Actually, I was gonna do them jullienne.

(on the phone) Monica, I’m quitting! I just helped an 81 year old woman put on a thong and she didn’t even buy it! (Pause) I’m telling you I’m quitting! That’s it! I’m talking to my boss right now! (Pause) Yes I am! (Pause) Yes I am! Yes I am! Yes I am! Yes I am! Yes I am! Okay bye, call me when you get this message. (Hangs up.)

Well, what happened?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT Rachel was just directly asked by Monica for an explanation of her phone call, but she may be pausing to process her emotional outburst before responding.


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

Uh-oh. It's Scary Scientist Man.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's exclamation "Uh-oh.


Oh really? Like what Monica?

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

Oh yeah, good start Mon.

She lets you borrow them.

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

Do you wanna live outside?! Because it’s gettin’ cold! (To Phoebe) She gets tons of catalogs and umm, she’ll fold down the pages of the things she thinks that I’d like.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's utterance begins with a direct address to Phoebe, momentarily shifting the conversational focus away from Rachel and inviting a response from Phoebe.


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

Yeah, he likes porn.

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

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe should speak because Rachel directly greeted her with "Hey, Pheebs!" upon her entrance, inviting a response.


Ross, are you okay?

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

On account of my rage.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is still elaborating on his answer to her direct question about his well-being, indicating he has not finished his turn.


Well, thank you for lunch.

What? Wait a minute, I didn’t pay, I thought you paid!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly questioned his assumption about who paid for lunch, requiring his response to clarify the situation.


I said I didn’t technically.

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross is directly addressing him, challenging his previous statement by listing his "accidental" actions, which prompts Joey to respond.


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

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

more out of my league? Ross, back me up here.

He could never get a woman like that in a million years.

Thank you, buddy.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's "Thank you, buddy" was a direct, sarcastic response to Ross's previous comment, not an invitation for Rachel to interject.


Ahh, the babies miss me?

What? You ordered pizza without me?!

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

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe directly responded to his complaint about the pizza by explaining they ordered the "Joey Special.".


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because Phoebe's last utterance was a direct response to Monica's question and a personal description of Monica, making it a direct address that warrants a reply.


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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's dramatic exit and door slam effectively conclude the immediate interaction, leaving no direct prompt or conversational space for her to fill.


If I have to I'll, I'll do all again , I'll do the 4 o'clock feeding thing, I'll go to the P.T.A. meetings, I'll coach the soccer team.

Yeah, if I have to. Monica, I don't wanna lose you, so if I have to do it all over again, then I will.

You're the most wonderful man. And if you hadn't of said 'if I have to' like seventeen times, then I'd be saying 'okay, let's do it.'

Explanation: Richard is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's most recent utterance directly addresses him and provides a conditional response to his previous offer, requiring a direct reply.


You know more than one Fun Bobby?

I happen to know a Fun Bob.

(Brings Joey a mug of coffee) Okay, here we go...

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

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel's action and comment about the coffee are directed solely at Joey in response to his complaint, continuing their private exchange.


Oh, okay, (laughing) you’re not a pushover.

Oh my … you think I’m a pushover. Well wait, watch this, you know what? You’re not invited to lunch. What do you think of that? I think that’s pretty strong, that’s what I think. Come on, Monica, let’s go to lunch. (She leaves)

rachel addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe was an active participant, but Rachel's final utterance was a direct address to Monica, followed by her leaving, which effectively concludes the exchange with Phoebe.


I’m not feeling it.

I was just outside Barcelona, hiking…

No! No! No Ross! I’m not hot! Are you hot?

It’s been six months! I’m always hot!

Well you’re not selling the story! It’s like; it’s like you don’t believe it! Look, I gotta go. I got a date, but try this. Do what I do when I’m preparing for an audition. Okay? I’ll set you up with my video camera and you can record yourself and-and see what you’re doing wrong.

All right now… All right, you’re all set up. You’re good to go. Just hit record. All right?

Listen, if you ever have any problem with the ladies you know I’ll help you out.

(trying not to laugh) That means a lot to me man. (Exits.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should stay silent because Joey just responded to his last statement and then immediately exited, signaling the end of their direct conversation.


I said I’ll do it!

Nobody wants to do it? All right, I’ll do it myself.

Monica! I’m not gonna screw it up!

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addressed Monica and responded to Monica's previous statement about doing something herself, prompting Monica to reply to Rachel's reassurance.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly addressed Joey with a clear command not to touch the computer, creating an expectation for Joey to acknowledge or respond.


Well, of course I do! My good friend Joey over here. (Pats Joey’s arm, Joey pats Chandler’s shoulder, and Chandler motions for Joey to say the same about him.)

Oh, I’m sorry. Thank you Chandler.

So he has to be a male who has at least $50.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's statement, "So he has to be a male who has at least $50," is a descriptive continuation of his thought and not a direct question or prompt for Joey to respond.


Rachel, you can go down there, you don't have to smoke. Just say you wanna get some fresh air.

Yeah, I can do that.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's response "Yeah, I can do that" indicates agreement with Monica's suggestion and concludes their immediate exchange about Rachel's smoking.


What Phoebe meant to say was umm, how come you’re having a party and we’re not invited?

I can’t believe I’m gonna have a party! This is so great! (Really excited) A party! (Really, really excited) Yay!! (Suddenly, she starts crying and Rachel moves to comfort her.) I don’t know why.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's sudden emotional outburst and Rachel's comforting response have shifted the immediate focus to Phoebe's emotional state, making it inappropriate for Monica to interject.


Look, I don’t know why the kids need a youth center anyway! Y’know? They should just watch TV after school like I did and I turned out fine!

And so, we’re hiding in the bathroom.

And-and then I sneak out and before Monica can her parents come in.

monica was addressed by richard and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the story that Richard is now continuing, and his last utterance describes events happening to her within that shared narrative, prompting her to continue or react.


My baby sister, ladies and gentlemen.

Shut up, I'm happy.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's comment about Monica was directed to the general group, inviting reactions, and Monica's subsequent declaration of happiness provides an opening for others to engage.


I just wanted to say that I hope you do have sex tonight and I hope that you guys get back together, but I must warn you, the night that you announce your engagement I’m going to announce that I’m pregnant!

How is that ever going to happen?!

All right Monica, do you want to know why I was with Ross tonight?!

rachel addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel has directly addressed Monica with a new question about why she was with Ross, shifting the focus of the conversation to their private exchange.


Phoebe, listen. You were with me, and we were shopping all day.

Oh, all right. What did I have?

