military leader. I mean I know I would make General way before any of you guys.

Before or after you were shot by your own troops?

I know where Joey would be. He would be down in the foxhole protecting all of us.

ross addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Although Chandler was active in the previous exchange with Monica, Ross has now shifted the focus to Joey, making Chandler's immediate response less relevant.


Hey. Guess what! My landlord just called and my apartment is gonna get ready soon, so I guess I'll be moving out.

Ahh, Phoebe, I'm gonna miss you!

Yes, you will be very sad. All right, well I gotta go tell Rachel the good news.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's final statement about going to tell Rachel the good news signals an end to their current conversation and a shift in focus.


Uh, if I were omnipotent for a day, I'd..

See, there's always one guy. (Mocking)

Hey, Joey, what would you do if you were

monica addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica has initiated a new question directly addressing Joey, shifting the focus away from Chandler's previous contribution.


Yeah, I think I have some around here somewhere. Why?

Well, it’s just that maternity clothes are so expensive.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe just answered her direct question about why she needs maternity clothes, inviting Monica to respond to the explanation.


It’s hard for some people!

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

Chandler one time wore my underwear to work!

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Monica directly addressed him by name and made a personal accusation about him, requiring his immediate response.


Great. It was great. She’s ah, she’s great, great looking, great personality, she’s greatness.

Sounds like she’s got the ah, whole package.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica's comment about Chandler's date is a direct follow-up to Chandler's description, making it an exchange between Monica and Chandler that does not involve Joey.


Okay, okay, you got it!

Ross, can you pass me the yams?

Sure! Oh, and Joey’s got the mashed potatoes if you want to exchange them.

Would you stop?! What is the matter with you?!

There’s nothing the matter with me. See, I’m not completely devoid of sentiment, see I have feelings.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as the current exchange is a direct argument between Ross and Rachel, with Ross's last utterance being a defensive response specifically to Rachel's accusation.


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

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

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Chandler and Monica, telling them to go home, which prompts an acknowledgment or response from Chandler.


Ok, Monica, only dogs can hear you now, so, look, the door's open. Here we go.

Well, the turkey's burnt. (checking pots) Potatoes are ruined, potatoes are ruined, potatoes are ruined.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's exclamation about the burnt turkey and ruined potatoes is a self-directed reaction to the cooking disaster, not an address that invites a direct response from him.


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

But I already gave them back to you!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica should speak because Phoebe just directly contradicted her statement about needing the earrings, requiring Monica to clarify the misunderstanding.


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

Have you even had a girl up here?

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

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly mentioned Joey's past actions regarding having girls over at the apartment, making Joey a central figure in the current topic and inviting his input.


There I am.

You’re gonna get pregnant.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed her with a comment about her getting pregnant, prompting a response.


Oh, did you beat him at a board game? He turns into such a baby when he starts to lose.

Eh! Stop it!

Chandler! What are you doing here?

Joey kicked me out of the car on the George Washington bridge!

I don't know! He went crazy! Y'know, we were playing that game where you-you ask a question and you answer it really fast.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler is still in the middle of explaining the game that led to him being kicked out, which directly answers Monica's earlier question about why he is there.


Oh my God. I cannot keep having this same fight with you Ross! Look, urrgh, maybe we should take a break.

Fine, you’re right. Let’s ah, let’s take a break, (goes to the door) let’s cool off, okay, let’s get some frozen yoghurt, or something.. (opens the door)

No. A break from us.

Then, we had this big, stupid fight, and I said I wanted to take a break, I don’t want to take a break.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's last utterance directly references their shared "big, stupid fight" and her change of heart about taking a break from their relationship, requiring his response.


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

Can you figure out what I’m doing?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's direct question "Can you figure out what I’m doing?" is addressed to her, prompting a response.


Oh yeah, about telling Mom and Dad, I was thinking about maybe writing a letter.

Alright, you know what? That’s it. You’ve had your chance.

(out loud, to her parents) Mom! Dad! Ross smoked pot in college!

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just made a direct accusation about Ross to their parents, making him the immediate subject of the revelation and requiring a response.


Here you go Pheebs. Who else wants one of my special homemade brownies?

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

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

See that is the problem with invisible dentists.

Why? Why can’t you go to him?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross directly asked him "Why? Why can't you go to him?", but the question is a playful follow-up to Chandler's joke about "invisible dentists" and doesn't necessarily require a serious, immediate response.


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

What about my cab?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, but Phoebe's question "What about my cab?" is not directly addressed to him, allowing others to respond or for Phoebe to elaborate on her own thought.


I had to talk loud because the movie was loud!

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

monica was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Monica and Rachel with his comment about Ross, inviting a response from Monica.


What do ya say? What do ya say?

Well, I, I like the idea of naming him after someone I love, and Joey and Chandler are great names. (They both stare at her.) But, all right, I don’t—maybe I’ll just name him The Hulk.

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly mentioned his name as a potential baby name and then reacted to his and Chandler's stares, inviting a verbal response to her new idea.


I don’t think so.

Can I please be there when you tell her? (Joey nods yes.)

(excitedly) Can I come?! I won’t even talk! You’ll just hear the noise from my video camera.

Oh good! Can I tell her?! Can I tell her?!

Well, do you want to hear what actually happened or Joey’s lewd version?

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Rachel's rhetorical question, contrasting her version of events with "Joey's lewd version," is directed at an implied audience to set up a narrative choice and does not solicit a direct response from Joey.


Of course it was! Trust me, when it comes to psychology I know what I'm talking about. I took two psych classes in college.

You took the same class twice.

Here, Monica, look what I got to wear when I play at the restaurant (she dons a top hat) uh, huh wait! (she raises a pair of spectacles to her eyes) Right? I mean, this might even class up the ballad of the uncircumcised man.

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe directly addresses Monica and presents her new performance attire, clearly soliciting a reaction or comment from her.


Joey! Why did you tell Chandler that Monica was getting a boob job?

Joey, Chandler knows I borrowed the money.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is directly addressing Joey to clarify the situation about Chandler knowing she borrowed money, so the conversational floor is currently between Monica and Joey.


What if I smack my head on the concrete?

Well, I’m gonna lie to you Joey, it’s a possibility.

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just posed a question, and Ross directly addressed him by name to answer it, creating an expectation for Joey to react to the information.


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!

Okay, what do you saw I go over there and say how much I like her? (Joey gives him a thumbs up) No-no it'll be good, I can tell her much I've been thinking about her. That I haven't stopped thinking about her since the moment I met her. That I'm so fantastically, over-the-top, wanna-slit-my-own-throat in love with her, that for every minute of every hour of every day I can't believe my own damn bad luck that you met her first!!

Well, that's pretty good. But you might wanna tone it down a little.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just provided feedback on Chandler's lengthy speech, offering a concluding piece of advice rather than prompting an immediate follow-up response from Chandler.


Hey Ross! The baby’s kicking!

What?! It is?! (He tries to quickly remove his gloves, but runs into trouble and finally throws them off of his hands like a hockey player in a fight and grabs Rachel’s belly.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant who initiated the topic, but Ross's immediate reaction and physical action of grabbing Rachel's belly shifts the focus to the baby, creating a private moment for Ross and Rachel.


Please. If she said to you, "Ross, I want you on this couch, right here, right now," what would you say?

It's, it's, it's, uh, a totally diferent situation! It's, it's apples and oranges, it's, it's orthodontists and lesbi- I gotta go.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is ending the exchange by stating "I gotta go," which does not invite a further response from her.


Joey, (nervously) where did you learn that word?

Where do you think, (pause) Zelda?

(gasps) You found my book?!

