcastically shocked) Really?! Joe? What would you do if you were in Ross’s situation?

Well, I sorta am. I mean yeah, I’m dating this girl who’s also seeing another guy. But, I don’t know, I’m not to worried about it.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Joey just finished explaining his personal situation and feelings in response to Chandler's earlier question, concluding his turn without directly prompting Chandler for an immediate follow-up.


(while Rachel is finishing her rant) Okay! Okay! Okay! It’s okay. (Rachel stops.) It’s okay. Hey, it’s too weird for you, I won’t see her again.

No-no-no! No-no-no! Please Ross, I can’t! I can’t do it! (Starts to freak out.) It’s just gonna freak me out!!!

Okay! Okay! Ooh-hey-hey-hey! Okay! Okay! Okay! I’ll-I’ll tell her tonight I can’t see her anymore.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just made a clear concession to Rachel by stating he will tell the other person he can't see her anymore, directly addressing Rachel's distress and removing the immediate need for her to respond.


Well, what’d you do?

I did it anyway.

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

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

(grabs the guitar away from her) No, Phoebe, I’ll tell you what, if you get ready now I’ll let you play it at the wedding.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Monica has just grabbed the guitar from Phoebe and is directly negotiating with her about getting ready for the wedding, making this an exchange between them.


Why would I eat my own arm?

Well you wouldn't, but we own the paper, we can print whatever we want.

You know what, Ross? I'm gonna throw in 50 bucks for you.

monica addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's offer of money is explicitly directed at Ross, creating a direct exchange between them that does not involve Chandler.


Because! Because I was sad.

What do you mean?

Look, I am so…so happy for you guys, but you getting married just reminds me of the fact that I’m not. I’m not even close. And I don’t know, maybe I just wanted to make myself feel better. And I know that that’s dumb, but oh my God you were so depressed when Ross got married that you slept with Chandler!

rachel addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, but Rachel's lengthy explanation culminates in a direct accusation about Monica's past actions, which serves as a concluding statement rather than an immediate prompt for Monica to speak.


I can't believe this!

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

Relax! It's Phoebe! Not you!

fast. Isn't it?

No, I like him a lot but I don't think I'm ready for this!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a personal revelation about her feelings and readiness for a relationship, which is not directly addressing Chandler or soliciting his immediate input.


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

Chandler, why are you doing this?

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

I'm doing this because I'm sorry?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica just directly questioned his previous, uncertain statement about marrying out of apology, prompting a moment for him to reflect before responding.


Oh God, here we go!

Anytime anything comes close to touching her eye or anyone else's she like freaks out. Watch! Watch! (He takes his finger and moves it towards his eye.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross is describing her specific reaction to things near her eye and then directly provoking her by moving his finger towards his own eye, setting her up to react.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addressed Joey with a question about the party, but Joey was already in the process of leaving, suggesting his immediate turn might be a non-verbal continuation of his.


So you think Ross too?

Uh, in her defense, she’s right. I am stronger. I would destroy you.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the broader discussion about strength, but Ross's most recent utterance, "I would destroy you," is a direct challenge likely aimed at another speaker, not Joey,.


Ross, say something. Anything.

So you two are..?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just prompted Ross to speak, but Ross's incomplete question "So you two are..?" appears to be a general observation or a question directed at.