You had a salad.

Oh, no wonder I don't feel full.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a self-realization about the fabricated story, not a direct question or prompt for Monica to respond immediately.


Oh, Candy! She was so spunky!

Y’know, I think if I were going to be with a woman. (Chandler is intrigued.) It’d, it’d be with someone like Michelle, she was so oh, she was so petite.

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he is intrigued by Monica's personal reflection about who she would be with, which invites a comment or question from him.


No! No! No Ross! I’m not hot! Are you hot?

It’s been six months! I’m always hot!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Joey just asked Ross a direct question ("Are you hot?") and Ross's most recent utterance was a direct response to that question, making it Joey's turn to acknowledge or continue the exchange.


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.

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Rachel is concluding her interaction with the customer, making a private comment to herself about the tip amount, which does not involve Ross.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation by asking Richard if he was okay, and Richard's last utterance is a direct response to her question, expressing his feelings and inviting a follow-up.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's last utterance directly acknowledges Phoebe's dietary preference, which was part of her complaint about the missing pizza, inviting her to respond to his self-serving comment or reiterate her unresolved issue.


Oh! Oh, I think I’m gonna throw up a little bit. What did you say?

What? I…I just figured since you’re pregnant you’re not gonna be seeing people.

Okay Joey, first of all Kash Ford is not people. Second of all, what did he say when you told him I was pregnant?

I didn’t tell him. I didn’t know if you were telling people. This is back when I thought Kash was still people.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel asked Joey a direct question about what Kash said, and Joey just finished explaining that he didn't tell Kash, making it Rachel's turn to respond to his answer.


.) Check it out, huh?! This is what naked women looked like the month you were born. All right, now let's dive right into the good stuff. (Joey opens the magazine and Ross sticks the camera in it.)

Hey, where are Monica and Rachel anyway?

Oh, a couple of nurses asked them out. Maybe they're with them.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey just directly answered Ross's question about Monica and Rachel's whereabouts, providing information that doesn't require an immediate follow-up from Ross.


Who are those people?

Oh, that's Nana, right there in the middle. (Reads the back) 'Me and the gang at Java Joe's'.

Wow, Monica, you look just like your grandmother. How old was she there?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct question about Nana's age is addressed specifically to Monica, creating an expectation for Monica to respond.


Oh umm, my big scene is coming up. Big scene coming up.

If you said, "Big lima bean, bubbling up." Would she understand the difference?

(noticing Rachel crawling behind the couch) Rach? What are you doing?

Oh boy, I just can't watch. It's too scary!

It's a diaper commercial.

Oh yeah well, you know me, babies, responsibilities, ahhh!!!

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica initiated a new topic by addressing Rachel directly about her behavior, and Rachel's subsequent exaggerated response about babies and responsibilities is directed back to Monica, making it a private exchange between them.


We think if you saw it, you'd understand. I mean you guys were there. (Points to Rachel and Phoebe) It is beautiful, isn't it?

Yeah it is.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she just received an answer from Rachel to her direct question, and Phoebe, who was also addressed, has not yet responded.


Okay Monica, did you know about this?!

I swear I didn’t. (To Ross and Will) Hey! Is that why you guys used to go up to your bedroom and lock the door?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica has now addressed Ross and Will with a new question, shifting the conversational focus away from Rachel.


Uhh, no, no, it bothered me when he slept with other women.

And thank you, for that.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Ross's sarcastic "And thank you, for that" is a direct, pointed response to her previous statement, inviting her to react or elaborate further.


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

Where do you think, (pause) Zelda?

(gasps) You found my book?!

Yeah I did!

Joey, what-what are you doing going into my bedroom?!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel just directly asked him an accusatory question about going into her bedroom, which might leave him momentarily stunned or processing the accusation before responding.


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

Yeah, he likes porn.

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

Well, Frank has to quit college because his super fertile sister is having three babies! I need to make a lot of money really fast, and I had an idea that I want to talk to you (Points to Chandler) about, ‘cause you work for a big company. Okay, insider trading, what information is there that you can give me.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Phoebe has just finished a lengthy explanation of her financial predicament and directly asked Chandler for insider trading information, a request so outlandish that it likely requires a moment for Chandler.


…so then President Steve told everyone that I was a cheapskate, and now the whole building hates me! A little kid spit on my knee! Y'know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna throw a party. That's right. For everyone in the building, and I'm gonna sit them down and explain to them, I am not a bad guy. I am not a cheap guy! I'm just a guy who-who stands up for what he believes in. A man with principles.

(To Rachel) Sounds like a fun party.

Hmm. Look, Ross, if you want your neighbors to like you, why don't you just pay the hundred bucks? The party's gonna cost you way more than that.

It doesn't matter! It's my principles! We're talking about my principles!

Okay, I thought it was about your neighbors liking you.

Oh, they'll like me. Once they come to my awesome PAR-TAY! Okay, I gotta run. I gotta go get some nametags. (Exits.)

And that crazy party animal will be your brother-in-law.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's final comment is a reflective observation about Ross's future relationship with Monica, not an address to Chandler that invites a direct response.


Yes. Yes I do.

All right Ross you’re in the lead, would you like to take another question or spin the Wheel of Mayhem?

joey addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is directly addressing Ross with a game-related question, making Rachel a bystander to this specific exchange.


(starting to cry) Oh Ross, thank you. Thank you. (They hug.)

Do you feel better?

No, not really. You’re pressing the baby into my bladder and now I have to pee. Sorry. (She gets up and starts for the bathroom.)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's last utterance was a direct response to his question and an apology to him, creating an expectation for him to acknowledge her statement.


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

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

I didn’t give her that ring!

So whose ring is it?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Phoebe directly asked Ross "So whose ring is it?", the question puts Ross on the spot to explain a situation he seems confused by, leading to a moment of silence.


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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him by name and responded to his offer with a humorous comment, inviting a reply.


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

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

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

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

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

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

See yeah umm, you kinda stole my thunder!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's last utterance directly accuses Ross and Rachel of stealing her thunder, requiring Ross to respond to the complaint.


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

Really? She... she loves me?

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

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

Oooh... you're sweet, I knew uncle Joey would step up. (Turns to face Emma in the the playpen) Look Emma, look who's baaack!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Rachel just acknowledged Joey's gesture, she immediately turned to Emma and addressed her directly, shifting the focus of the conversation away from Joey.


Uh yes, but it was, we just did it once uh, in London.

This is not good for my rage. (Takes another pill.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's emotional statement about his rage and the action of taking a pill creates an opening for her to respond to his distress.