Yeah I did!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just directly answered Rachel's question about finding her book, making it her turn to respond to his confirmation.


Still on Amelia Earhart?

The woman just vanished!

Seriously, Ross, you don't want in on this?

No! Do you know what your odds are of winning the lottery? I...I mean you have a better chance of being struck by lightning 42 times.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just directly responded to Joey's previous question with a strong opinion and an elaborate explanation, which invites Joey to continue the discussion.


Why won’t you let me massage you?

Monica! We lived together for years! I’ve seen you naked!

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly questioned her with "And when?!" in response to Phoebe's claim of having seen her naked, requiring a direct answer or clarification.


Chandler, you have an assistant right?

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

No, I-I just don’t know how you decide who to hire. I mean I’ve got it narrowed down to two people. One of them has great references and a lot of experience and then there’s this guy…

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Rachel initially addressed him directly about his assistant, and she is now elaborating on her hiring dilemma, inviting his input.


. (Joey  enters.) I’ll call you back.

Who was that?

It’s just the pizza place.

You hung up on the pizza place? I don’t hang up on your friends.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's most recent utterance is a direct question and statement addressed to her, questioning her action and making a comparison that invites her to respond.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she previously addressed Chandler, and Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct response to her, inviting her to respond to his offer to help with Thanksgiving preparations.


You all right Chandler? Is there something funny about that name?

No. No, I just think that maybe I-I'd heard it somewhere before. (Sits down rubbing his temple.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler has just directly answered Joey's question, completing the immediate turn and not inviting further immediate input from Joey.


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

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

I didn’t! Even when I found out…umm, all right, well let's just say I found something out something about someone and let's just say she's gonna keep it. (Goes into her room.)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Rachel's final statement was a self-contained response to Phoebe's praise, and her subsequent exit from the room closes the immediate interaction without inviting further comment from Chandler.


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."

Ohh—Do you think he will?!

No! Because he’s in love with the British chippy! Look, Rachel, if you go, you’re just gonna mess with his head and ruin his wedding! Y’know, it’s too late! You missed you’re chance! I’m sorry, I know this must be really hard, it’s over.

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe just directly addressed her by name and delivered a long, emotionally charged message about her feelings for Ross, which warrants a response.


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

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

see with someone, there’s no way I... (Phoebe starts pinching him again)

WHO DID YOU SEE HIM WITH?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is being directly addressed and physically tortured by Phoebe, and his silence is a reaction to the ongoing pain and coercion rather than a conversational response to her direct question.


Uh, Delaware. She's on her way though, so until she gets here, I'm gonna be your coach. But don't worry, she told me all about the la-Mazada stuff.

Yeah, that's when if you get the babies out by the end of the month, they give you 2% financing.

(entering) Monica? You gonna be very proud of me. I just got us dates with two unbelievably cute nurses.

Umm. (Looks at Chandler who is using the phone.) Umm. Umm. I don't think so.

frank jr did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica's "I don't think so" is a direct response to Rachel's announcement about getting dates, continuing their private exchange that does not involve Frank Jr.


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

Give him money? It was a joke!

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

Right, calm down, O'Mally. I'll slip him some money.

You've got to be smooth about it.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's final instruction about being "smooth" is a concluding piece of advice for an action he is about to take, not a statement requiring an immediate verbal response.


What. Oh no, you just rolled over the juice box.

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?

What does this mean? What do you, I mean do you wanna, get back together?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross is directly asking her a series of questions about what her previous statement means and if she wants to get back together.


Oh. Why not?

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

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

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her with "What Phoebe?" and then finished recounting a relevant anecdote, inviting Phoebe's response or further inquiry.


Ross couldn't fit down the trash chute.

Just, y'know out.

Ohh, out, oh God, I don't know why we didn't think to check there!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a self-directed exclamation of realization in response to his previous clarification, not a direct question or prompt for him to speak further.


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

Oh, that poor bastard.

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

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's utterance directly implicates Monica in the past relationship with Kip and the subsequent phasing out, making it a direct prompt for Monica to respond to the story.


I see, I see, y-y-you're trying to freak me out.

Look Chandler, Monica is really weird about this kind stuff all right. Believe me, I lived with her for 16 years. She is going to freak…out. Oh my God, she's going to sit on you.

ross addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just directly addressed him with a strong, concluding warning about Monica's potential reaction that does not explicitly invite an immediate verbal response.


Everyone at our school heard it!

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

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

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should speak because he has turned around, signaling his engagement with Rachel's exclamatory reaction to the surprising revelation, which invites general group commentary.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is announcing his departure to the group, prompting a response from Monica as an active participant in the conversation.


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

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

Phoebe! It's 6 o'clock in the morning! Why aren't you at Gary's?

rachel addressed phoebe, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct question about Gary's is addressed specifically to Phoebe, making it Phoebe's turn to respond.


Let me see that! (Grabs the invitation and reads it.) Oh man!

The only superpower you have is a slightly heightened sense of smell. (Hands him the jacket and walks away.)

(entering) Hey! Uh, Monica? Chandler? Can I talk to you guys for a second?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica was directly addressed by Joey, who specifically asked to talk to her and Chandler.


Yeah but I was just screwing with you to try to get your voice all high and weird like mine is now!

Yes, but haven’t you wanted a kid like forever?

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Monica and Chandler are engaged in a direct exchange about wanting a kid, making Joey a bystander to their private conversation.


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

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

Hey!! Get your ass back here, Tribbiani!! (Joey walks back in, scared.)

Are you bachelors?

Are you strippers?

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

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's latest statement "Then you're not invited" is a conclusion to his own line of questioning about bachelors and strippers, and he is attempting to leave again, not directly prompting Phoebe for a response.


I'm his sister, okay? I love him! I don't want to see him get hurt! Come on! Doesn’t that give me the right to control him—help him?

I don't think he's the one who needs help.

No, look, she's obviously unstable, okay? I mean she's thinking about running out on her wedding day. (Rachel slowly turns and glares at her.) (Realizing what she just said.) Okay, fine! But I mean, look at the position she's putting him in! What's he gonna do? Ross is gonna run over there on the wedding day and break up the marriage?! I mean, who would do that?! (Rachel again turns and glares at her in disgust.) Okay, fine, all right, but that's y'know, it's different! Although it did involve a lot of the same people.

rachel was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant who has been directly addressed and implicated by Monica's comparison of Emily's potential actions to Rachel's past, prompting Rachel to speak in response to Monica's attempt to justify her interference.


What is your job?

Staying out of the way.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Monica is not being addressed in the exchange where Phoebe asked Chandler about his job and he responded.


So you stole that tape from Richard's apartment?

Whoho ho... Listen to the judgement from the porn    star!

That tape was never meant to be seen by... (pauses)    Joey I would feel more comfortable if I was having this conversation in private.

(laughs) Monica, look... I don't think you and I have    any secrets anymore... (Monica keeps looking at Joey) Not ready to joke about    it yet, okay, I see you later. (Joey walks out)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just had her direct request for privacy dismissed by Joey, and she was still looking at him expectantly as he walked out, indicating she has more to say or a reaction to his departure.


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

Whose is it?

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

Whose is it?

I don’t want to say.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant in the exchange about the suit, but Rachel's direct statement "I don’t want to say" is a clear refusal to answer his question, indicating she wants to end that specific line of inquiry.


Oh, Rachel, sweetie, look, here's a really cute picture of Joey and you at the reception.

Ohh, he's married! Ross is married. I can't—I still can't believe it. (Rachel grabs the picture from Monica)

Honey, sweetie, by the edges.

I mean, y'know I'm just gonna have to accept it (She grabs the rest of the pictures)…

…I mean it's my fault.

