That is the most ridiculous...

You sold me out.

Would you let me talk. [flicks Monica on the forehead]

Did you just flick me?

OK, well, you wouldn't let me finish and I was jus- [Monica flicks her back] Ow. That hurt [flicks Monica]

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she is directly engaged in a physical and verbal argument with Rachel, who just flicked her back and commented "Ow.


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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey is directly confronting him and asking him questions about answering his phone, which requires a response from Chandler.


Hey Chandler, why so fancy?

Well, I got a job interview. It’s kinda a big deal too. Its a lot more money and I’d be doing data reconfiguration and statistical factoring.

Wait, I think I know someone who does that.

Me! I do that. So… Seriously, do I look okay? I’m little nervous.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's "Me! I do that" directly responds to her previous offer, and his subsequent "Seriously, do I look okay.


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

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

That’s not Ralph Lauren. Sounds like him though.

Yeah, no, Ralph doesn’t look anything like that guy. He’s-he’s young and he’s got long hair and a beard and a hacky sack.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe is elaborating on her own realization about Ralph Lauren, providing a detailed description that doesn't require a direct response from Chandler.


We're not gonna have this conversation again...    Look at this place. Why am I so intimidated by this guy? Pretentious art, this    huge macho couch. When we know all he does is sit around all day crying about    losing Monica to a real man! (laughs) You don't think he's here, do you? (Joey    looks around)

You know what it is? It's a nice place but I gotta see    I don't know if I see myself living here. Oh, oh, oh, let me see... (Joey sits    down on the couch, mimes opening a can and puts his hand down his pants) Yeah,    I could see it.

(Chandler looks around the place and his eye gets    caught by Richard's video collection) Look at these videos. You know, I mean,    who does he think he is? Magnum Force, Dirty Harry, Cool Hand Luke... Oh my    God!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey was previously engaged in the conversation about Richard's apartment, Chandler's latest utterance is an exclamation about Richard's video collection, not a direct address or question to Joey, allowing Joey to remain silent.


Where is the waitress?! I’m starving!

It’s a buffet man.

Oh, here’s where I win all my money back! (Gets up and heads for the buffet table with Chandler in tow.)

Listen, I gotta talk to you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's direct statement "Listen, I gotta talk to you" is addressed to Joey, indicating he is about to initiate a new conversation and expects Joey to listen.


Oh no, she’s still at work, but she told me to tell you to call her.

Oh what?! Is she gonna cancel on me again?! How can she do this? Doesn’t she know it’s our anniversary?

All right ah, Ross, this is the extent of my knowledge on the subject. (holds up a notepad) Call Rachel.

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should speak because Monica directly addressed him, providing a definitive answer to his previous questions and giving him a direct instruction to call Rachel.


want to see you again!

(closing the fridge in disgust) Shoot! We’re out of soda.

Nope! Because I’m not your boyfriend. (to Phoebe, who’s entering) Hey Pheebs, how did it go?

Well, umm, my Mom’s friend, Phoebe, is actually my birth Mom.

I found a dried up seashores.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER because her previous comment about soda was a self-directed observation, and Chandler's most recent, unrelated statement about "dried up seashores" is not directed at her or inviting her into the conversation.


(Gasps) That cute waiter guy from your restaurant, the one that looks like a non-threatening Ray Liotta?

Y'know what, just give me a second and I'll be out of your hair. I'm just gonna grab a jacket. When I get back, I want every little detail. (There's a knock on the door.) Maybe that's him. (Goes to answer the door.)

(Panicking) Okay, umm, okay, umm… (Rachel opens the door.) It's just Joey and Ross.

Why aren't you guys at the movie?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct question "Why aren't you guys at the movie?" is clearly addressed to Joey and Ross, not Monica.


Oh really? Like what Monica?

Y’know she has 147,000 pairs of boots…

Oh yeah, good start Mon.

She lets you borrow them.

Yeah and you stretch ‘em out with your big old clown feet.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel's last comment is a direct, playful jab continuing their ongoing discussion about borrowing boots.


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

Are you sure?

Oh please, I hate packing, it’s closer to work, and we do have fun. Although, I’m really gonna miss living with you.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct response to Phoebe's previous question and includes a personal sentiment about missing Phoebe, inviting a reply.


Okay, but let's do it now though, because Chopper 5 just lost it's feed! (He grabs their bags and sprints out.)

Hey, so uh, y'know how there's something I wanted to talk to you about?

Well, y'know how I'm trying to work things out with Emily. Well, there's this one thing… Okay, (Rachel has her back turned to the camera, and Ross isn't looking at her.) here goes. I made a promise that-(they cut to the other camera and Ross notices something coming out of Rachel's nose)-Oh hey!

Oh God. (He hands her some tissues.) No! Oh not again! (Wiping her nose.) This-this happened when my grandfather died. It's ugh! Sorry. (She puts her head back.) Oh, okay, so I'm sorry, what-what were you-what did you want to tell me?

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER, as he explicitly left the scene, and Ross and Rachel are engaged in a private, intimate conversation where Rachel has just asked Ross to continue speaking to her directly.


I’m sorry, they just, they just look so good! And the saleswoman was looking at me like, "Oh, these are way too expensive for you."

She had a point. (Shows her the receipt.)

Oh my God! (Notices the boots) Oh Monica! Those boots are amazing!

Honey, I’m not returning them. Okay? I mean I-I know they cost a lot, but I’m going to wear them all the time. You’ll see. Besides, I love the compliments. I mean, have you ever had something so beautiful everyone wanted it?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's final statement is a defense of her purchase directed at Chandler's earlier criticism, concluding with a rhetorical question about loving compliments that does not require a direct response from him.


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

Wh-what do you mean?

Well y'know every time that they say that like they're doing laundry we'll just give them a bunch of laundry to do.

Ohhh, I-I would enjoy that!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's "Ohhh, I-I would enjoy that!" is a positive reaction to Phoebe's proposed plan, indicating understanding and agreement rather than a direct question or prompt for Phoebe to continue speaking.


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

Oh Joey! Joey! No, it’s not you! You didn’t get anybody pregnant!

Oh. Why would you scare me like that? What the hell is going on? (Pause.) Is somebody pregnant?

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's question "Is somebody pregnant?" is a general realization spoken aloud to the group, not a direct query for Rachel to confirm the specific.


Well, every, every Thanksgiving um, we used to have a touch football game called the ‘Geller Bowl.’

No, no, no, you say that proudly.

Anyway, Ross and I were always captains, and um, it got kind’ve competitive and one year, Geller Bowl VI, I accidentally broke Ross’s nose.

monica addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is continuing her narrative about the "Geller Bowl" and breaking Ross's nose, which is a story she is telling to the group and not directly addressing Chandler for a response.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe just made a declarative statement to Monica about having the winning ticket and reminded her of a past prediction, which does not necessarily require an immediate verbal response from Monica.


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

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she initiated the exchange with Ross about his appearance, and Ross's subsequent exasperated comment is a direct reaction within their ongoing dialogue, inviting her to respond.


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

Honey I swear it we just kissed.

It was just a kiss. (Phoebe enters and overhears this.)

You guys kissed!!!!! What does this mean?!! Are you, are you getting back together?! Can I sing at your wedding?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe just entered and directly addressed both Ross and Rachel ("You guys") with multiple questions about their kiss and relationship status, requiring a response from Ross.