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

So where you gettin' it?

I think on my shoulder. [Ross enters]

What? What's on your shoulder?

Um, a chip. A tattoo, I'm getting a tattoo.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should speak because Phoebe's last utterance directly answers his previous question, providing the clarification he sought upon entering the conversation.


Ross, we haven’t done the routine since middle school.

Hey, when the snippy guy sees the routine, he’ll wanna build us our own platform!

Was it really that good?

We got honourable mention in the brother/sister dance category! Look, it’s almost fake midnight, do we really have any other choice?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross's last utterance, "do we really have any other choice?", is a direct rhetorical question posed to her, inviting her to respond to the ongoing discussion about performing the routine.


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 and exclaims about "Ross and Rachel," indicating they are the subject of her attention and "the plan.".


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

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

Well neither do I!

Is this about Mark?

(shocked) Oh my God.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the argument, but Rachel's "Oh my God" is a shocked, self-directed exclamation in response to his question, signaling a moment of realization or emotional processing rather than an invitation for him to immediately speak again.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a self-directed lament about his geology lab partner and the lack of responses, followed by him getting up from the sofa, indicating he is not directly soliciting a response from Chandler.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's humorous remark is a direct response to Ross's previous statement about wanting to be married again, and Monica is not being addressed.


What!? But I already bought my ticket to Bermuda!

Fine, I'll rent a car and drive...! Ross, you have to get that job!

What am I supposed to do? He's out cold! In fact he was just talking in his sleep before and evidently he wants someone named Fran to spank him harder.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he previously told Ross he *has* to get the job, and Ross's subsequent lament "What am I supposed to do?" directly addresses the predicament, prompting Joey to respond.


(entering from her room) Hey, guess what I'm doing this weekend! I'm going to this culinary fair in New Jersey.

Oh weird, Chandler just told us he's got a conference there!

phoebe addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe just offered new information about Chandler's plans that relates to Monica's statement, which doesn't directly prompt Monica for an immediate verbal response.


But if I hadn't walked in here, would you..?

Ross, this is not how we wanted you to find out about this.  You have every right to go nuts.

I'm not going nuts. Do you see me go nuts?

No, but you know what I mean.

Hey, hey, hey... If you two are happy, then I'm happy for you.  (Squeaky.) I'm fine!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just made a self-declarative statement about being "fine" and happy for "you two," which doesn't require an immediate verbal response from Rachel.


See? Ben doesn't think you're a loser, he thinks you're a cowboy! Now that's something.

That really is something; that's really cool.

Maybe I should get another pair! Ooh, y'know, they-they had some with fringe all down the sides. (Chandler starts rubbing his temple again.) I'm gonna go kiss Ben goodnight. (He starts to head for Monica's bedroom.) I can't believe he thinks I'm a cowboy. (Pause.) I would make a good cowboy. (He struts into Monica's room.)

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just finished a self-congratulatory monologue and exited the room, creating an opening for Chandler to react to Ross's over-the-top behavior, especially given his physical reaction of rubbing his temple.


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

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

phoebe addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Phoebe is directly questioning Monica about the planning, making Joey an observer to their exchange.


Hey Maureen! (They hug.) Gosh! Hey uh, Chandler? This is my cousin Maureen.

Mr. and Mrs. Bing! (Walks away.)

Explanation: Monica was an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the introduction, but Chandler's comment "Mr. and Mrs.


Almost over man.

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

Why am I looking?

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

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

You couldn't have at least changed your shirt.

(on the tape) Now, I wanna a suitcase filled with 100,000 dollars. (The duck quacks, to the duck) Choo! Choo! Choo! (To the imaginary cops) Filled with $100,000 in small bills, and if I don't get it…(the duck quacks louder) Choo!! And if I don't get it, (pause, picks up the duck) I'm gonna shoot this duck!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant in watching Joey's tape, but the current utterance is from the tape itself, which is still playing out a dramatic scene, making it an inappropriate moment for Chandler to interject.


Oh, I know. Hey, y’know what we never did? (Ross looks at her.) Oh no, not that. (Ross nods okay.) We uh, we never had bonus night!

One night, just-just sex. No strings attached?

Yeah-yeah, we never had that,

Okay, this is getting a little crazy. I mean, I’m-I’m sure it would be amazing but I…gotta say I really-really don’t think it would be a good idea. Y’know? I really, really…don’t.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross just delivered a clear and final refusal to her suggestion, concluding his turn without prompting her for a further response.


Hey look-look, Phoebe’s talking to uh, Cute Coffeehouse Guy.

Oh, you guys call him Cute Coffeehouse Guy, we call him Hums While He Pees.

Yes, and we call Ross Lingers In The Bathroom.

It’s not a club.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should stay silent because Ross's "It's not a club" directly refutes the premise of Chandler's previous joke, serving as a concluding statement that does not invite further immediate response.


I know, so do I. Oh Phoebe, I'm so glad you made me do this. OK, lemme se yours.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel just asked Phoebe to show her something, and Phoebe's last utterance is a direct response to that request, expressing surprise about what she revealed.


Oh my God.

Shouldn't we all vote on stuff like this?!

What is wrong with raising a kid in the city? I'm doing it, Ross is doing it, Sarah Jessica Parker is doing it!

(sarcastic) So you wanna buy a house in the 50's?

You know what, if you wanna look for a house, that's okay.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Joey should stay silent because Ross is directly addressing Rachel about looking for a house, continuing their private discussion.


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

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

time with their Aunt Phoebe! Aunt Rachel hasn’t been helpful at all. So, do you miss me?

Kinda, but I’ve just been having way too much fun.

So you’re not homesick yet?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who was just asked a direct follow-up question by Phoebe about his homesickness, which naturally invites his response.


Six months? Whoa that’s rough.

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

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

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

Okay. Okay. Umm…Ooh! Oh-oh, I got something. It’s this story I came up with, very romantic. I swear any woman that hears it; they’re like putty.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's last utterance is a direct response to Ross's plea for help with his date, making it natural for Ross to acknowledge or inquire further about the suggested story.


. (Joey  enters.) I’ll call you back.

Who was that?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just directly asked her a question about her phone call.


Sure! It doesn't mean anything! Just like I know it doesn't mean anything with you!

hotter than I am.

Chandler, this actually bothers you?

Yes, it does bother me! And I think it would bother a lot of people. Rachel, when you were going out with Ross, did it bother you when he flirted with other women?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler has just finished responding to her question and has now directly addressed Rachel, shifting the turn to Rachel for a response.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly asked Monica if she said something, requiring her to respond to his question.


first! Now let’s take a look at… (Phoebe rushes in.)