Sweetie! Edges! Fingers! Smudgey! Pictures!

Oh my God! (She licks the top picture and hands them back.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has been repeatedly instructing Rachel on how to handle the pictures, and Rachel's most recent action of licking a picture directly defies Monica's instructions, prompting a further reaction from Monica.


Phoebe, where's your purse?

You can't have it.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she initiated the exchange by asking Phoebe a direct question, and Phoebe's response directly addresses Monica, inviting a follow-up.


Hey Joey, what ‘cha doing?

Sweepin’. Why? Turn you on?

Huh. What if I was sweeping a chimney?

my face cream?

Where are you going? The vicar won’t be home for hours.

Joey, (nervously) where did you learn that word?

Where do you think, (pause) Zelda?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT and should speak because Joey just directly addressed her with a question, calling her "Zelda," which requires a response.


No Ross!! (stands up and moves away from him) Don’t! You can’t just kiss me and think you’re gonna make it all go away, okay? It doesn’t work that way. It doesn’t just make it better. Okay?

(moving over to stand in front of her) Okay, okay. This morning you said there was nothing so big that we couldn’t work past it together...

Yeah, what the hell did I know!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's last utterance is an emotional, rhetorical exclamation directed at herself, expressing frustration and dismissing her own past statement, which does not directly invite an immediate verbal response from Ross.


Because she is!

Joey, Chandler knows I borrowed the money.

Mmmm hmm! For your boob job!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's sarcastic comment "For your boob job!" is a concluding taunt directed at her that does not require an immediate verbal response.


No, we only went out once.

You dated her!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's declarative statement "You dated her!" directly contradicts Chandler's previous assertion, but it is not a question and may be followed by further elaboration from Monica or another speaker.


All right umm, a string quartet for the procession.

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Monica is reflecting on her own thoughts about wedding music and correcting herself, not addressing Rachel or inviting her input.


Ross, are you okay?

I'm fine! I saw a psychiatrist at work today.

On account of my rage.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is still explaining his situation regarding seeing a psychiatrist for his rage, which directly follows Monica's initial inquiry about his well-being.


Oh that’s right. It’s your first day! So are you psyched to fight fake crime with your robot sidekick?

Am I psyched? The lead in my own TV series? I’ve dreamed about this for years! Why have I not been preparing?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey's last utterance, "Why have I not been preparing?!", is a rhetorical question expressing internal reflection and anxiety, not a direct query to Chandler, so Chandler should allow Joey to process his thoughts.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Rachel with a personal offer, prompting Rachel to respond to her statement.


It's easy, you just walk in on them having sex.

Oh, so they owe me like, three Phoebes.

Oh my god! Look, it's Ross and Rachel. Oh, the plan is working.

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly observes him and Rachel, and comments on a "plan" that involves them, inviting a reaction or acknowledgement.


Rachel Karen Green, where's the other earring?!

Tell her to wear her own earrings.

Nooo! Nooooo! You lent me Monica's earrings?! I'm not allowed to borrow her stuff!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a self-directed exclamation and realization about Monica's earrings, not a direct address or question to Phoebe.


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

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

rachel addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's final statement, "Or he does," accompanied by Ross turning to her with wishful eyes, shifts the focus to Ross and invites his direct response.


No, I let him win—Ross!

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's declaration "I am strong! I’ll show you!" is a self-assertion and an action, not a direct question or prompt for Ross to respond, especially after Ross just finished speaking and moved to Mona.


Okay, let's go!

Atlantic City, baby! Let's roll some bones! Hey Joey, high-five for rolling bones!

Uh, Pheebs, you're leaking?

All right. Well, don't worry, I call shotgun! (She starts out the door.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe just responded to his concern about her leaking, but then she shifted the topic to calling shotgun and started to leave, closing the immediate exchange and not inviting further comment from Joey.


Well uh, I-I’m a paleontologist. Umm, I-I live in New York. I have a son Ben. Uh, hi Ben! (Waves.) And uh…

I said a little bit Ross. Now, how about you Chandler?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey previously prompted Chandler to introduce himself, and since Chandler has just finished his response, it is Joey's turn to acknowledge or continue the turn-taking game.


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.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the exchange by asking Chandler a direct question, and Chandler's most recent utterance was a detailed response to her query, making it her turn to acknowledge or follow up.


Joey, we're not keeping this!

But it's an original Buffay...

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's last utterance directly counters her previous statement, requiring her to respond to continue the discussion.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross initiated the question about "this guy" and Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct, somewhat hesitant response to his query, inviting his further engagement.


I see, I see, y-y-you're trying to freak me out.

Look Chandler, Monica is really weird about this kind stuff all right. Believe me, I lived with her for 16 years. She is going to freak…out. Oh my God, she's going to sit on you.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is directly addressing him and continuing to elaborate on his warning about Monica's extreme reaction, concluding with a dramatic statement that doesn't require an immediate verbal response.


Oh, Monica, c'mon, you do cool things.

Oh really? Okay, let's compare, shall we.

(Yawning) Oh, it's so late for 'Shall we'...

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's last utterance directly responds to Monica's proposal to compare, creating an opportunity for Monica to acknowledge or counter Rachel's dismissal.


Yes, it was horrible. She cried. I cried. She threw things, they hit me. Anyway,I did the right thing.

[in phone] So, Spock actually hugs his father?

Hey, do you guys have...[sees Ross, pauses]...hi.

I uh, I just got back from uh, from Julie's.

No, no, uh, it's not what you think. It's um the other thing.

Well, what's the other thing, what do I think?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel's question about "the other thing" is directed specifically at Ross, continuing their private discussion about his visit with Julie.


So what? I drove down, sold T-shirts, had a blast. And y’know who knows how to party? Drunk college chicks.

Okay, she can’t go.

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

Then what am I supposed to do?

Nothing, you just have to be cool with it.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Phoebe is directly advising Ross on his relationship situation, which is a private exchange that does not involve Joey.


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

Rache, I think we have enough regular lamps.

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

It doesn't go with any of my stuff.

Well, what about my stuff?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's last utterance is a direct counter-argument to Monica's previous statement, shifting the focus to Rachel's own belongings and potentially giving Monica pause to consider this new perspective.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly responded to his self-deprecating comment with encouragement, inviting him to continue the discussion about his ability.


Pheebs is your grandmother maybe saying that you should live here alone?

You heard her too?! You have the gift!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just asked Phoebe a direct question, and Phoebe's most recent utterance was a surprised response directly addressing Rachel and her perceived "gift.".


You got it.

Okay, see ya later.

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

chandler addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER because he has already exited the scene after saying goodbye, and Chandler's subsequent comment about the bachelor party is directed at Joey, not him.


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

What?! You totally get embarrassed!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly challenged her previous statement about not getting embarrassed easily, prompting her to defend her point.


I can't believe it. Paolo kissed my mom?

Yeah, um, I don't know if you noticed, but he had a lot to drink, and you know how he gets when he's drun..uh... (He has caught sight of Joey scowling at him) I can't do this, I did it, it was me, I'm sorry, I kissed your mom.

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

Hey, hey, hey, you're lucky I caught them when I did, or else who knows what woulda happened.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's most recent utterance directly implicates Ross in the fabricated story of kissing Chandler's mom, requiring a response to continue the charade.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic about Melanie with Joey, and Joey's subsequent comment about Melanie being "pretty great" is a direct continuation of that topic, inviting Monica to respond.


Have you guys picked a date yet?

Oh no, not yet.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just directly answered her question about picking a date, concluding the immediate exchange.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey is an active participant in the discussion about the dog, but Chandler's dramatic ultimatum and subsequent "Oh my god!!" is a self-reaction to the tension he created, not a direct prompt for Joey to speak.