Ross! Stop that!

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

Stop it! Cut it out! Cut it out!

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's latest utterance is a continuation of his internal, playful monologue about his fantasy, not a direct address or question to Rachel that requires her immediate response.


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.

Ahh! Fair, schmair! Y'know? Look, if you want to get back at Ross, I am here for you. Really? No-no, I say-I say, I say we get back at him right on this couch. Right here!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Mark just directly offered to help her "get back at Ross" and made a suggestive proposition, requiring her to respond to his offer.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just directly addressed her with a question seeking confirmation on her advice, but his query might be more rhetorical or seeking general reassurance rather than requiring an.


I told you! I am not coming to a naked wedding!

No, no, no, we’re not having a big reception, we took the money    we were gonna spend on a wedding and we donate them to the children charity.

That’s crazy! (Phoebe looks bewildered). I am sorry. I just can’t    imagine giving up my one wedding day like that!

We, you know, we’re different! We don’t care about having    a huge party. (She picks up the veil) This is really nice for you, but, oh,    please, I put this on? (she puts it on) And, ow, I look (she looks her reflex    image on a toaster), why, well, radiant. (pause) All right, well, who cares,    I don’t need a pretty veil and a fancy dress.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Monica is an active participant who has been expressing a strong, contrasting opinion about wedding traditions, and Phoebe's last statement, though somewhat self-reflective, still relates to their differing views on the importance of a traditional wedding, inviting Monica to continue the discussion.


No! If anyone's a sex addict here, it's Monica! Yeah. Yeah. She has been trying to get me back in the sack ever since London!

I'm Monica. I'm disgusting. I stalk guys and keep their underpants.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just accused Monica, and Monica's last utterance was a sarcastic response directly addressing his accusation, making it his turn to continue the argument.


Or, it could mean that-that you saw Chandler and me together and we y'know were being close and stuff and then you just want to have that with someone too.

Joey, look, are you attracted to Monica? Right here, right now, are you attracted to her?

Well there you have it!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because she was the subject of Chandler's direct question to Joey and Chandler's "Well there you have it!" is a concluding statement that invites her reaction or further comment on the situation.


It wouldn't have mattered anyway, Phoebe, you and I are, are gonna live together, we're roommates; that's the deal.

Yes, but I wanted you to want to live with me, but okay, if you're having so much fun over here…

We did have fun, didn't we?

Oh, anyway, they say, if we want, we can see it tonight.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she and Phoebe are in an ongoing discussion, and Phoebe's latest utterance is a new proposal directed to Rachel.


Well, I brought the next best thing.

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

Y'know, I would be offended, but Monica is freakishly strong, so…

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's humorous interjection about Monica's strength was a reaction to Ross's previous comment and not directly addressed to Rachel, so she does not need to respond.


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

You didn't get it?

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as her previous comment about something being gone was a self-talk, and Rachel's question "You didn't get it?" is directed to.


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.

Oh I’m, I’m making this too hard. Okay, what do you want me to do.

I don’t know, I don’t know. Urrrgh! Look, maybe we should take a break.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel just delivered a highly emotional and significant statement proposing a break in their relationship directly to Ross, which calls for a moment of silence for processing or for Rachel to elaborate further.


Ohh! Ohh! In college, Chandler got drunk and slept with the lady who cleaned our dorm!

That was you!

Whatever dude, you kissed a guy.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just made a direct counter-accusation to Chandler, which serves as a final retort in their back-and-forth rather than an utterance requiring an immediate verbal response from Chandler.


If you want, I'll do it.

I know, I just want to bite his bottom lip. (Rachel looks at her) But I won't.

God, the first time he smiled at me... those three seconds were more exciting than three weeks in Bermuda with Barry.

You know, did you ride mopeds? 'Cause I've heard... (they stare at her)... oh, I see... it's not about that right now. OK.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant who just shared a personal anecdote, and Phoebe's self-correction about her off-topic comment creates an opening for the previous emotional discussion to resume.


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, Chandler should stay silent because Phoebe's last utterance is a direct response to Monica's accusation about her writing, and Chandler is not being addressed.


(to Tag) Okay, you are new!

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

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly referenced him by name, making a statement about his personal preferences.


Now-now, why would you say that Joseph?

I mean come on you guys! My own TV show? I just don’t know if I’m good enough.

Joey, what are you talking about? You’re a terrific actor.

rachel addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has just directly addressed Joey to reassure him about his acting, making the current exchange focused on Joey's response to Rachel.


What are they doing out here? The coast’s all the way over there. (Points to the coast, meanwhile there is coast behind him.)

Joey, just ignore the boats all right? We’re not finished with the lesson yet.

Come on Rach, not again. I got it! Okay? Let’s start sailing, and I want to go over there (Points) where that boatload of girls is! (Yelling to them) Yo-ho-ho!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey directly addressed her, challenged her instruction, and then became further distracted, creating a clear opening for her to respond and redirect the lesson.


Well, I brought the next best thing.

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

ross addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, but Ross is reacting with an exclamation and rhetorical question to her previous statement about bringing Chandler, which doesn't require an immediate verbal response from her.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel's statement about "the party we're gonna have" directly involves her as a co-host, creating an opportunity for her to support or elaborate on the threat.


Oh no wait, oh no, the elastic on my underwear busted.

(running from his bedroom) Oh my God! I overslept! I was supposed to be on the set a half an hour ago! I gotta get out of here!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just made an urgent announcement to the entire group about oversleeping and needing to leave, creating an opening for any of the present friends to respond.


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

Uh, put your elbow in it.

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

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

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

Check if it’s wet, check if it’s hungry, burp it!

Excellent! Excellent, now-now do you want another question or a Wicked Wango card?

A card! A card! I pick a card!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Rachel has enthusiastically made her choice in response to his question, her definitive declaration of "A card! A card! I pick a card!".


hot weather girl.

(To Phoebe and Mike) I can't believe you guys aren't going to be able to get married today.

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly addressed Phoebe and Mike, expressing disbelief about their inability to get married today, which invites a response from them regarding their situation.


I can’t believe they-they didn’t even tell us!

in the attic!

Okay, come on—Joey, I’ll buy you a new one! All right? We’ll go down to the store right now and we’ll-we’ll get you a new chair.

rachel addressed joey, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Rachel is directly addressing Joey and offering to buy him a new chair, making the current exchange a direct interaction between Rachel and Joey.


But equally real!

Well, this sounds like fun! Well, you know what? Actually? People are    getting a little antsy waiting Emma to wake up from her nap, so would you mind    performing them once now?

(to everybody) All right, let’s get this party started, huh?    Joey and Phoebe are gonna perform a little something for us.

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just announced that "Joey and Phoebe are gonna perform a little something for us," directly setting up Phoebe's turn to perform.


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

(handing Joey the bill) Here you go.

joey was addressed by gunther and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Gunther directly addressed Joey by handing him the bill and saying "Here you go," which prompts a response from Joey.


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

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

Don’t say that I have no sentiment! (Starts to show Ross what’s in the box.) This is a movie stub from our first date! This is an eggshell from the first time you made me breakfast in bed! (Holds up a bone) This is from the museum from the first time we… were together. Okay, maybe I exchange gifts sometimes, but I keep the things that matter!

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel is directly addressing him, showing him sentimental items from their shared past, and defending her sentimentality to him, which prompts a response from Ross.