I need to talk to you, it’s pretty urgent. It’s about Monica and Chandler.

Oh my God! Of course, of course. (To the class.) Umm, would you please excuse me for a moment? Umm, do you know each other’s hometowns? Why don’t you… (Motions that they should learn everyone’s hometown.) (To Phoebe) Wh-what’s going on?

Well, umm, not much. But, I was just thinking that since those guys just got engaged that maybe it would be nice if they had some privacy, y’know? So, could I just move in with you for a couple days?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe has just made a direct and significant request for him to consider, and a moment of silence allows him to process the implications before responding.


I know! Phoebe is gonna love dressing them in these!

What the hell is this?! What, did you actually thought it would make me feel better to give me stuff that I can’t use for another two months?! This sucks! All right, what’s my next present?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just made a comment about the gifts Phoebe received, but Phoebe's subsequent question, "All right, what's my next present?!", is a general prompt for the next gift-giver rather than a direct address to Monica for a response to her negative reaction.


We wanted to kiss at midnight, but nobody else is going to so y'know…

All right, I'll take care of it.

Oh no, wait! Joey!

Ross! Ross! Ross, listen! Who are you kissing at midnight, huh? Rachel or Phoebe?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a direct question to Ross, making it Ross's turn to respond.


No, actually I thought about it when, when we were going out. It’s how I imagined I uh, I would ask you to marry me.

Well, that would’ve been very hard to say no too.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross is an active participant in this two-person exchange, and Rachel's appreciative comment directly responds to his previous statement about how he imagined proposing, inviting him to continue the conversation.


Yeah. Candy’s the mother, Cookie’s the daughter. The father’s also Cookie. Why am I friends with these people?

(entering with something behind her back) Phoebe, c’mere. I want to show you something in the bathroom.

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed her and invited her to come see something in the bathroom, requiring a response.


We’ll try to keep it down.

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has received the requested information from Phoebe, and her final utterance, while expressing disappointment, does not directly solicit a further verbal response from him.Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has received the requested information from Phoebe, and her final utterance, while expressing disappointment, does not directly solicit a further verbal response from him.


Oh umm, my big scene is coming up. Big scene coming up.

If you said, "Big lima bean, bubbling up." Would she understand the difference?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's sarcastic question about Joey's line is directed at him, but its rhetorical nature doesn't necessarily demand an immediate verbal response.


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

Because she is!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just asked Joey a direct question about why he told Chandler something, and Joey has now provided a direct answer to her query.


I don't know, you might be the first one.

Uh, no. Wait, you know what, this is the outfit that makes my calves look fat. Nevermind.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel is having an internal monologue about her outfit, making Joey a bystander to this specific self-reflection.


Yeah, big stuff.

Alright, here, you have to hold this. [hands Chandler a piece of paper]

[grabs for seat belt] Where's my seat belt?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just directly addressed Chandler and handed him an item, and Chandler's subsequent question about his seat belt creates an opening for her to respond or continue the interaction she initiated.


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

Tell me more.

Okay, I'm gonna go check on something across the hall. You start by washing these (she gives Chandler a bowl with cranberries. Then, while she's going outside, she sees him with a bottle of soap in his hands) Not with soap!! (she leaves)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler was just directly corrected by Monica regarding the task she assigned him, creating an opening for him to respond to her final instruction before she left.


(waitressing) Does anybody want anything else?

Oh, yeah, last week you had a wonderful, nutty, chocolatey kind of a cakey pie thing. (Rachel gives him a dirty look) Nothing, just, just, I'm fine.

It's my father. He wants to give me a Mercedes convertible.

That guy, he burns me up.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's statement "That guy, he burns me up" is an expression of his own frustration about Rachel's father, not a direct question or prompt for Rachel to immediately respond.


What is it doing here?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe, speaking as the dog, just asked "you nice people" if it could stay, directly inviting a response from the group.


Where are you going?

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

I can do that for the kids.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has just responded to Rachel's question that was directed at both Phoebe and Joey, fulfilling the immediate need for a reply from the pair.


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

Hey, Joey. You wanna open the window?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just asked Joey a direct question ("You wanna open the window?") which is a request for an action rather than a verbal response.


Yeah, you didn’t expect her to live there with a baby did you?

I guess I didn’t really think about it.

(finds the word in the book) Ezel! (Reads the translation.) Hey Gunther! You’re an ezel!

ross addressed gunther, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Ross has shifted his attention to Gunther, directly addressing him with the new word "ezel" rather than continuing the previous conversation with Joey.


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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's most recent utterance is a direct question to Ross, seeking clarification about the type of ferry Ross is concerned about.


Give it to me!

I'll go in there.

Phoebe come here

Damn you Monica Geller hyphen Bing!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should stay silent because Phoebe's "Damn you Monica Geller hyphen Bing!" is an emotional exclamation directed at Monica that doesn't solicit an immediate verbal reply.


During this time…are you, are you still my best man?

Do I still call you Ross?

Okay! You guys are getting married tomorrow and-and I couldn’t be more thrilled for both of you, but as Monica’s older brother I-I have to tell you this. If you ever hurt my little sister, if you ever cause her any unhappiness of any kind, I will hunt you down, and kick your ass! (Chandler laughs.) What? I’m-I’m-I’m serious! (Chandler laughs harder.) Come—Hey! Dude! Stop it! Okay? I’m-I’m not kidding here!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just directly addressed him, reacting to his laughter and emphasizing his serious warning.


Yeah, uh-huh, a 100 dollars.

Phoebe! I can't believe you gave them money! I thought you agreed it was totally unreasonable that they asked me for that money!

Yeah, but they didn't ask me! Y'know? This way I'm just y'know, the exotic, generous stranger. That's always fun to be.

Yeah, but you're making me look bad!

No I'm not. No! If anything I'm making you look better! They'll see you talking to me and that's--I'm a hit!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a definitive and self-assured rebuttal to Ross's accusation, not an open-ended statement that directly invites an immediate verbal response from him.


Hey, Rache. You know what we haven't played in a while?

Hide the Lamp.

Monica, let it go.

Did you know I was allergic to shellfish?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's recent statement about her allergy is directed at Rachel within their ongoing exchange, prompting a response.


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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just asked him a direct question about whether he intends to send out the pictures Ross is showing him.


Yeah, it is.

You know what, everything's gonna be okay.

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

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly addressed her and Rachel with a question, "Okay, what do I do?", prompting a response from either of them.