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

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she was just engaging in a flirty exchange with Tag and is now being physically pulled away by Rachel, giving her an opportunity to make a final remark to Tag or comment on Rachel's action.


I'll take sports.

All right. Uhh, international.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the game, and Ross's utterance of a category like "international" serves as an implicit prompt for a player to choose or respond.


This Thanksgiving kicks last Thanksgiving's ass!

To Monica and Chandler... and that knocked up girl in Ohio.

I can't believe they called, and we're actually getting a baby. (she kisses Chandler)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance is a direct, intimate expression of joy and physical affection towards Chandler, making it a private moment between the couple.


I got fired.

Yeah, they said I acted too much with it. I told everybody about this! Now everybody's gonna go to the theatre, expecting to see me, and...

Oh, Joey, you know what, no-one is gonna be able to tell.

My mom will.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's statement about his mom is a self-directed lament continuing his distress, rather than an invitation for Rachel to immediately offer further reassurance.


Ok, Ross, whats going on here, are we just bringing strange  women back to the apartment now?

I dont know, are we just kissing guys on balconies?

How do you know about that?

Through the magic of sight! I was here, putting our child to  sleep...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant in the ongoing argument, and Ross has just finished explaining how he knew about her kissing someone, directly answering her previous question.


And starting to think about settling down!

Hey Joey, will you please set this up for people to put Emma's presents    on?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel directly addressed Joey with a request to set up a table, which requires a response from him.


What? Is it the comet? (Runs over to where Joey’s standing.)

No! No-no. Look, there’s a bug stuck in tar right here. (Bends down to get a closer look.)

Joey come—I can’t believe—I bring you here to see the Bapstein-King comet, one of nature’s most spectacular phenomenon, and all you care about are bugs stuck in tar and-and some woman!

Right-right up here. (Starts looking at them through a piece of pipe.)

(noticing the pipe and looking at the door) Joey where’s the pipe that was holding the door open?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross directly asks Joey about the pipe that was holding the door open, but Joey might be momentarily silent as he processes the question and the implication of the missing pipe.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant because Rachel just realized she mistakenly took his bag, but her utterance is an exclamation of discovery and a statement of a problem, not a direct question or prompt for him to immediately respond.


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.

Ross, c'mon, please. Can we just get out of here, before somebody else    gets     hurt?

No wait, okay, okay, I have an idea. I want you to get on the swing,    okay? And     you'll see that there's nothing to be afraid of.

(looks at him suspiciously) I know what this is all about... You've    always been     jealous of my hair.

Look, I just think you're an adult, okay? And you should get over your    silly     fears.

Alright fine. I'll do it.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's "Alright fine.


What are you talking about?!

(sets Ben down) Well, it's not for sure but umm, we met this guy in the park who thought Ben was really cute--y'know, which he is--so umm anyhoo, he uh, he gave us his card and told us to bring him down for this commercial he's auditioning.

(reading the card) Whoa! This guy is like the biggest commercial casting director in town! (Ross gasps) Ben takes one lousy walk in the park and gets an audition!! (Ross and Carol stare at him, then Joey realizes what he just said.) I mean, way to go Ben! (Gives Ben the thumbs up, which Ben returns.) Man! I've been in that park a million times and no one offered me an audition.

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's most recent utterance is a direct reaction to the news Ross just shared about Ben's audition, expressing both surprise and a personal lament that Ross might want to acknowledge.


that she put me in charge of cups and ice.

Y'know I rued the day once…didn't get a whole lot else done.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just shared information about her responsibilities, and Chandler's general, humorous comment provides an opening for her to continue her narrative or react to his remark.


(entering) What's going on?

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

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

ross addressed phoebe, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's attention has now shifted towards the window and Phoebe's actions, creating a new interaction that Rachel is not directly involved in.


It's easy, you just walk in on them having sex.

Oh, so they owe me like, three Phoebes.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe just delivered a humorous, concluding remark in response to Joey's previous statement, which does not directly prompt him for a verbal response.


Couldn't you just stay like this forever? (His eyes snap open.) Chandler! Couldn't you just stay here forever?

Yeah, here, somewhere else, y'know where-where ever. (Gets up.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica initiated the conversation by asking Chandler a direct question, and Chandler's vague response and action of getting up invite a follow-up from her.


Ross, the heat!

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

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

Well put it back.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, as Monica just gave him a direct instruction to "put it back," which calls for an action rather than an immediate verbal response.


Yes, every single one of them.

Phoebe, you're gonna be with your grandma?

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

So you're free Thursday, then.

Yeah. Oh, can I come?

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

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Monica has shifted the conversation to Rachel, asking her directly about her plans for Vail.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler just received Ross's response to his teasing, and Ross's statement about the date going well does not directly prompt Chandler for a further reply.


Well y’know I was just in the neighborhood and I passed by your building and I thought to myself, "What’s up with Carol and sweet, little Ben?"

Umm uh, I’ll make some coffee and we can uh, chat.

I’d love that. I would loooove… (Carol goes to make the coffee and she sits down.) So uh, so where is sweet little Ben? I would love to have a little...

I found him! (To Ben) Very funny, come here! (She sits down on the coffee table and Ben walks up.) That is exactly why I’ve come here to talk to you okay?

(from the kitchen) Rach, do you want some sugar in your coffee?

Yes oh—(To Ben)—Do I want sugar in my coffee? (Ben nods no.) No, just some milk would be good Carol. Thanks. (To Ben) Okay, do you remember all that stuff I taught you yesterday?

Explanation: Carol is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just responded to her question about coffee, but Rachel immediately shifted her attention and a direct question to Ben, indicating the conversational focus has moved away from Carol.


I don’t know. I like her, you know. She’s different. There’suh, somethin’ about her.

That you like, (snappily confronting Joey over the heads of the knittingcircle) we get it. You like her. Great!

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Phoebe directly and somewhat dismissively confronted him about his feelings, inviting him to respond to her summary of his previous statement.


Uh, only if you have the hiccups too. Yeah, the pictures are for you, the water and the chocolate is for me. I just didn’t feel like getting up. Okay, I’m gonna show you a picture of Ross. Okay? And you’re going to remember all of the bad things about him. All right? Really focus on his flaws.

I can do that. I certainly did it when we were going out.

Okay. Umm, before we get started, I just wanna say for the record that I love Ross, I think he’s such a great guy. Here. (Hands her the picture, Rachel grabs it out of her hand.) Okay, now, close your eyes. And imagine that you’re with Ross okay and imagine that you’re kissing him. And you’re-you’re running your hands all over his body. And then you run your hands through his hair, but eew-oh gross it’s some kind of grease, it’s—uck! Hah?

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should SPEAK because Phoebe is directly guiding her through a visualization exercise about Ross and prompts her for a reaction with "Hah?" after describing a gross scenario.


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

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

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Joey, telling him not to do something and suggesting they forget about the previous topic, which prompts a response from him.


Ross, you were right before, it was just a stupid fight about a room.

Okay, there are no stupid fights!! This isn’t about the room, this is about what the room…represents! And unfortunately, this room (Points to Rachel’s room) could destroy you!!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the previous turn by addressing Ross about the fight, and Ross's dramatic response directly counters her statement and escalates the topic, inviting her to respond to his new interpretation.


Mail call, Rachel Green, bunk seven.

Thank you. (Examines it) Oh, cool! Free sample of coffee!

Oh good! 'Cause where else would we get any?

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's sarcastic rhetorical question about getting coffee is a comment on Rachel's discovery rather than an explicit prompt for Rachel to speak further.


(intrigued) Yeah? (Monica nods yes.) I hope you’re not thinking about cleaning the living room.