Why is it sick?

Because it’s Richard’s son! It’s like inviting Greek tragedy over for dinner!

Hey, come on, Phoebe, you understand don’t you?

monica addressed phoebe, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance directly addresses Phoebe, asking for her understanding, making Phoebe the expected next speaker.


And I assume, Chandler, you are still boycotting all the pilgrim holidays.

Yes, every single one of them.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler has just directly answered her question about boycotting pilgrim holidays, concluding their immediate exchange.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross directly questioned her about her pregnancy hormones, prompting her to respond to his challenge.


Umm, she Rach, not it, she.

Yeah, I’m not so sure.

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

phoebe addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an active participant, but Phoebe's strong, declarative statement about Ross and Rachel is a general observation rather than a direct address to Monica, making it an opportune moment for her to remain silent.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is directly addressing Rachel, denying her previous statement and demanding his belongings back, including a specific T-shirt he knows she sleeps in.


My surprise party!

What surprise party?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly asked her "What surprise party?" in response to Monica's previous statement, requiring Monica to elaborate.


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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just asked him a direct question about his intentions with the pictures.


(entering) Hey. (Ross turns to see who it is, and seeing it’s Joey he just ignores him and turns back around.) Ross, I know you’re pissed at me, but we have to talk about this.

(turns back) What! (Angrily) You didn’t do anything wrong?!

I said I didn’t technically.

Okay let’s put aside that you (Makes quote marks with his fingers.) "accidentally" picked up my grandmothers ring and you (Does it again) "accidentally" proposed to Rachel.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the conversation with Ross, and Ross's most recent utterance is a direct, sarcastic accusation towards Joey that seems to be part of a larger point, indicating Joey should wait for Ross to finish his thought.


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

GET THAT LEGLESS WITCH OUT OF HERE!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's strong reaction is a direct response to her previous statement about the "legless witch," inviting her to continue the exchange.


Let’s do it! Ross?

Um, Monica and I aren’t supposed to play football.

an accident. She saw I was about to tag her, so she threw her big fat grandma arm elbow right into my face. And just keep running.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is still in the middle of a detailed explanation about why he and Monica can't play football, continuing his turn without soliciting a direct response from her.


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)

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the previous exchange by questioning Ross's fantasy, and Ross's subsequent statement was a direct, pleasing adjustment to Joey's skepticism, inviting a verbal reaction.


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

I'm parked in a garage on Morton!

(sounding panicky)Oh my god Ross! You don't have Emma! And Rachel you don't have Emma! (Starts yelling) Where's Emma? Who has Emma!?

rachel was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed her with a panicked question about Emma's whereabouts, requiring a response from her.


I can't kiss anyone.

So I'm kissing everyone?

Nonono, you can't kiss Ross, that's your brother.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey explicitly mentioned him as the subject of a "no-kissing" rule with Monica, making him central to the current topic of discussion.


Yeah, ohh! Why, damnit, why did I open my mouth? (In a girlish voice) I have a crush on you; I am attracted to you. (Back to normal again) Gee, I-I know that I freaked him out

If you said it like that, you probably did, yeah.

(opens her bedroom door and peeks out) Hey, is Chandler here?

chandler was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe directly asked if Chandler was present, indicating she is looking for him.


[to Ross] All right, you!

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

All right, look, Ross. I realize that you have issues with Carol and Susan, andI feel for you, I do. But if you don't help me cook, I'm gonna take a bunch of thoselittle hot dogs, and I'm gonna create a new appetizer called "pigs in Ross". Allright, ball the melon.

carol was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Carol is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica explicitly referenced her by name, discussing Ross's "issues with Carol and Susan," which brings Carol directly into the topic of the current exchange.


Me too! Hey Rach, can I just say I think this is the best date I ever had!

I never laughed so hard—Did you see the wine come out of my nose?

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

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's last utterance is a direct, explanatory response to Joey's previous statement that does not explicitly prompt him for an immediate follow-up.


(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.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is directly explaining the situation to Ross after he asked for clarification, making him the addressee expected to respond to the accusation.


Does it matter?!

Chandler, you’re not fourteen anymore. Okay? Maybe it’s time that you let that stuff go. If your father’s not at your wedding…you’re gonna regret it for the rest of your life.

Yeah o-okay, but I’m just doing this for you.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler is directly responding to her advice about his father, but his statement "I'm just doing this for you" serves as a concluding thought or justification rather than a direct prompt for her to speak.


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

You got problems because of you! Not your name! All right, this has got to stop! Chandler is a great name! In fact—yes, (To Joey) I’m, I’m sorry. I know you really wanted me to name the baby Joey, but eh, so, I’m-I’m, I’m gonna, I’m gonna name the baby Chandler.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Phoebe directly addressed him, defended his name, and then made the significant announcement that she will name her baby Chandler.


So did Monica tell you about this great band called the Swing Kings that we’re trying to get to play at the wedding?

No, I’ll do it. You just stick to your job.

Staying out of the way.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's "Staying out of the way" is a concluding, somewhat sarcastic, remark in response to her previous instruction, not a new question or prompt for her to continue the exchange.


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

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

Ahh, Pete, the other day when you said you needed to talk, umm, just so I know, is it good news or bad news.

pete was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Pete is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him and asked a specific question about the nature of the news he wanted to share, prompting him for an answer.


Yeah, I just got uh, got plans.

Well, John McLane had plans!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler just stated he had plans, and Ross directly challenged that statement with a counter-example, implicitly inviting Chandler to respond.


He had sex with Mr. Girabaldi!

Does it matter?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last utterance, "Yeah o-okay, but I’m just doing this for you," is a reluctant acknowledgment of her advice, not an explicit question or an invitation for her to continue speaking.


(To Joey) Hey, you wanna get something to eat or uh, do you wanna see how long we can throw this ball back and forth? Huh?

Uhh, the ball thing.

Hey Ross, wouldn't it be great if we could go two straight hours without dropping it?!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just directly addressed him and posed a question about their ongoing activity.


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

What are you doing?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT Ross is momentarily silenced as Monica's "What are you doing?!" is a direct and forceful question aimed at him, challenging his intrusion and shifting the immediate focus to her.


Oh yeah. If you ah, move your hamper, you see what color the tile used to be. (Monica gasps) Yeah.

I can’t live like this! What are we gonna do? What are we gonna do?

Relax. Here hold this (hands her his beer). This old stuff just comes right off. (he bends down to try and lift some tile right in the middle of the floor, in his tight pants.)

That’s a little more than I wanted to see.

(manages to pry off only a small piece) Aw! Look at that, every inch of this stuff is glued down. It’d take forever to pry this up. You should ah, you should just leave it. (starts to walk away, but Monica grabs him)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica has just physically grabbed Joey after he stated that the tile is too difficult to remove and suggested leaving it, indicating her disagreement and likely waiting for his reaction to her action.


Joey, what are you doing? You promised Phoebe you wouldn’t eat meat until she has the babies!

Well, I figured we’re in another country, so it doesn’t count.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey has just provided his reasoning for eating meat directly in response to her accusation, completing his turn in their direct exchange.


She's a waitress.

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

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

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a question about his family status, prompting a direct response from him.


Hey Joey! Great stuff huh?

This is your place?