(To Monica) So you came to the room looking for Joey? Did you ever in-intend on telling me about this?

Hey! (Monica turns and looks at him) Now I’m a man of the cloth, but I still have feelings!

(To Joey) Look there is no way you’re doing this wedding now. Okay?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just addressed him directly with a definitive statement, "Look there is no way you’re doing this wedding now.


What did I marry into?

Would you guys want to come down tomorrow and watch me tape the show?

Oh, I can't. We're throwing Phoebe a bachelorette party.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's most recent utterance directly mentions throwing *her* a bachelorette party, making it a personal reference that warrants her acknowledgment.


Oh really? She said she wants to go away with you?

No-no-no-no-no! It’s a surprise, but it’s gonna be tricky thought because she said she was gonna be pretty busy at work for a while.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group conversation about Joey's romantic plans, and she might interject with a question or comment about the "surprise" or the woman's busy work schedule.


Oh. Well then way to go you big movie star!

I know! All right, I’ll see you guys over there! I’m off to fight the Nazis.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just addressed the group, including her, with his goodbye and joke, creating an opening for a response.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's offer to help "you guys" have a baby is directly addressed to her and Chandler, requiring a response to his surprising proposition.


(She opens the door.) Hey Ross. What's up bro?

What the hell are doing?!!

(running from the guy's apartment with Joey in tow) Hey, what's-what's going on?!

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant in the unfolding scene, having just arrived with Rachel as she asks for an explanation of what is going on.


Ow, that had to hurt!

Hey, it’s your Thanksgiving too, y'know, instead of watching football, you could help.

Okay, Rachel, you wanna put the marshmallows in concentric circles.

monica addressed rachel, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica is giving a direct instruction to Rachel about placing marshmallows, which does not involve Phoebe in the immediate exchange.


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

Yes talk to her. Be a man.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group discussion about Joey's situation, and Chandler's encouragement to Joey creates an opening for another group member to offer further input or support.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just made a direct comment about his driving habits, inviting him to respond to her assessment.


Oh as, as opposed to your other multi-functional nipples?

I can't believe you. You told me it was a nubbin.

Joey, what did you think a nubbin was?

I don't know, you see somethin', you hear a word, I thought that's what it was. Let me see it again.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he previously asked Joey a direct question, and Joey's last utterance was a direct response to that question, making Ross the natural next speaker to continue the exchange.


OK, tip the man.

No, if he doesn't like our cookies, too bad, I am not gonna be blackmailed. Look if worse comes to worse, it gets a little warm, we'll call it a theme party.

Ooh, this is it, 74. [screeches to a halt, Joey and Chandler are thrown into the plexiglass wall in the cab]

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's announcement of their arrival and the subsequent physical event involving Joey and Chandler is a new development that does not directly address Monica or require her immediate response.


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

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

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

(incredulous) I gave him an extremely professional massage!

He said you poked at him with wooden spoons.

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

Well, he’s never coming back! Okay? You just cost me eight dollars a week!

Hey, y’know what? This is your fault! You’re the one that didn’t move his-his appointment.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just directly blamed her for the situation, concluding his turn with a strong accusation that leaves Phoebe to process.


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

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

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's direct question is addressed to Monica, shifting the immediate conversational focus to her.


Yeah, I got my speech!

Do you got your gracious loser face?

Now Joey remember, if you win you have to hug me! You hug me!

Okay. Can I squeeze your ass?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's playful question "Can I squeeze your ass?" was directed at her, but it serves as a humorous remark that does not demand an immediate verbal reply.


(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!

No you didn't.

All right, I already didn't give them back to you, that's what I said. (Walks away over to Rachel.) Where is that other earring?

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has acknowledged Monica's point and then shifted her attention and physical location to search for the earring, effectively concluding their direct exchange.


Ross, you don’t have to yell.

There was just an explosion, okay? My hearing would be impaired.

Thank you! And I have to say that first scene when you meet Mac…

Y’know what? I think that’s enough for today. Thanks for your help! (He grabs their scripts and heads for his room.)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's final utterance explicitly states "that's enough for today" and "Thanks for your help," signaling the end of their interaction as he grabs his scripts and heads to his room.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's humorous, self-contained comment about Chandler does not directly solicit a response or question from Monica, allowing for a natural pause in the exchange.


We wanted to kiss at midnight, but nobody else is going to so y'know…

All right, I'll take care of it.

Oh no, wait! Joey!

Ross! Ross! Ross, listen! Who are you kissing at midnight, huh? Rachel or Phoebe?

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Joey has directly addressed Ross with a specific question about who he is kissing at midnight, indicating Ross is the intended next speaker.


(taking Chandler aside) Hey Chandler, can I talk to you for a second?

That was you?! I thought it was Jack!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant as he initiated the conversation with Chandler, but Chandler's last utterance is an exclamation of realization about "you" (Joey) rather than a direct question requiring an immediate verbal response.


Not that, this, US. Oh my God, Ross, you-re, you're, it's jus-, you-, ever sin- you been here.

Ow, ow, OK. Alright, alright, Mon, Mon, you've gone ultrasonic again, alright.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross directly interrupted her mid-sentence to comment on her speaking volume, inviting her to respond or continue her thought.


Well, well I can up with it!

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

Oh my God! Ross, are you in England? Was Emily surprised?

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him and asked him two specific questions about his trip to England and Emily's reaction.


Oh really? Like what Monica?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just asked Monica a direct question, and Monica is now providing the requested information, inviting Rachel's reaction or follow-up.


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

A little tall.

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

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the conversation and physically responded to Joey's direct instruction, making it natural for him to continue the interaction after Joey's concluding remark "There you go.".


Oh, okay, (laughing) you’re not a pushover.

Oh my … you think I’m a pushover. Well wait, watch this, you know what? You’re not invited to lunch. What do you think of that? I think that’s pretty strong, that’s what I think. Come on, Monica, let’s go to lunch. (She leaves)

(to Phoebe) You start working on that list. (She grabs her coat and leaves, too.)

I cannot believe her.

I know. Where do you wanna go eat?

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica's last utterance is a direct response to Rachel's complaint and an invitation for Rachel to decide where to eat, not addressing Phoebe.


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.)

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she is physically intervening by jumping to divert Ross's attention, and speaking would be a direct follow-up to her attempt to influence him and the current discussion about the apartment.


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.

monica was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross is speaking directly to Chandler about Monica's personality and predicting her reaction, making her the central topic of the conversation and prompting her to respond to the description of herself.