What?! What are you doing?!

Do you know what just happened?

Yeah. We-we had sex and then we fell asleep.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica just provided a direct and complete answer to his previous question, which doesn't immediately require a follow-up from him.


Why won’t you let me massage you?

Monica! We lived together for years! I’ve seen you naked!

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

I’m curious about the human body.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's last utterance is a general statement explaining her curiosity, not a direct question or prompt for Monica to respond immediately.


You gonna tell her?

Nope... (Monica walks in) Hey... so I'm gonna...   put the plates back. You know, I think you were right, I don't think we should   use these plates again for a looong time.

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly addresses Monica upon her entrance with "Hey" and then references her previous opinion about the plates, creating an expectation for her to respond to his statement.


Come on Ross! You said you wanted to talk about it, let’s talk about it!! How was she?

She, she was different.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just asked Ross a direct question, and Ross provided a brief, somewhat vague answer that doesn't immediately demand a follow-up from Rachel.


Hey, someone order a coat?

Ross, Chandler wrote something about me on his computer and he won't let me see.

He won't? [remembers what it is] He won't! Because, isn't that, isn't that the,the short story you were writing?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Ross just asked her a direct question about the short story he believes Chandler was writing, continuing their established exchange.


(grabs a bag of those Styrofoam peanuts) I’ll be coordinator! Oh my God! I’m so sorry, I didn’t get you anything! Okay, look everybody has to help! Okay? You can help, can’t you Phoebe?

I have plans.

All right, Chandler can make boxes, Ross can wrap, and Joey can lift things. Now Phoebe, go tell the guys they have to help out!

Okay! (To Rachel) Oh my God, thank you!!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly instructed her to "go tell the guys they have to help out" just before her brief interjection to Rachel, requiring Phoebe to acknowledge or act on the task.


No, no, Phoebs. You know why? Cause he's dead.

OK, I guess this is gonna seem kinda bittersweet now, but... Joey, that's who.

Yeah, my agent just called me with an audition for Days of Our Lives!

Hey, yeah... we could all sleep together and then one of us could get amnesia.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is a general joke related to the show Joey mentioned, not a direct question or prompt for Joey to respond further.


Joey, are you sure?

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

I want me to stay too.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's statement "I want me to stay too" is a reflective comment on her own feelings rather than a direct question or an invitation for Joey to speak further at this moment.


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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey just finished explaining the casting decision, directly addressing her previous question, so she should listen to his explanation.


Nah, Phoebs, that's the guy that comes in the frame.

No it isn't, this is my dad, alright, I'll show you.

Phoebe, I thought your dad was in prison.

No, that's my stepdad. My real dad's the one that ran out on us before I was born.

How have you never been on Oprah?

[showing her pictures] OK, look, see, this is him. My mother gave me this picture before she died, same guy.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe is directly addressing the group and showing pictures to elaborate on her family history, a topic that Rachel initiated, and Chandler is not being addressed.


Oh, yeah, easy for you to say, you don't have to walk around sporting some reject from the Mr. T collection. [Joey walks in behind Chandler]

And what?! Did you sleep with her?!

No! No! No! I just kissed her.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey just asked Chandler a direct question about kissing someone, and Chandler's most recent utterance was a direct answer to that question, prompting Joey to respond.


And the Irish guy wins the joke!

How crazy that we’d run into you!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's general observation "How crazy that we'd run into you!" is part of the ongoing social exchange, making it natural for Ross to respond or acknowledge her comment.


Okay. Head Ross! Head Ross! Head Ross!

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

Well yeah, I think we should get married.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should speak because Ross just proposed marriage to her, directly addressing her with a significant statement that requires her response.


Is this because I come over here without knocking and eat your food? (Walks towards the fridge) Because I can stop doing that, (looks at the fridge) I really, really think I can!

(goes towards Joey) You know that's not the reason Joe. (Joey hugs him and after, he takes something from the fridge and puts it in his mouth. He goes back to where he was standing before)

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just directly responded to Joey's previous question and concern, creating an expectation for Joey to acknowledge or continue the discussion.


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

) Phoebe, that is awful!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she previously reacted to Phoebe's story with "Phoebe, that is awful!", and Phoebe's subsequent defensive explanation is a direct response to that perceived judgment, inviting Monica to continue the exchange.


Seriously, I-I asked you before and you still haven’t gotten it.

See, now it’s weird again.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's observation that "now it's weird again" is a general comment on the social dynamic that invites a response or a witty remark.


Do you know what I was thinkin’?

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

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

Uh why, do you have a lecture?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he initiated the previous exchange with Chandler, and Chandler's most recent utterance, "Uh why, do you have a lecture?", is a direct question addressed to Ross.


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

He didn’t ask me to marry him.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant as Monica directly responded to her speculation, and Monica's statement "He didn't ask me to marry him" doesn't require an immediate verbal response from Rachel.


Oh no! Did you take my bra too?!

The pink one with the flowers?!

You mean the one that you’re wearing? (Adjusts Monica’s pink bra strap as Monica looks down her shirt.)

Sounds about right.

What is this?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's utterance "What is this?" is an observation or a question directed generally, not specifically addressing Monica for a direct answer.


Chandler, we still haven’t gotten an RSVP from your dad.

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just delivered a conclusive and humorous statement justifying why his father doesn't need to know about the wedding, which was a direct response to Monica's persistent questioning, creating a natural pause for the statement to land.


Where are you going?

How about you guys? (Points to Phoebe and Joey.)

rachel addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him and Phoebe by asking "How about you guys?" and pointing to them, but he should remain silent as the question was directed at both.


Skidmark’s still got a way with the ladies.

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Rachel is initiating a personal apology, likely to Ross, for her previous behavior, and Chandler is not the direct recipient of her apology.


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

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

Monica, if you want, I can lend you some money.

No no no, if I couldn't pay you back right away then I'd feel guilty and tense every time I saw you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should speak because Monica's last utterance was a direct response to his offer to lend her money, explaining her reasons for declining.


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

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

Hey, what time is it?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's last utterance is an observation about their shared activity of throwing the ball, directly inviting a response or acknowledgment from Ross, the other participant in the exchange.


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

Y'know…go! Go! Right there! (Points)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant as Monica's directive "Y'know…go! Go! Right there!" appears to be a reaction to his previous comment and a command directed at him, which does not solicit a verbal response.


Well last night, I met Monica’s.

Yeah, I had a date with this guy, and I swear to God, he is her other half.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe is actively narrating a story about her date, and her most recent utterance is a continuation of her personal account, not a direct prompt for Rachel to interject.


And you know, I have a massage client soon.

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

monica was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed her with a question about the frosting, inviting her to confirm or respond.


I have no idea.

Yeah! I’m just pretending to watch the game so I don’t have to help out with stuff.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Chandler is making a personal confession about pretending to watch the game to avoid helping, which is not directed at Monica and does not require her response.


No, I'm sorry.

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

I don't know what to do. What am I gonna do? I mean, this, this is like acomplete nightmare.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's lament about his "complete nightmare" is a self-directed rhetorical question about his dilemma with Rachel and Julie, not an explicit turn-yielding cue for Monica to respond.


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

Ooh, I look good.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's self-appreciative comment about his picture does not directly prompt a further response from her, allowing for a natural pause in the exchange.


Just let her serve the beef-custard thing?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement "Yeah, it’ll be like a funny Thanksgiving story!" is a concluding remark agreeing with Joey's previous suggestion, rather than a direct question or prompt for Joey to continue speaking.


(to Phoebe) It's like a giant hug.

Ross, how about you. What would you give up, sex or food?

phoebe addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Phoebe has shifted her direct question to Ross, making the current turn an exchange between Phoebe and Ross.