Of course it is. Yeah, come on in. Ooh-ooh, go by the window you can pretend to be surfing. (He pretends he's surfing by the window.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just answered Joey's direct question and then extended an invitation and a playful suggestion directly to him.


everywhere she goes.

Ross, she’s 25 years old.

So what! I still have—No you’re probably right.

I know you’re planning my surprise bridal shower.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but he should stay silent because Monica just revealed she knows about her "surprise" bridal shower, and responding would further compromise the intended surprise.


You a little sad about that sweetheart?

I have to tie my shoe, so you go ahead, I'll catch up.

Okay. (Starts running crazily with her arms flapping and her legs far apart) Come on! That's not running! Let's go! (Rachel pauses, then follows, embarrassed.)

You guys, I'm telling you, when she runs, she looks like a cross between Kermit The Frog and The Six Million Dollar Man.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's descriptive comment about Phoebe's running is addressed to "you guys," including Joey, but it functions as a general observation rather than a direct question or a turn-yielding statement specifically soliciting Joey's immediate response.


Well hurry, I can't feel my ears!

feel your ears?

Chandler, where are your tools?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Chandler with a question about his tools, making him the expected next speaker.


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

Joey! Kinda in the middle of a story here!

Ooh, sorry. Sorry. You finish, go.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's rhetorical question "guess who walks in" creates a conversational opening, inviting a response or a prompt to continue from any active participant, including Joey, who is present and listening.


Don’t blame the questions!

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

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

ross addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is directly confronting Chandler with an accusation and a command after catching him with Monica, putting Chandler in a position where he is likely embarrassed and needs to react physically rather than verbally.


Well you sure used a large font.

Eh, yeah, well ah, waitress at a coffee shop and cheer squad co-captain only took up so much room.

Hey-hey-hey that’s funny! Your funny Chandler! Your a funny guy! You wanna know what else is really funny?!

Something else I might have said?

I don’t know, I don’t know, weren’t you the guy that told me to quit my job when I had absolutely nothing else to do. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!!

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's final utterance is a rhetorical question and a sarcastic laugh directed at him, serving as a concluding statement rather than an invitation for an immediate verbal response.


Okay Ross, why don’t you come with me?

Okay. (goes over to the counter) (to Chandler) What ah, what is the matter with you? What’s going on?

What, what do you mean, what? Is he gay?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross is directly questioning him, asking for clarification on his previous statement and behavior.


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

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

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

joey addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Joey's utterance about the ticket is directed solely at Chandler, marking a private exchange between them about their departure.


You two will have very hairy children.

Okay, I didn't know you would say that.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement "Okay, I didn't know you would say that" is a reaction to her previous comment that does not directly prompt her for a further response, allowing for a pause or a shift in the conversation.


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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated this serious discussion, and Ross just finished a direct and emotional response to her statement, expressing his feelings about their relationship, which requires her to respond.


Jeez, what a baby.

Yeah, Ross, way to ruin it. I was just going to get dressed.

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly accused Ross of "ruining it" and addressed him by name, creating a direct turn for Ross to respond to the accusation.


That’s not what she said last night. (Ross glares at him.)

Yeah, yeah you have the ring?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's question "you have the ring?" is clearly directed at another person, likely Rachel, and not at Joey.


Where is the waitress?! I’m starving!

It’s a buffet man.

Oh, here’s where I win all my money back! (Gets up and heads for the buffet table with Chandler in tow.)

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he just corrected Joey about the buffet and is now being physically led by Joey towards the buffet table, making him directly involved in Joey's exclamatory comment about winning money back.


I want you to like her! But if that's too damned difficult for you, then the least you can do is pretend.

Well then, do it better!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey has just issued a direct command to Chandler, telling him to "do it better," which requires a response from Chandler.


Yeah, the Knicks rule!

Joey, this is you!

Let me see. (goes over and looks at the form) Oh, right.

Well, right after I did that sex study down at NYU. (to Chandler) Hey, Remember that sweater I gave you for your birthday?

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Joey's most recent utterance is directed specifically to Chandler, asking him about a sweater.


Does it matter?!

Chandler, you’re not fourteen anymore. Okay? Maybe it’s time that you let that stuff go. If your father’s not at your wedding…you’re gonna regret it for the rest of your life.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Monica directly addressed Chandler and offered him advice regarding his father, prompting a response from him.


Ross, you have to understand that your nice thing makes us feel this big.

I don't, I don't understand. I mean, you, it's like we can't win with you guys.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly responded to her previous statement with confusion and frustration, inviting her to clarify her point or continue the discussion.


(Smiling) I can't believe you guys went for that one!

Joey, why wouldn't you invite us to your parties?

You're fine, ok? But everyone else acts like an idiot around famous people!

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's most recent utterance was a direct accusation towards her, inviting her to respond to his claim.


I've never given her a cookie. Have you?

I gotta a lot of nice stuff to say about you guys, ok? And I know how    much you wanna have a baby, you know, and I would love to help you get one.

You know what? Then, Joey, we want you to do it.

Thank you! Alright, let me see how I'm gonna start... "Dear baby    adoption decider people..."

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is him beginning the task they just discussed, speaking to himself as he brainstorms, and not directly soliciting a response from Monica.


Y'know, with the right pair of pumps, that would be a great little outfit.

Listen, I'm- I'm sorry I was so hard on you before, it's just I...

Oh, Ross, c'mon. It's my fault, I almost lost your...

Yeah, but you were the one who got him back, y'know? You, you were great. ...Hey, we uh, we still have that, uh, that bottle of wine. You in the mood for, uh, something grape?

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just complimented her and then directly offered her wine with a question, making it her turn to respond to his invitation.


I need to get some Richard.

Monica, you broke up with him for a reason.

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly addressed her with a cautionary statement about Richard, inviting a response.


Joey that is so sweet.

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

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER; Joey's question about Dana and leaving a block of time open on Thursday is clearly directed at another friend who might have gone on a date or audition, not Monica.


Don’t worry about it Pheebs.

No one got me an engagement present.

Okay, here I wish you health and happiness. (She hands Monica a cookie in a plastic baggie.)

phoebe addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe is directly addressing Monica while giving her a gift, and Chandler is not part of this specific interaction.


It wouldn't have mattered anyway, Phoebe, you and I are, are gonna live together, we're roommates; that's the deal.

Yes, but I wanted you to want to live with me, but okay, if you're having so much fun over here…

We did have fun, didn't we?

Oh, anyway, they say, if we want, we can see it tonight.

Oh, I would love to!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel just directly responded to Phoebe's suggestion about seeing "it" tonight with an enthusiastic acceptance, making it Rachel's turn to potentially elaborate or for the conversation to naturally progress from her agreement.


No! That would be stupid! You're having it for me!

Ross, don't press send, don't press se... !

oh, too late, too late! It's sent... oops sorry and so is the picture of you and the police man...

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he directly tried to prevent Ross from sending the email, but Ross's subsequent announcement confirms the action is complete and does not explicitly solicit a further response from Chandler.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Phoebe should stay silent because Chandler has shifted his attention and direct question to Joey, indicating it is now Joey's turn to respond.


But Phoebe, wait! Wait! Phoebe. Phoebe! (catches her in the hallway)

Oh, Joey! Oh, okay, see I didn't recognize you wearing, in those....pants.

Look listen, that TV movie I went in for? Did you hear anything? I think I got a shot at it.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just directly asked her if she heard anything about the TV movie he auditioned for, inviting her response.