Ohh! So you're 5639?!

That's it! Thanks Pheebs!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just had her direct question answered and was thanked by Joey, making a brief reciprocal acknowledgment from her appropriate.


Here you go.

So do you want to hang out or something?

Phoebe! You kinda caught me at a bad time.

Okay. Do you guys want me to play for you?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, but Phoebe's general offer to "you guys" to play music follows Monica's clear statement that it's a bad time, making it unnecessary for Monica to respond again immediately.


I don’t know. A month?

Emily has probably been planning it since she was five! Ever since the first time she took a pillowcase and hung it off the back of her head. That’s what we did! We dreamed about the perfect wedding, and the perfect place, with the perfect four-tiered wedding cake (Starting to cry), with the little people on top. (Ross gets thrown a box of Kleenex from the bathroom and he gives her one.) Thanks. But the most important part is that we had the perfect guy who understood just how important all that other stuff was.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica just finished an emotional monologue about her dream wedding and directly thanked Ross for giving her a Kleenex, creating a direct interaction that warrants a response.


Ross, why do you hate our child?

Fine, you go.

But only if it’s a girl.

Oh, veto. How about—Ooh, I like Ruth! What about Ruth?

Oh! I’m sorry! Are we having an 89-year-old? How about Dayton?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should stay silent because Rachel just proposed a new name, "Dayton," after making a joke about his previous suggestion, and is awaiting his reaction or input on her new idea.


Oh, it's a gift certificate to this new SPA in SOHO.

Oh, you can't show Phoebe this! She hates those corporate massage    chains.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's utterance directly references Phoebe's known preferences regarding corporate massage chains, inviting her to confirm or react to the statement.


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

Well then, you should look with us.

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

chandler was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him with a question about Christmas gifts for Monica, requiring his response.


Because I knew you were lying!

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

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

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

Oh my God! You really are freakishly strong!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's exclamation about Monica's strength is a reaction to Monica's ongoing physical action of holding her down, not a statement requiring a verbal response, especially since Monica has an eyedropper in her mouth and is focused on the task.


(to a customer) Are you all finished here?

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

joey was addressed by gunther and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Gunther directly stated that Joey owes eight dollars, requiring an acknowledgment or response from him.


Wow, a Swedish massage from a real Swedish person. (Puts her    head in the hole and Phoebe enters)

Okay, then I'm Swedish...

It's a normal Swedish name... Ikea...

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe is directly responding to Rachel's initial comment about a Swedish massage and continuing the playful interaction with her.


Seriously, where did you get the hat?

Ross gave it to me.

Yeah, I think she looks good.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica initially addressed her about the hat, and Ross's subsequent comment about her appearance directly pertains to her and invites a response.


Well then, you should look with us.

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel has just delivered a long, accusatory monologue directly to Chandler, using a series of rhetorical questions to emphasize her strong disapproval of his gift-giving strategy for Monica, which doesn't require an immediate verbal defense.


All right, uh… (To Ross) Oh hey, you’ve done this before Ross, well what did you say when you made up your vows?

Well with Carol, I promised never to love another woman until the day I die. She made no such promise.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just finished answering Joey's direct question about his wedding vows, and his response concludes the immediate topic without prompting further interaction from Joey.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant as Chandler just directly answered her question, and his elaborate response concludes his thought without prompting further immediate interaction from her.


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

Yeah, we switched meat suppliers at work, and the new guys gave me the steaksas sort of a thank-you.

But wait, there's more. Hey, Chandler, what is in the envelope?

By the way, this didn't seem so dorky in the hall.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Ross directly addressed Chandler about the envelope, and Chandler is now responding to Ross, making it a direct exchange between them.


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

in the attic!

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

(slowly turning and glaring at her) She’s not even cold yet!

But don’t you think Rosita would’ve wanted you to move on? I mean y’know, she did always put…your comfort first.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant as Rachel is directly addressing him with a rhetorical question and a persuasive statement about Rosita's wishes, which doesn't explicitly demand an immediate verbal response from him.


I proposed to Chandler! (Phoebe stops herself from laughing) Alright,    moving on...

think   I should propose?

Ok, ok, so how should I do it?

How about at a game, on the big screen?

What? what? He obviously thinks that's a nice way to be proposed to,    plus he'd never suspect it!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is still elaborating on her suggestion for Phoebe's hypothetical proposal, so Phoebe should wait for Monica to finish her thought.


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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Rachel is responding directly to Monica's complaint about the shoes, offering to take them, making this an exchange between the two of them.


Oh honey, I'm sorry we can't help you there, 'cause we're cuddlily sleepers. (Chandler makes an 'Ewww' face) Okay, I'm late for work.

Thank you Rachel.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's "Thank you Rachel" serves as a concluding remark to her previous statement and her announcement of being late for work, not an invitation for her to continue speaking.


I'm sorry, Chandler but this, this is really important to me.

Fine, I'll give the suit back.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's "Fine, I'll give the suit back" is a direct concession to Ross's previous statement, effectively concluding their immediate disagreement without requiring further input from Ross.


they lock it, but when they're having sex on the couch, its like "Come on in, my butt is surprisingly hairy".

You guys, come on, it doesn't matter why we're late. We're all here now, please let us in so we can have some of your delicious turkey. (A slice of turkey on a piece of aluminum foil is slid under door)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just made a plea to the people inside the apartment, and the turkey being slid under the door is a direct response to her request, shifting the focus away from Ross's previous comment.


Hey, why don’t you guys go, get portraits done by a professional photographer.

That’s a good idea! I bet they have one of those wind machines! Y’know… (Does the whole hair blowing in the wind model type poses.)

Yeah that’s great! Next to that, Chandler won’t look so stupid.

All right, but I should warn you, I’m not going. I’m going. (Does The Face while saying that last part.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's self-deprecating joke is a direct response to Phoebe's comment about him, not an invitation for Monica to interject.


(Looks exasperated) Ok first of all...It would be great. But that's   not what I'm here to talk to you about. I need to borrow some money.

Aww, I don't know Monica y'know... erm... lending friends money is always   a mistake.

monica was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should respond because Joey just directly addressed her and gave a hesitant refusal to her request to borrow money, requiring her to counter his objection or press her case.


Let's see, 1939... yeah, 24, 25?

Looks like a fun gang. (They all look at each other and smile)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's comment "Looks like a fun gang" is a general observation to the group, not a direct address or question to Monica, and the group's shared smile indicates a non-verbal acknowledgment rather than an expectation for a verbal response from any single person.