So Joey I just hooked Ross and Chandler up with some tuxedos for the wedding, do you need one?

No, I’m performing the ceremony. I’m not wearing a tux.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has fully answered her direct question about needing a tuxedo, leaving no immediate conversational obligation for her to respond.


Thanks, Gunther. (takes the plate Gunther serves him and Rachel comes up and kisses him) (to Rachel) Hey! (to Gunther) Umm, can I get a napkin too?

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

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER because Rachel is directly addressing Phoebe about her pain and urging her to go to the dentist, making it an exchange between Rachel and Phoebe.


Huh. So now, the real question is, who put those fossils there, and why?

Hey, look at this. "My Big Book of Grievances."

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's interjection "Hey, look at this. 'My Big Book of Grievances.'" introduces a new topic and observation, shifting the focus away from Phoebe's previous question.


Joey, I figured you’d understand. I mean, I-I’ve known him a lot longer.

Come on Ross! Look, I-I don’t have any brothers; I’ll never get to be a best man!

(pause) I’ll never get to be a best man!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the discussion with Joey, and Joey's last utterance was a direct emotional plea to Ross that requires a response.


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

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

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

joey addressed phoebe, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's observation about Ugly Naked Guy directly prompts Phoebe's immediate physical reaction and gasp, shifting the focus to Phoebe's response.


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

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

phoebe addressed rachel, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's final statements are directed to the cat and an observation about its smile, not a direct prompt for Ross to continue the discussion about her mother's reincarnation.


No Phoebe! You cannot get the phone that way; that’s not fair! Okay look, I have an idea. Why don’t we, why don’t we see what kind of number he has on his speed dial, and then from that we can tell who has more in common with him. And then whoever does gets the phone.

Ohh, I lost my mom to suicide.

Okay no way, you cannot use that to get the cute guy and the last blueberry muffin.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel just directly addressed her, accusing her of using a sensitive topic to gain an advantage, which prompts Phoebe to respond.


Ooh, chocolates on the pillows! I love that!

Come here. (He does, and they kiss.) Okay, be right back.

Oh yes! Monica, get in here! There's a high-speed car chase on!

We're switching rooms.

(looks at what she's holding and shies away) Oh dear God, they gave us glasses!

No, they gave us glasses with lipstick on them! I mean, if they didn't change the glasses, who knows what else they didn't change. (He glares at her.) Come on sweetie, I just want this weekend to be perfect, I mean we can change rooms, can't we?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica directly addresses him, asking for his agreement to change rooms and building on his previous complaint about the glasses.


Still on Amelia Earhart?

The woman just vanished!

Seriously, Ross, you don't want in on this?

joey addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Joey's direct question to Ross about joining the discussion makes Ross the expected next speaker.


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

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

Monica-Monica-Monica-Monica, listen-listen, listen, listen, would-would it make you feel better if we all stop talking about Ross and Rachel.

Yes that would be lovely.

You got it. Okay. Now, I can pass for 19 right?!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's latest question, "Now, I can pass for 19 right?!", is a new, self-referential query to the group rather than a direct follow-up to Monica's previous statement or a question specifically addressed to her.


Excuse me, sir. Hi, you come in here all time. I was just wondering, do you think there's a possibility that you could give me an advance on my tips?

Ok, ok, that's fine. Fine. Hey, I'm sorry about that spill before. (picks up the tip he leaves) Only $98.50 to go.

Hey. Ross, did you know Mom and Dad are going to Puerto Rico for Thanksgiving?

No, they're not.

Yes, they are. The Blymens invited them.

I am not wrong.

No, I just talked to them.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Monica and Ross are having a private disagreement about their parents' Thanksgiving plans, and Rachel is not being addressed or involved in their exchange.


I'd wanna rip his tiny little head off. Fortunately, I'm past it.

Phoebe, you do seem a little tense. Here, let me help you.

Oh! Get off!! Ow!! Oh, stop it!! Why?! Why are you doing that to me?!

What are you talking about?

As a masseuse and a human, I'm begging you, never do that to anyone!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe has just delivered a strong, direct instruction and plea to Monica regarding her actions, which concludes Phoebe's explanation and reaction.


Phoebe, it's me. I'm going to hunt you down and kill you!

You know, you are talking about one of my dear, dear friends.

I don't care! This guy is a nightmare!

Oh, right, so he gets a little crazy when he's stoned.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's last utterance directly responds to Rachel's complaint about the "nightmare guy," prompting Rachel to continue the exchange.


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

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

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

(panicking) But Emma's got what it takes, she could go all the way!

Phoebe, you have to calm down.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct instruction for Phoebe to "calm down" is a directive that doesn't require an immediate verbal response, suggesting a pause for Phoebe to process and comply.


On three, 1…2…3! (Rachel turns her head on three to avoid the drops.) Now my pillow's all wet! (She was trying to fool Rachel and squeezed the eyedropper.)

Well, well, you said it was practice!

Then why did you move?!

Because I knew you were lying!

All right, come here! (She gets up and drags Rachel off of the couch by her legs.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's command "All right, come here!" followed by the physical action of dragging Rachel off the couch shifts the interaction to a physical one that does not immediately require a verbal response from Rachel.


That's, that's nice twice!

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having directly questioned Rachel about her date with Barry, and Rachel's defensive response and rhetorical question invite Monica to continue the discussion.


Then you're gonna have to watch it for me.

Just for a few seconds, so I can know what it is...    Please?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler made a direct request to him, asking "Please?" for him to watch something.


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

Ooh, I look good.

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

Ohh, ok, I see what you did there. Aren't you afraid though, that the writers are gonna be kinda mad when they read this?

Huh? Never really thought about the writers. The scripts just kinda come to my house. But you know what? This makes me look good, which makes the show look good, which makes the writers look good so how could they be mad about that?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just finished explaining his reasoning in response to her direct question about the writers, leaving no immediate prompt for her to speak.


I can’t! I spent so much money on them and I told Chandler that I’d wear them all the time, I just can’t give them away!

(spinning around looking for him) I don’t think you did a very thorough job!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance, "I don’t think you did a very thorough job!", is a comment made while he is spinning around looking for someone else ("him"), not a direct address to Monica or a response to her previous statement about the shoes.


The young hot ball and chain.

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's "We gotta go!" is a closing statement directed at the girls, signaling an end to the current interaction and not inviting further comment from Chandler.


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 else about their shared plans for an event, emphasizing the importance of their timely arrival, and Joey is not part of this direct exchange.


Yeah, the Knicks rule!

Joey, this is you!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's "Oh, right" is an acknowledgment of her previous statement, which concludes that specific exchange and does not require a further response from her.


have a boyfriend. There’s a guy in one of my classes who-who has a crush on me.

Yeah! I don’t know. I mean, last year Elizabeth now-now this kid. What-what-what-what is it?! Am I giving out some kind of…sexy professor vibe? (Rachel and Joey both look at him.)

Not right now.

It-it—The point is my natural charisma has made him fail his midterm.

Oh, see now I feel bad for the kid! I had a crush on a teacher once and it was so hard! Y’know you—I couldn’t concentrate and I blushed every time he looked at me. I mean come on, you remember what’s it’s like to be 19 and in love.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he initiated the topic and Rachel just directly addressed him with a question, asking him to relate to her experience of being 19 and in love.


Let me see that.

This one right here. (Ross whines.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just directly responded to Chandler's request to see something, and Ross's subsequent whine is not directed at Chandler.


Oh, come on. What was with that whole Black Bart speech? (mimicking) "When I play poker, I'm not a nice guy!"

No, I don't think so, see Ross, because I think you love her.