I don't know, probably just invest it.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly questioned Ross's stated fantasy, prompting Ross to elaborate or defend his answer.


I’m not going to let you say anything.

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

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

Oh, you had that?

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

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Monica and Phoebe have initiated a new exchange about the iron, and Chandler is not being addressed by either speaker in this new topic.


Yeah, like a moth to a flame, I’m telling ya. Okay all right, so now  you go.

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.

(stunned and turned on) Yeah. Why—Yeah, that would work for ya…

All right, I gotta go to bed. Honey, I had such a wonderful time.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel's closing statement, "All right, I gotta go to bed.


That's it! I'm tired of covering for you two! This has got to stop! (Realizes he still has the underwear in his hand.) Ahh! (Throws them towards Chandler's room.) And tighty-whiteys! What are you, 8?

(entering) Thank you Joey, thank you so much!

Oh hey, no, you're not welcome. Okay, look, I hate this! You guys keep embarrassing me! (To Monica) Yesterday, Rachel found your razor in our bathroom and I didn't know what to say, so I said it was mine and-and that I was playing a woman in a play. And one thing led to another and (He puts his leg on the chair and pulls up his pants leg to reveal that he now has shaved legs.)

(inspecting his leg) Wow! And around the ankles, y'know that is a tough spot.

Yeah, it was! All right, listen, I can't…

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's "All right, listen, I can't…" is an incomplete thought signaling his intention to continue speaking and elaborate on his frustration, not an invitation for Monica to interject.


No way! It’s mine!!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's most recent utterance, "All that stuff you just said? I want that!", is a direct response to something she presumably said, inviting her to continue the exchange.


(in a really, really bad Italian accent) That's-ah what I suspected-ah.

....And then I just, you know, threw the bag of barley at her, and ran out of the store.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler's concluding statement to his story is a narrative wrap-up, not a direct question or prompt for Joey to respond.


Wow, really? One time he just looked   at my bra and it popped open.

I do not know what's wrong with us, I mean, we have   kissed before and that's been great! But this time it was leading somewhere   and I was very aware of the fact that it was Joey touching me.

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's most recent utterance explicitly details her feelings about kissing him and being touched by him, directly making him the subject of the conversation.


Not it! Damn it!

Rachel, this is yours.

Aah! Why? What are these for?

All right, everybody open them!

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group activity of opening gifts, but Rachel's last utterance is a personal reaction to *her* gift, not an address to Chandler or a prompt for him to speak.


Oh. Huh. You know, it is weird that Phoebe would       set me up on a date that was awful on the same night that Joey set you       up on a date that didn't even show.

Oh, yeah, they're falling in love all over again.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's general observation about "them falling in love all over again" is not a direct address or question to Rachel that requires a response.


Gunther! Gunther. Gunther, please tell me you didn’t say anything to Rachel about me and the girl from the Xerox place.

at you, not because I stopped loving you!

You still love me?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Ross just asked her a direct question about her feelings, the emotional intensity of the moment suggests a pause before she responds.


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

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

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

So, what? That's it?

Well, yeah! We're cool. Totally cool.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance directly and conclusively answers his previous question, signaling the end of that particular line of inquiry.


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

I do, but Rachel borrowed them.

rachel was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly mentioned her as having borrowed the tools, prompting Rachel to respond to this statement.


(looking out the window) Hey Joey! Isn't that the girl that waved at you the other day?

I don't know. But I can see through your sheet. (He looks out the window.) Yeah, yeah, that's her. But y'know what? Doesn't matter, I'm never gonna get to meet her anyway.

Because it's impossible to find her apartment! She lives in some like of hot girl parallel universe, or something.

What are you talking about? (Pointing out the window.) She obviously lives on the second floor, seventh apartment from the left!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's last utterance directly answers Joey's previous complaint about not being able to find the girl's apartment by clearly stating her location, providing the information Joey needed without posing a new question to him.


Ross, say something. Anything.

So you two are..?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has just started speaking, and his open-ended question "So you two are..?" is not directly addressed to her, allowing him to continue or for another party to respond.


I—Rachel, you can’t go! Ross loves Emily!

Yeah, I know, I know, I know he does. But I have to tell him how I feel! He deserves to have all the information and then he can make an informed decision.

That’s not why you’re going! You’re going because you hope he’s gonna say, "Yeah, I love you too, Rach. Forget that British chippy."

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe just directly challenged Rachel's stated motivations for going to Ross's wedding, prompting Rachel to respond to the accusation.


Hey! Ready to go?

Oh yeah, let me just finish this.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the exchange with Ross, and Ross's response "Oh yeah, let me just finish this" is an informative statement indicating a brief delay that doesn't require an immediate verbal reply.


It’s hard for some people!

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

Chandler one time wore my underwear to work!

That was you!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler just responded directly to her accusation with a statement ("That was you!") that serves as a reaction rather than an explicit prompt for her to continue the turn.


Chandler, do you think we talk about our relationship enough?

Oh that’s so funny because we found someone too.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, having just asked Chandler a direct question about their relationship, but Chandler's humorous non-sequitur response does not directly address her question, creating a moment for a pause or a potential shift in topic.


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 earlier comment "You're on in 5 Ms.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT Joey is expected to perform the action of looking for the coin's face in response to Ross's direct question, which precedes any verbal report.


(changing subject) OK, so at this point, the dealer...

Alright, you know, we got it, we got it. Let's play for real. High stakes... big bucks...

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's statement "Let's play for real" is a general call to the group to begin the game, inviting a response or agreement from any participant.


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.)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Monica and Phoebe are engaged in a direct exchange about Phoebe's readiness and her new song for Monica's wedding, and Joey is not being addressed.


Y'know, with the right pair of pumps, that would be a great little outfit.

Listen, I'm- I'm sorry I was so hard on you before, it's just I...

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross is directly apologizing to her for his previous behavior, creating a clear expectation for her to respond.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica initiated the exchange by asking Ross what was wrong, and Ross's subsequent statement is a direct response to her inquiry, inviting her to acknowledge or follow up on his feelings.


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

If you want some privacy you can use my hole.

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

phoebe addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe is having a private exchange with Ross and Rachel, directly addressing them and receiving non-verbal responses, which does not involve Chandler.


Honey, we were at this beautiful place, and I-I-I just put our names down for fun! I mean, what’s the harm in that?

Chandler, please don’t think I was trying to pressure you. Phoebe and Rachel…

Phoebe and Rachel! So the people that knew about our wedding before me were you, Phoebe and Rachel, Heldi, and apparently some band called Starlight Magic 7 who are available by the way!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's sarcastic and accusatory utterance is a direct response to her ongoing explanation and attempt to defend herself regarding the wedding venue.


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...

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Chandler is directly responding to Joey's defense of the tailor, making this a two-person exchange that does not involve Ross.


She is so hot!

Yeah, listen. Okay, before you do anything Joey-like, you might wanna runit by err... (he indicates Phoebe, who is helping Ross understand the remote control.)

phoebe was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly indicates her and suggests Joey consult her, making her the explicit subject of his advice.


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

Well, if you want, you can work here.

Uh, I don’t know. Ya see, it’s just, see I was a regular on a soap opera y’know? And to go from that to this, I just… Plus, I’d have to wait on all my friends.

gunther did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Gunther is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is still explaining his reasons for not wanting the job Gunther offered, so Gunther should allow him to finish his thought.