Whoa! Wait! Hello! What about me?

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

ross addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has clearly shifted his attention from her to Monica, engaging in a sarcastic exchange with Monica that doesn't involve Rachel.


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

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

Rachel one brunch is not gonna solve anything. You gotta face it, okay we’re never gonna get along.

Okay, well you are just gonna have too, okay. Because I already got a Mother and a Father who cannot stay in the same room together, okay, I don’t wanna have to have a separate room for you too!! (starts to cry)

Okay, okay, okay. (hugs her) I’ll get the bagels.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just offered a concession and hugged Rachel in response to her emotional plea, indicating a resolution to their immediate conflict.


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

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

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed him with a question about Ben's school.


Oh, that’s uh, that’s pretty nice but I’m gonna go with the one I picked first.

Oh my God Chandler, the one you picked is gone. It’s over!

They put you in jail?

The little jail between the doors!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Phoebe has just completed her clarification regarding the "jail" metaphor in response to his question, and is not explicitly prompting him to speak further.


Honey I swear it we just kissed.

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

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER who just entered the room and overheard Ross's ambiguous statement, prompting her to react or inquire about what she heard.


What about your massage client?

I just felt so bad, missing this. So I just slipped him a little something,    you know. As long as I'm back in five or six hours, it will be alright.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER to the current exchange between Monica and Phoebe, and he might speak to comment on Phoebe's explanation about her client or to interject a new topic.


Oh but Joey, I have to go. There’s no room for a baby here.

No room? It’s a baby. It’s like this big. (Holds his hands about a foot apart.) Y’know, I mean you-you could you could put it over here. (A desk.) Or-or-or we could put it right here. (The chair.) Aw, it’s cute, right? Or-or we could put it over here. (By the bathroom door.) You wouldn’t even notice it. Where’s the baby? (Mumbles that it’s over in the corner.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic about the baby's room, and Joey's lengthy, persuasive response directly addresses her concern, inviting her to react to his suggestions.


Okay, is this lamp in the same place?

Who cares? I repel women.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just made an observation about the lamp, and Ross's subsequent lament "Who cares? I repel women" invites a response or further engagement from Chandler.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER because Joey is directly responding to Rachel's question about their living arrangement and explaining his preference for a roommate to her, not addressing Ross.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe should speak because Monica directly challenged her past actions and judgment with a rhetorical question ("what the hell were you thinking?") that implicitly demands a response from Phoebe.


I—never borrowed your Walkman.

Well, then I lost it. You buy me one!

You got it! Here we go! Come on! This is great! (Rachel goes over and unlocks the handcuffs) Ahhh! (He starts rubbing his wrist)

Does it hurt?

No, I just always see guys doing this when they get handcuffs taken off them. (He runs over to where his pants are hanging) Hello sweet pants!

Wait a minute! What are you gonna tell Joanna?

When she sees that you’re gone, she’s gonna know that I let you out, and that I was in here, and I’m gonna get fired!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel is directly addressing him with her concerns about getting fired due to his escape, requiring his response to her predicament.


Yeah, right Monica. I'm so sorry.

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just directly responded to his apology and is now issuing him out with "All right, see ya," which invites a reciprocal closing remark.


I had to talk loud because the movie was loud!

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

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

Well no, not yet. He's calling everyone on her side of the family hoping that someone will help him get in touch with her.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey has just directly answered Monica's question about Ross getting in touch with Emily, concluding the immediate exchange initiated by Monica.


Because I knew you were lying!

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

rachel was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Monica just physically dragged her off the couch and directly addressed her with an instruction.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Phoebe's rhetorical question about her character interacting with Dr.


It’s my new apothecary table!

Ross! Phoebe’s gonna be here any second, she cannot see this!

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him with a warning about Phoebe seeing his new apothecary table, prompting a response from him.


I bought them off Ebay! They used to belong to the late Shania    Twain.

(after a pause) Phoebe, Shania Twain is still alive!

Oh... then I overpaid. (she goes to the bathroom)

Oh, it's a gift certificate to this new SPA in SOHO.

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER because she has gone to the bathroom, making her physically absent from the conversation, and Rachel's current utterance about a gift certificate is not addressed to her.


Okay. Okay. Okay. Uh, what do I, what do I do with him?

I don’t know! Just-just talk to him-entertain him and keep him alive.

Okay. (Ben enters) Ben? Come here. All right, I’m gonna leave you here with Aunt Rachel for about an hour. Okay? Are you gonna be okay?

Yeah I think so.

(To Rachel) I wasn’t talking to you.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross just explicitly told her "I wasn't talking to you," clarifying that his previous question was directed at Ben and not inviting further input from her.


Here you go.

Thank you Gunther, put it there. (He gets up, and shakes Gunther's hand. A bunch of coins fall out his hand. He sits down next to Monica.) Definitely not easier with coins. (Joey gets up and picks up the coins. Chandler thinks, Joey is just helping him to pick them up.) Thank you.

Here. (Gives her the coins) Now I only owe you $49.50.

If you wanna give Joey a Christmas present that disrupts the entire building, why not get him something a little bit more subtle, like a wrecking ball, or a vile of small pox to release in the hallway?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the broader exchange; however, Chandler's last utterance is a sarcastic rhetorical comment *about* Joey, not a direct question or address *to* him, thus not requiring a response from Joey.


And the Irish guy wins the joke!

How crazy that we’d run into you!

Oh God, thank you! (Runs and gives all of them a group hug.) Umm, uh, Mr. Stevens I’d like you to meet my friends uh, this is Phoebe, Monica, and Chandler.

(obviously attracted to him) Is-is-is there a-a Mrs. Stevens?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's direct question about a "Mrs.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just expressed deep feelings about her friendship with Rachel, and Rachel's subsequent utterance completely changed the subject rather than addressing Monica's emotional disclosure.


So tell me something. What does the phrase 'no date pact' mean to you?

I'm sorry, okay. It's just that Chandler has somebody, and Phoebe has somebody- I thought I'd ask Fun Bobby.

monica addressed chandler, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's utterance is a complete explanation and justification for her actions regarding the 'no date pact', which concludes her turn without explicitly inviting a new response from Ross.


Oh. Well then way to go you big movie star!

I know! All right, I’ll see you guys over there! I’m off to fight the Nazis.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey is announcing his departure to the group, including her, making it appropriate for her to offer a farewell or acknowledgment.


Yeah, I mean... I think when it's your shot, y'know, you-you know it's your shot. Did it... feel like your shot..?

Hard to tell, I was naked.