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Ross and made a statement about Ross's feelings, prompting Ross to respond.


Oh yeah, she can't be herself.

Okay, so... allright... Which dress? (she holds up    two 'Phoebe' dresses, Rachel and Monica look at them... taking their time, don't    wanting to hurt Phoebe) You can say "neither".

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant because Phoebe directly asked her and Monica for their opinion on which dress to choose, and Rachel is currently looking at the options to provide her input.


I'm sorry, Rachel, this is Charlie Wealer, she's a collegue.

Oh, hi! I would check your hand but... I'm sure you don't want to get my chicken disease!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's greeting and joke were directed to Charlie, not Ross, indicating the turn is now with Charlie to respond.


Ross, it's too hard.

No, no, no... why, because it might get weird for everyone else? Who cares about them. This is about us. Look, I-I've been in love with you since, like, the ninth grade.

Ross, you're like my best friend.

If we broke up, and I lost you...

Whoa, whoa, whoa. What makes you think we're gonna break up?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and she pauses after Ross interrupted her incomplete thought with a direct question, allowing her time to process his challenge to her expressed fear.


Uh-huh, doing it. Doing it. Phone doing it.

Oh! Oh, I can't believe it! I mean I think it's great! For him. She might be able to do better.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's exclamatory reaction and strong opinion about "him" and "her" directly follow Rachel's previous statements about "doing it" with her phone, inviting Rachel to respond to Phoebe's assessment.


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

Can you figure out what I’m doing?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica was directly addressed by Chandler's question, which was a clear response to her initial statement, requiring her to answer.


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

These are for Erica!

Well, I want he baby to come out all cute and fat!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's comment about the baby's cuteness and fatness follows her direct interaction with him about the cookies, keeping him engaged in the current exchange.


Um, well, I was going to, I-I-I really was. But um, then somewhere, just out of nowhere, I didn’t.

Why haven’t you told them?! Wouldn’t they be happy?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler's recent utterance is a direct question to her, following up on her previous statement about not telling "them.".


So how many more do you have tomorrow?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's humorous anecdote about the actor's reaction to his name creates an opening for another participant to react or comment.


Ugh, I just gotta get the thing back!

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly asked her a question about the sketch she mentioned and showed her his drawing, clearly addressing her and expecting a response.


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

Joey, is this that thing that you do when you say you're bad so I'll give you a compliment?

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly asked Joey a question about his behavior, requiring him to respond.


Mon, maybe one of these guys wants to wear your dress.

(in a manly voice) I’m gonna go shave. (Gets up.)

(in a manly voice) Yeah well, I’m gonna go spit. (He goes into the bedroom. On his way out, Joey gives Rachel a wide berth.)

Oh, I have to pee. If I don’t come out in five minutes it’s because I’ve choked to death on the potpourri stink. (Goes into the bathroom.)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because he has already gone into the bedroom, and Rachel's most recent utterance about needing to pee was a self-directed statement as she also exited the room, not addressed to anyone remaining or to Chandler.


Yeah. Y’know umm, uh, umm, about that, umm, Ross I really appreciate your offer to let me move in and everything, but don’t you think it’s gonna be weird?

Wh-why?! Why-why-why would it, why would it be weird?

Well, because of us! Because of our history.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just directly responded to his question about why moving in would be weird, making him the next expected speaker in their ongoing exchange.


Oh really! Where? Somewhere funny I'd bet! (Chandler is straining to keep quiet as Phoebe enters.)

Hornswoggle? (To Chandler) Ooh, this must be killing you.

See ya! All right Pheebs, I am ready for my first lesson.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just directly addressed her, declaring his readiness for the lesson she is supposed to give, so her silence allows the scene to transition to her initiating the lesson.


Oh my God!

Ross, why didn’t you tell me that?

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

I cannot believe you.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel just delivered an emotional statement of disbelief directly to him, which serves as a reaction to his previous explanation rather than a direct question inviting an immediate verbal response.


Yes it's true.

Okay, but if it only happened that one time, how come we found your underwear in our apartment the other day?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct question about "your underwear" is clearly addressed to another participant in the conversation, not Monica.


I can't kiss anyone.

So I'm kissing everyone?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant in the ongoing group discussion, and Monica's rhetorical question "So I'm kissing everyone?" creates an opening for him to interject with a comment.


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

Okay, okay, fine, you’re right. Let’s ah, let’s take a break, (goes to the door) let’s cool off, okay, let’s get some frozen yogart, or something.. (opens the door)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross is directly agreeing to her suggestion of taking a break and proposing an activity, requiring her to respond to his agreement and plan.


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

(to Ross) I'll show you how.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER, as Joey's most recent utterance is a direct address to Ross, initiating a private exchange between them that does not involve Monica.


Ok Ross, just so you know, calling it a poopie diaper doesn't make this process any cuter.

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

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

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

Ye-, no, my Uncle Hi.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel excitedly called out to Ross to share that Ben said "Hi," and her subsequent clarification "Ye-, no, my Uncle Hi" is a direct continuation of her address to him, prompting his response to this shared moment.


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

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

chandler addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's sarcastic remark and physical gesture are clearly directed at Joey, shifting the immediate conversational turn away from Ross.


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?!

rachel addressed chandler, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has interjected to directly praise Chandler and set up a new point with a rhetorical question directed at him, shifting the conversational focus away from Ross.


Where the hell are Joey and Molly? I asked you to watch them.

So you see, Molly, what people don't understand is that acting is a discipline.    It takes a lot of hard work.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's current utterance is a direct address to Molly, explaining acting, and not a response to Ross's earlier question.


Wow! Hey, why are you all dressed up?

Rachel and I are bringing Emma to Ralph Lauren today to introduce her to everyone. Doesn't she look cute?

Well, because if one more person says "what a cute little boy" I'm gonna whip them with a car antenna!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's complaint about Emma being misgendered is a general statement stemming from a shared experience with Ross, not a direct address or question prompting Phoebe to respond.


Yuh-huh! I was the last one to know when Chandler got bitten by the peacock at the zoo. I was the last one to know when you had a crush on Joey when he was moving in. (Monica gestures at Phoebe to shut up; Joey looks surprised but pleased) Looks like I was second to last.

(to Ross) This is just Bactine. It won't hurt.

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER because Monica has shifted the conversation to Ross, directly addressing him about Bactine, which is a private exchange that does not involve Phoebe.


Carol, what's the matter? What happened?

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

Oh my god.

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated the conversation about Carol's distress, and Carol's emotional revelation about her parents directly invites a sympathetic response from him.


Why am I not surprised?

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

I don’t think you have much choice.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross's dismissive statement directly responds to Joey's challenge, requiring Joey to speak to continue their confrontational exchange.


(grabbing the picture) Give me that!

All right, wait! Just wait. Everybody just calm down. Okay? Let's give our friend Joey a chance to explain why he's such a big pervert!

phoebe addressed joey, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has taken control of the floor, calming everyone down and explicitly inviting Joey to explain himself, making it his turn to speak.


that she put me in charge of cups and ice.

Y'know I rued the day once…didn't get a whole lot else done.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's humorous, self-contained remark is not addressed to him, and the preceding discussion focused on Phoebe's role.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just offered a direct solution to Ross's problem about his British accent, giving him a clear next step to consider.


Didn't it like totally speak to you?

Woah, woah, woah, what book is this?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's general question, "what book is this?", invites anyone in the conversation to provide information about the topic Phoebe introduced.


I have to tell you this story. Okay, I was coming over here and this driver…

(interrupting) Was his name Angus? (Monica and Chandler laugh.)