Pass the cheese, please.

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica's confrontational statement "My God, you can’t even look at me! Can you?" is a direct address to another person, not Phoebe, and expects a response from that individual.


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

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

I don't care about any of that!!

Well, do you care about friendship?

I feel really strongly about this, Rachel. Please, don't use    this gift certificate. I'm asking you as a friend.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe just made a very strong and direct emotional appeal to her, which might cause Rachel to pause and process the weight of Phoebe's words before responding.


Oh! So you're driving up to Connecticut?

Hey, maybe I'll drive you up there! I'd like to buy some tickets myself!

Yeah with Chandler not getting paid, we could really use 300 million dollars.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly references his financial situation as a reason for their shared need for money, implicitly inviting his response or comment on the matter.


See? Now, that’s why only the little fake men are supposed to do all the kicking.

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

monica addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica has just answered the phone and is now directly addressing Rachel about the call, not involving Chandler in the current exchange.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Monica and made a statement about her lasagna, which warrants a response from her.


So Ross, how was your date the other night? Did you tell her about the magical ride that starts with the flush of every toilet?

Laugh all you want but uh, she actually left me a message saying she’d like to go out again.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement about his date leaving a message is a direct and conclusive response to Chandler's teasing question, not explicitly prompting further immediate interaction from Chandler.


Oh, oh Ross, oh my God, are you okay?

SON OF A BITCH! (turns to his right to see three kids staring at him)    (To the     kids) Oh relax! I didn't say the 'F' word! (They go away)

Ross, see! I told you, those swings are evil! Alright, that is it.    That is     the last time Emma is getting on one of those things for her entire life.

No! No, no, no, no, okay, it wasn't the swing's fault. It was my fault    and kind     of that (point to the kid that kicked him) kids fault. Who is still laughing.    Nice.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross directly contradicted Rachel's strong statement about the swings being evil and Emma not using them again, inviting her to continue the discussion.


Oh my God, I’m so sorry.

What’s the big deal?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's general question, "What's the big deal?", following Rachel's apology, creates an opening for any active participant, including Chandler, to offer a perspective or clarification.


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

Oh God, no.

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler has just delivered a personal, dark humorous punchline about his parents' divorce, and the conversational turn is now open for general reaction or for Chandler to continue, rather than for Joey to immediately speak again.


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

That's how old you are.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly responded to his previous question, making her last utterance a direct address to him.


Hey Joey, what ‘cha doing?

Sweepin’. Why? Turn you on?

Huh. What if I was sweeping a chimney?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel initiated the conversation with Joey, who has been directly responding to her and is now continuing their playful exchange by posing a hypothetical question to her.


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

What do you mean?

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

And she just gave you this?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Ross just asked Rachel a direct question, Rachel has already provided the phone number and the context, allowing Ross a moment to process the surprising information without requiring an immediate verbal response.


Okay. Rachel and Phoebe are already there, okay? So they probably started without us. We could just slip in and no-one needs to know where we were! (he raises his hands and on his right one there's a Rangers foam finger)

No, we're late!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's statement "No, we're late!" directly refutes Joey's suggestion to slip in, concluding the immediate exchange on that topic without prompting a further response from him.


Phoebe, what are you doing?

Maybe nobody's tried this.

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's last utterance directly responds to Monica's speculation about the sleeping person's profession and offers a contrasting observation, inviting Monica to continue the discussion.


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

Shame on you! Ugly baby judges you!

Okay, but Ross just listen to me…

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who was in the middle of trying to explain herself to Ross when he directly interrupted her, making it natural for her to re-engage and continue her point.


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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the current topic by asking Ross about "the dinosaur girl" and challenging him, and Ross just finished responding directly to her prompt.


What a minute, I know that hat! I was taken aboard that hat! They did experiments on me! I can’t have children!!

Seriously, where did you get the hat?

Ross gave it to me.

rachel addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Monica asked Rachel directly about the hat, and Rachel's response was also directed at Monica, leaving Chandler out of the current exchange.


She's a waitress.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel addressed the entire group, including Monica, with a statement indicating the end of the gathering, which invites a concluding remark or acknowledgement.


I’ve been waiting up all night for ya. Where have you been? (Joey doesn’t answer) Where have you been? Vic?!

Oh, ahh, go to the window. I’m wanna run down to the truck and show you something.

(at the window, she’s looking down out of the window) What do you got down there, Vic? What do you got under that tarp?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Lauren is directly asking Joey (mistaking him for Vic) what he has under the tarp, following his instruction for her to go to the window to see something.


What?! Why? Joey you were so ready for it!

Yeah, I thought so too but, she said the casting people had some problems with me.

Well to tell you the truth, they uh, (Pause) they had a problem with the bag!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey is in the middle of explaining the specific problem to her, so she should allow him to complete his thought.


want to see you again!

(closing the fridge in disgust) Shoot! We’re out of soda.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's general complaint about being out of soda creates an open conversational slot for anyone present to respond.


God Joey, this is taking forever!

Whoa-whoa, what is it?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey directly addresses her ("Pheebs") and challenges her implied scheduling conflict, requiring her to clarify or respond to his assertion.


Yes! Yes, I did.

Then do Iceberg!

-sharp? Have you been studying the real names of the chords? (Joey doesn't answer.) Have you? (He looks away in shame.) Oh my God!

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe has directly asked Joey two questions about studying chords and is reacting to his non-verbal shame, indicating she expects a verbal response from him.


(on phone from Vegas) Hey Monica, it's Joey!

Hey Joey! Aww, you remembered even though you're a big star!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey initiated the call and Monica's most recent utterance is a direct greeting and playful comment addressed to him, inviting him to continue the conversation.


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

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

monica addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's final statement, "Will you excuse me for just a second?", is a direct request to temporarily disengage from the conversation, signaling a pause for her to leave rather than for further discussion.


I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name. Paul, was it?

Ooh, I just pulled out four eyelashes. That can't be good.

So Rachel, what're you, uh... what're you up to tonight?

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed her with a question about her plans for the night.


I mean you definitely should do that.

Y'know what, I should do it.

Yeah, thank you Rachel, you are soo cool.

rachel was addressed by bonnie and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Bonnie directly thanked and complimented her, clearly inviting Rachel to acknowledge the gratitude or respond to the compliment.


Monica, wake up. Monica.

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

Hey come on, you haven't heard my reason yet.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Richard is directly addressing her and inviting her to hear his "reason" in response to her previous statement about having a side of the bed.


Phoebe, you're gonna be with your grandma?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the exchange by asking Phoebe a direct question, and Phoebe's response provided new, detailed information that invites a follow-up.


What's your point?

(on phone from Central Perk) Hey Joey, I just wanted to let you know that I found a selfless good deed. I just went down to the park and I let a bee sting me.

What?! What good is that gonna do anybody?

Well, it helps the bee look tough in front of his bee friends. The bee is happy and I am definitely not.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Phoebe is directly explaining her bee sting logic to Joey, who had just questioned her, making the current exchange between them.


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

Oh, but look how straight those noodles are!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's lighthearted comment about the noodles, following Monica's frustration, creates an opening for another humorous or observational remark from anyone present.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group discussion about Ross's desire to be married again, and Chandler's general, humorous interjection creates an opening for her to respond to the ongoing topic.


[to Ross] All right, you!

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

All right, look, Ross. I realize that you have issues with Carol and Susan, andI feel for you, I do. But if you don't help me cook, I'm gonna take a bunch of thoselittle hot dogs, and I'm gonna create a new appetizer called "pigs in Ross". Allright, ball the melon.

monica addressed carol, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica has just finished a lengthy, concluding statement directly addressing him, ending with a direct command ("ball the melon") that signals the end of her verbal turn and expects an action rather than an immediate verbal reply.


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.

Let's run towards them!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's enthusiastic "Let's run towards them!" is a direct and conclusive response to Rachel's previous statement about cute guys, not a prompt for Rachel to speak further.


Well, the doctor says he's gonna be fine, he's just sleeping now.

(Tapping Ross on his shoulder) So, you feel like a dad yet?

(Quietly) hey, fella! How you doing?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Ross's quiet utterance "hey, fella! How you doing?" is clearly directed at his baby, not a response to Chandler's previous question.


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

Hey, the ad alone cost 300 bucks!

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

What kind of profit is that?! And you call yourself an accountant.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's final utterance is a rhetorical question and an insult directed at Chandler's competence, which doesn't necessarily require an immediate verbal response.


Yeah, we got a lot to do! We gotta think about the flowers, the caterers, the music…

Oh wait Chandler, too many cooks…

What in God’s name is that?!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's exclamation "What in God’s name is that?!" is a general reaction to an external event rather than a direct address or continuation of their previous conversation.


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

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's last statement directly responds to the question she previously asked him, making it her turn to engage with his explanation.


Ross! Y’know what, I just got—why? Why did you do this?!

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross just delivered a rhetorical question directly to her, "What about the time I said we were on a break?", which serves as a powerful jab in their argument, allowing for a moment of silence for its impact to land.


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

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

Don’t say that I have no sentiment! (Starts to show Ross what’s in the box.) This is a movie stub from our first date! This is an eggshell from the first time you made me breakfast in bed! (Holds up a bone) This is from the museum from the first time we… were together. Okay, maybe I exchange gifts sometimes, but I keep the things that matter!

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel is directly addressing Ross and showing him sentimental items from their relationship, making this a private exchange that does not involve Chandler.


I want me to stay too.

Thank you. (They hug.) Oh Joey and look at this crib! It’s so cute!

I know! I found it on the street.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she just initiated a topic about the crib with Joey, and Joey responded directly to her comment, inviting her to continue the exchange.


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

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's latest revelation about his audition is a direct continuation of the topic she was just commenting on, inviting her reaction or further advice.


Hey! You made it!

Okay is there…some kind of magic tunnel to this hospital?!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly greeted her with "You made it!", and Ross's subsequent question about the hospital is a reaction to their arrival, making her part of the current exchange.


Whoa-whoa-hey-hey! (Motions to Chandler, "What’s going on?") Hi, Paul is it? (Paul nods yes and still hugging Joey.)

Do you have my credit card?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey just corrected him about the credit card's location, indicating Chandler should now physically retrieve it rather than speak.


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

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

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's recent utterance is a general observation to the group upon entering, not a direct address or response to Monica's previous question, allowing others to take the floor.


There I am.

You’re gonna get pregnant.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER; Phoebe's comment about getting pregnant is a direct address to Rachel, continuing their exchange, and does not involve Monica.


Well, you could also give back the money you owe me.

Okay. Have a benefit.

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

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel has initiated a new exchange directly with Ross about a charity event, shifting the focus away from Chandler's previous interaction with Joey.


Phoebe, I already, I already did.

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's direct question "where are we gonna have it?" is addressed to the group, including Phoebe, who has been actively engaged in the preceding exchange about planning the party.


I don't know, but when I spoke to her, she said she had already passed the mucus plug.

Do we have to know about that?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's general question "Do we have to know about that?" invites a reaction or comment from anyone in the group, including her.


Nancy Thompson’s getting fired! (Monica slaps him on the shoulder.)

You’re right. I mean I’m sorry. Yeah, I shouldn’t be laughing. I should be laying down papers for you! (Runs off laughing which gets Chandler laughing.)

I had too okay?! We’re getting married! Married couples can’t keep secrets from one another!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last statement is a concluding justification for his own laughter and a declaration about their relationship, not a direct prompt for Monica to respond.


Yeah, it is.

You know what, everything's gonna be okay.

(answering phone) Hello. Hi, Janice! Can you hold on for a second? Okay. (to Monica and Rachel) Okay, what do I do?

chandler addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler directly asked both her and Monica for advice, but the urgent, open-ended question about Janice allows for either of them to respond, and she is not.


Don't you realise what you're-you're doing to yourself?

Hey, y'know, I have had it with you guys and your cancer and your emphysema and your heart disease. The bottom line is, smoking is cool, and you know it.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler's defiant statement "I have had it with you guys" is directed at the group, including her, providing an opportunity for her to respond to his declaration that "smoking is cool.".


Okay. (Joey tries to take the guitar.) Oh no-no-no, you don't touch the guitar! First you learn here, (Points to her head.) then you learn here. (Points to the guitar.)

Hey, Pheebs! Check-check this out. (Holds up his hand in one of Phoebe's chords.)

Ooh, you nailed the Old Lady! (They both laugh at what she said.)

Yeah listen so, I thought I was getting better, so on my way home today I stopped by this guitar store and…

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey is in the middle of telling a story about his experience at a guitar store and has not yet finished his thought or prompted Phoebe for a response.


You get your messages!

Yeah, well I don’t think it really counts if you have to read them off the back of your hand after you fall asleep on the couch.

rachel addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's repeated question, "So-so, you missed a message from who? Chandler or your mom? Or Chandler? Or your mom?", is.


Hey, Joey! Hey! Ooh! Ooh! I just say someone on the—that looks just like you on the subway. And I was gonna go over and say ‘hi!’ but then I figured, he doesn’t care if he looks like you.

That just cost me four bucks. But uh listen, I just called to see how the chick and the duck are doing?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the conversation with Joey, and Joey's most recent utterance, "I just called to see how the chick and the duck are doing?", is a direct question that she is expected to answer.


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

Gee, Monica, what's in the bag?

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

Why, it's dinner for six. 5 steaks, and an eggplant for Phoebe.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is still in the process of answering his direct question about what is in the bag, making it her turn to continue explaining the contents.


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

Great, great, and I miss that too, I miss everything.

Oh, I'm sorry, I guess I just bring it out in him.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Rachel's slightly sarcastic "I guess I just bring it out in him" serves as a concluding remark to his complaint about missing Ben's first word, not an explicit prompt for him to speak further.


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.

How do you do that?

Now you can’t tell anyone, but uh…I put on shiny lip balm.

Oh my God!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's "Oh my God!" is an exclamation of surprise directed at Joey's previous revelation, not a new question or prompt for him to continue speaking.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler is making a general comment about a TV show and a band, providing an opening for Joey to engage with the topic.


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.

Phoebe, it's me. You can tell me anything.

Well actually you're the one person I can't tell this too. And the one person I want to the most.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he has been directly engaging Phoebe, and her last utterance, explaining why she can't tell *him* something, directly addresses him and invites a response.


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

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

Ross, I swear, I don’t know.

Oh, come on, you know it’s a girl!

You really didn’t know?