Wait, what that place, that pub he took us too?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's question about "that place, that pub he took us too?" directly follows Joey's "Angus" interruption and is a clear invitation for Joey to elaborate on the shared memory he referenced.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica just asked Chandler a direct question about what he will do when his father finds out he wasn't asked, requiring his response.


In the hospital.

No I left the diapers at the hospital! There’s some in the bag but I’ll run out and get some more.

Alright thanks, oh Ross could you stop by the coffee house and get me a muffin?

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Ross with a request to stop by the coffee house and get her a muffin.


Gunther have you uh, have you seen Chandler?

No. No, I haven’t seen him.

He’s getting married tomorrow right?

Yes. Yes. Don’t worry. Everything’s fine. We’ll uh, we’ll see you tomorrow at the wedding.

gunther did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Gunther is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's final statement serves as a clear closing remark and farewell, indicating the end of their current exchange without inviting further comment from Gunther.


No, come on Ross! (He grabs his bag so he can’t leave) Look, Ross, we have to get past this.

Give me the bag.

No, look, I don’t know what else to do. I said I’m sorry!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just made a strong emotional statement and apology directly to Ross, which doesn't immediately demand a verbal response but rather a moment for Ross to process.


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

in the attic!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's statement "they didn't even tell us!" includes her, and Phoebe's subsequent information "in the attic!" provides a new detail for the group to react to.


(To Chandler) You told her!

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

chandler addressed monica, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's dramatic statement about Nancy Thompson and Monica's immediate physical reaction to Chandler shift the conversational focus to their interaction, making it a moment for Ross to observe.


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

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

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

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly implicates Ross in her statement about him and Rachel getting back together, making him a central subject of her complaint.


And thank you, for that.

But y'know, I never really had anything to worry about. Ross was never very good at the flirting thing.

What? (Mumbles) What-what, what are talking about? It-it worked with you.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross directly challenged her previous statement about his flirting skills by asking "What are you talking about? It worked with you," requiring her to respond.


We were playing a game.

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

chandler was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly asked a question about Chandler's involvement and state during the game, requiring his response.


Oh no-no-no, no more offers. You can’t offer anything to us!

Let us keep the apartment and…

As a thank you, Rachel and I will kiss for one minute.

monica addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the ongoing negotiation, but Monica's surprising and specific offer of a kiss between Rachel and herself creates a moment for the proposition to settle, rather than requiring his immediate verbal response.


Hi! I just wanna-(sees Monica)-Ahhh!!! Oh my God! (She runs out in horror.) Oh my God!

(pulling on a robe) Okay, I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I-I-I was um, I was taking a nap.

position. Oh God Monica, tell me you were waiting for a guy! Please tell me you were waiting for a guy!

Yes. Yes, I was. A guy. From work. (Thinks) I'm seeing a guy from work! Ha!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Rachel just made a descriptive guess about the guy Monica is seeing, Rachel's utterance is more of a statement of discovery that she might elaborate on,.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just asked Joey a direct question about where his baby is being taken, and Joey has now provided the requested information.


You gonna tell her?

Nope... (Monica walks in) Hey... so I'm gonna...   put the plates back. You know, I think you were right, I don't think we should   use these plates again for a looong time.

chandler addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Chandler's utterance is a direct address to Monica about the plates, shifting the conversation away from Phoebe's previous question to him.


Yeah well, once again not knocking pays off. I only wish you hadn’t been on the toilet.

Hey! So Chandler, wanna go to the coffeehouse?

chandler was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly addressed Chandler by name and asked him a question, prompting a response from him.


Chandler, why would you do that?

Well y’know, they only give you three letters, so after A-S-S it  is a bit of a challenge.

It is when you put it together with that one.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she initiated the previous turn with a direct question to Chandler, and Chandler's last utterance is a continuation of his response to her.


Look guys, when I’m with her it’s-it’s-it’s like she brings this-this-this great side out of me. I mean I-I-I love her, y’know?

And I love the milk! But, I’m not gonna some British girl to move in with me! (Realizes that made no sense.) Joey, you say things now.

All right look, Ross, he’s right. Emily’s great, she’s great! But this way too soon, you’re only gonna scare her!

No! You don’t want to wreck it, you don’t want to go to fast!

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Chandler explicitly deferred his turn to Joey, who is now directly advising Ross on his relationship with Emily, making Chandler an observer of their exchange.


Rachel, what're you gonna say to him?

I-I-I don't know.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because she initiated the conversation by asking Rachel a direct question, and Rachel's non-committal response leaves an opening for Monica to follow up or prompt further.


I don’t have any issues with my Father.

Okay, so it’s probably just the Ross thing then.

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

Well, maybe the crazy fog has lifted and she realises that life without me.... a-sucks.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a self-reflection and speculation about Rachel's motives for wanting to see him, not a direct question or prompt for Phoebe to respond.


No, I gotta wear this thing for a couple weeks. (points to the sling he is wearing)

Did you tell the doctor you did it jumping up and down on your bed?

Nooo. I had a story all worked out but then Chandler sold me out.

joey addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance directly answered her question and then elaborated on the situation with Chandler, not explicitly prompting Rachel for a further response.


Well, uh y’know, our guy works with Chandler and he’s really nice and smart and he’s a great dresser!

No, our guy is just a floating head.

You’re not supposed to look!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's playful rebuke "You're not supposed to look!" directly addresses Chandler's previous comment and effectively closes off that specific sub-exchange.


Ross, didn't you say that there was an elevator in here?

Uhh, yes I did but there isn't. Okay, here we go.

Okay, go left. Left! Left! (The bottom of the couch is hitting the railing.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the conversation with Ross and is involved in the shared task of moving the couch, making it natural for her to respond to Ross's description of the couch hitting the railing.


Ok, I'm gonna get my stuff.

Chandler, will you just come in already?

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Joey's utterance is a direct address to Chandler, not her, and she had previously announced she was getting her stuff.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having initiated the discussion about Chandler's father, and Chandler's last utterance was a direct counter-argument to her point, inviting a response.


Oh, you must stop shooping.

Ok, I'm gonna get my stuff.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just directly answered Joey's previous request with a definitive refusal, concluding their immediate exchange without inviting further input from Joey.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey just delivered a complete, somewhat humorous explanation in response to Chandler's question, which doesn't directly invite an immediate follow-up from Chandler.


Yeah. Y’know umm, uh, umm, about that, umm, Ross I really appreciate your offer to let me move in and everything, but don’t you think it’s gonna be weird?

Wh-why?! Why-why-why would it, why would it be weird?

Well, because of us! Because of our history.

No! No! It would be weird if we were still in that place, I mean are you still in that place?

No! Not at all!

Good! Me neither! So it’s not a problem. We’re just two friends who happen to be roommates.

Okay, but Ross, eventually you and I are gonna be dating.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addressed Ross and made a definitive statement about their future relationship, which calls for his immediate response.


Fajitas! Be careful, very hot plate, very hot plate!!

Ross, you don't even have oven mitts on!

That is gonna hurt tomorrow!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's comment "That is gonna hurt tomorrow!" is a self-reflection about his injury, not a direct address or question prompting a response from her.


(quietly) Bye, fat ass.

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

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed her and explicitly asked her to explain what he did to make her angry.


Hey Joey, how'd the audition go?

Incredible! I met the director this time and you'll never believe who it was.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should stay silent because Joey's utterance, "you'll never believe who it was," is a suspenseful setup designed for him to immediately continue and reveal the identity of the director.


And this goes for all guys?

All guys that are awake. Then we go to sleep and then all the guys from the other end of the world wake up and behave the exact same way.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's generalization about "all guys" directly relates to Joey's identity and allows him to contribute to the ongoing discussion about male behavior.