We’re having a girl?

You said girl!

Yes. I’m… I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross has just confirmed the baby's sex and apologized for revealing it, which concludes the immediate exchange about the secret.


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

(to Ross) I'll show you how.

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

Please ... if I win the lottery, you guys are not gonna leave me. Someone gave me a basket of mini-muffins last week and I couldn't get rid of you for 3 days!

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Monica's last utterance directly responds to Rachel's point about losing friends if she wins the lottery, and Joey is not being addressed or involved in this specific exchange.


My surprise party!

What surprise party?

Oh stop it. Joey already told me.

monica addressed joey, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's "Oh stop it.


Okay, there’s this guy, Warren, from the museum and he’s going on a dig for like two years and he’s got this great place he needs to sublet. So uh, you interested?

That sounds great! I’d love to live at Warren’s!! I love Warren! Thank you!

Don’t thank me! If you wanna thank something, thank the volcano that erupted thousands of years ago, killing but perfectly preserving an entire civilization. (Rachel just looks at him.) Here’s Warren’s number.

Oh, this is great! I am gonna call him right now! (Jumps up.) Oh, thank you!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's final enthusiastic thanks and immediate intent to call Warren conclude the exchange about the sublet, not prompting Ross for further comment.


You know more than one Fun Bobby?

I happen to know a Fun Bob.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's statement about knowing "a Fun Bob" directly relates to her ex-boyfriend, Fun Bobby, making it highly relevant for her to interject.


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

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

Rome. Jerk missed his flight.

No. Okay. I was at the airport, getting into a cab, when this woman- this blonde planet with a pocketbook- starts yelling at me. Something about how it was her cab first. And then the next thing I know she just starts- starts pulling me out by my hair! So I'm blowing my attack whistle thingy and three more cabs show up, and as I'm going to get into a cab she tackles me. And I hit my head on the kerb and cut my lip on my whistle...oh...everybody having fun at the party? (To Monica) Are people eating my dip?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Rachel directly asked Monica about her dip, Monica allows Rachel space to process her traumatic airport story, which Rachel just finished recounting.


Really? What do you do? You just sit in there stewing in your own filth.

How dirty do you think I am? I’m telling you, if you had some candles  and some bubbles and some music, you would love it! It would take all of your stress away.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is still elaborating on her argument to convince him about the benefits of baths, not having finished her point or asked a new question that requires an immediate response.


Look, I don't care it starts at eight, we can't be late.

Look, our table is down in front, okay, my boss is gonna be there, everyone will see if we arrive after it starts.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross is addressing someone he is attending an event with, likely Rachel, about their arrival time and table, making this a private exchange that does not involve Chandler.


What? A brain transplant?!

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

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

ross addressed rachel, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross's most recent comment was explicitly directed to Monica and Rachel, who responded with smiles and nods, indicating a private exchange that does not involve Joey.


Pass the cheese, please.

My God, you can’t even look at me! Can you?

(jumping up) Hey! Phoebe! We can talk to Phoebe!!

No. I’m-I’m to depressed to talk.

I’ll give you a thousand dollars to talk to us.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Chandler is directly addressing Phoebe, trying to convince her to talk, and Monica is not part of this specific negotiation.


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! First they go up one side, they move it over, then they go up the other side, they move it back, and then they do the rear. (Chandler and Ross stare at him) What? Ross, Ross, would you tell him? Isn't that how they measure pants?

joey addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Chandler was part of the previous exchange, Joey's most recent utterance directly addresses Ross, asking him to confirm the pant measurement method.


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

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

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

Okay, well can’t you just try it one more time Ross? For me? For me?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's repeated, emotional plea of "For me? For me?" directly to Ross creates a moment for him to consider her request rather than immediately respond.


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

Hey, I thought that guy was married.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the general conversation, but Rachel's statement "Hey, I thought that guy was married" is a direct reaction to Phoebe's news, naturally inviting Phoebe to respond or clarify.


Phoebe we just saw mine, let me see yours.

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

You didn't get it?

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

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

Really? You don't say, because mine was licked on by kittens.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's sarcastic remark, "Really? You don't say, because mine was licked on by kittens," is a rhetorical statement of exasperation that does not require an immediate verbal response from Phoebe.


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

Honey wait, Joey, I’m sorry I mean as terrific as I think you are with it… (Looks for help.)

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel is directly addressing him and attempting to give an answer regarding his bag, indicating that he is expected to respond to her struggling explanation.


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.

I don't want him to think that I'm having an affair.

All right. I've got a plan. I'll go down the fire escape.

Yes, because all good plans start with, "I'll go down the fire escape."

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's sarcastic remark about his plan is a concluding statement that doesn't directly solicit an immediate response from him.


Joey! The baby is kicking for the first time! Will you please come feel this?!

Oh, y’know what? Maybe uh, you…you should come to me. I’m a not, I’m not wearing any bottoms.

Oh my, oh my God!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated the exchange about the baby kicking, and Joey's surprised reaction directly follows her invitation and his own revealing statement.


She’s just doing her job!

(sitting at the kitchen table with his back to the TV) You sick bastards!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's strong exclamation "You sick bastards!" creates an open conversational space for her to react to the situation or his comment.


(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?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly asked Rachel if she had told "them" something, making her the addressee and prompting a response.


Well, I y'know, I was just, umm, I was just thinking and hoping, that umm, maybe you’d want to get back together?

No. But thanks.

Aw come on Phoebe would you just think about it?

phoebe was addressed by leslie and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Leslie directly addressed her with a plea to reconsider, requiring a response from Phoebe.


I can't believe you tried to cut   me out. Why Phoebe, why?

It was right after we were living together and you   were driving me crazy, okay? You were really controlling and compulsive and   shrill.

I'm still all those things!

You're also so generous and kind and scrappy!

(starts smiling) I am scrappy.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's statement "I am scrappy" is a self-affirmation in response to Phoebe's compliment, not a direct question or prompt for Phoebe to speak further.


When they see this you'll be 52!

And starting to think about settling down!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant in the group conversation where Ross and Joey are discussing Joey's age and future, making it appropriate for her to contribute to the general topic.


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?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Monica's most recent utterance was a direct question to Rachel, prompting her to explain why the past event still bothers her.


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

Oh my God!!! Ross!!

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

Because, he’s my friend.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Ross just asked Rachel a direct question, his trailing "I mean..." suggests he might be about to elaborate further, making it less appropriate for Rachel to interject immediately.


All right, were you guys smoking something in the back of our van?

Really. And what do you mean you never have fun anymore? You have fun with me, remember that time we saw those strippers and you paid me 50 bucks to eat that book?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's initial question about smoking in the van was directed at "you guys," including him, and he might react to Joey's subsequent wild story.


I licked my arm, what?

It's breast milk.

Phoebe, that is juice, squeezed from a person.

You won't even taste it?

Not even if you just pretend that it's milk?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last two utterances are rhetorical questions continuing her attempt to persuade, rather than direct inquiries requiring a new response from Rachel, whose stance is already clear.


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

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

Come here. I'll make you feel like one of the guys. You know for a really cool guy, you suck at foosball.

What're you talkin' about, I was killin' 'em.

Yeah, well they suck too.

richard did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Richard is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's latest comment, "Yeah, well they suck too," serves as a playful, concluding remark about the foosball game that doesn't directly prompt a further response from him.