No, I don't think this was your shot. I mean, I don't even think you just get one shot. I really believe big things are gonna happen for you, I do! You've gotta just keep thinking about the day that some kid is gonna run up to his friends and go 'I got the part! I got the part! I'm gonna be Joey Tribbiani's ass!'.

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Phoebe just finished a long, encouraging speech directed entirely at him, which also contained a humorous punchline about his future acting career.


Monica? What time is it?

Well that's because you always sleep to noon, silly! This is what 9 looks like.

I guess I'll get washed up then. Watch that sunrise. (He goes into the bathroom.)

getting tired of sneaking around.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Joey has just gone into the bathroom, and Monica's subsequent comment about "getting tired of sneaking around" is not addressed to him and appears to be a private thought or a statement to an unmentioned party.


Well, I brought the next best thing.

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler just directly responded to Ross's previous jab about him not being the "next best thing," inviting a continuation of the playful exchange.


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

Uh, put your elbow in it.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross has just directly asked her a question as part of their game of Bamboozled, expecting her to provide the answer.


Okay, dime! (Donates that.) You guys should probably keep talking; this could take a while. (Finds something else.) Oh no, wait! Look it! Whoa! (Looks at it.) Oh my God, this is a police badge!

Oh that's so cool! Why would a cop come in here though? They don't serve donuts. (No one laughs.) Y'know what actually, could you discover the badge again? I think I can come up with something better than that.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Chandler's general comment about re-discovering the badge creates an open floor for any group member to react to the situation or his joke attempt.


(entering and interrupting the guy’s escape attempt) Okay! The movers will be here in 11 hours. Rachel has not packed. Now, everybody has to help! Chandler, we’re gonna start with…

Oh nope, I-I have plans with Joey.

I thought you said you were going to do nothing.

Yes, but for the last time.

Okay fine, now Ross…

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Monica has concluded her exchange with him and is now explicitly addressing Ross, shifting the conversational focus.


Oh man! I want that place so much!! I was so sure that was gonna work! There's twelve bucks I'll never see again! (Exits.)

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

Bye Chandler! (She walks up to him.) (Quietly.) I miss you already. (She pinches his butt.)

phoebe addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe's quiet goodbye and butt pinch were directed privately at Chandler, not involving Rachel who was preparing to leave with Ross.


Ohhh! Well of course I will watch him! We have fun, don’t we Ben? (He nods yes.)

Okay, I’ll see you later pal.

Ohh, okay. (Ross has a sign on his back that reads ‘Poop.’) Wh—Ah-ha! (Ross stops and turns.) Wait a minute. Uh Ben, I can’t do it.

What? (She takes the sign off and hands it to him.) That’s great. That is great. (Crumples up the paper and throws it down in anger.) What did we just finish talking about Ben?!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's angry question "What did we just finish talking about Ben?!" is directed solely at Ben, not Rachel.


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

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

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe directly addressed Monica with a question about the party planning, expecting an explanation.


I don’t want you to see me naked!

Rachel, I’ve seen you naked a million times. I ate hot fudge off you naked. Remember, I-I sucked that mini-marshmallow out of your belly button?

Yeah, but that was different. Y’know? I mean, we were, we were going out then, now I think it’s weird.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly responded to his previous statement, continuing their personal exchange about their past intimacy and her current discomfort.


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

But Ross, its you and me!

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

I don’t know. Is it crazy?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance "I don't know.


No! You should've read it yourself!

Come on Phoebe! Don’t be such a goodie-goodie!

Fine! Okay, all right, so Jane Eyre, first of all, you'd think she's a woman, but she's not. She's a cyborg.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant who just prompted Phoebe to share the story, and Phoebe's current utterance is a direct response to Rachel's previous urging.


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

So, you look great.

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

You’ve got panties stuck to your leg.

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

richard did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Richard is an active participant, and Monica's flirtatious statement about God knowing she'd run into him is a complete thought that doesn't explicitly prompt an immediate verbal response from Richard.


Where are you going?

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

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her and Joey with a question, indicating she expects a response from them.


They really were pretty, weren’t they? (Rachel and Phoebe both agree)

See, I don’t know, for me it would have to Chantal.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, but Rachel just offered her personal opinion about "Chantal," which doesn't directly solicit a response from Monica and allows for other participants to chime in or for Rachel to elaborate.


Oh for cryin’ out loud! (He storms out.)

All right, so we should go catch our movie.

I like to see the previews. (Rachel looks at him.) The candy.

Well look who’s here!

Hi! Well, we were just about to take off and see a movie. Oh no!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's most recent utterance is a greeting and explanation directed at a newly arrived person, not Joey, so he should allow her to continue addressing the new party.


I’m checking out the restaurant with Pete.

Ohh, Monica, I am so excited for you.

Okay, but wouldn’t it be easier if you had to tell me something that you could tell me.

Well, sure in a perfect world. But, no, I promised I wouldn’t tell, and I swore to like all my gods.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe has just given a definitive refusal to Monica's attempt to get information, effectively closing that line of questioning.


What are you talking about? Bitch.

Umm, when I get married will you be my maid of honor?

Oh my God Phoebe! I mean I’m just—Wait a minute. If I’m your maid of honor that means you are Monica’s.

But why does it even matter?!

Why does it matter so much to you?!

of our best friends! Who knows what you’re gonna marry!

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe and Rachel are engaged in a direct exchange about the maid of honor roles, and Joey is not being addressed or involved in this specific discussion.


Yep! You got the tickets?

Oh! Got ‘em right here, (Pats his coat pocket) check!

It’s all London, baby! Here we go. (He takes a picture of a less than enthused Chandler and starts towards the girls’ apartment.)

You got your passport?

Yeah, in my third drawer on my dresser. You don’t want to lose that.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just asked Joey a direct question about his passport, and Joey's response directly addressed Chandler, creating an open turn for Chandler to follow up.


Let me see that.

This one right here. (Ross whines.)

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as his audible whine is a direct, non-verbal reaction to the item Joey is presenting, indicating his engagement and prompting him to elaborate on his feelings.


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.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's statement "That's it.


Yeah! Do that!

And-and you won’t blame us for any damage? (Gives Phoebe a thumbs up.)

phoebe was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly gives her a thumbs up while asking a question that includes her in the "us," inviting her to respond or confirm.


Chandler, can I just say something? I-I know you're still mad at me, I just wanna say that there were two people there that night. Okay? Two sets of lips.

Yes, well, I expect this from her. Okay? She's always been a Freudian nightmare.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated this exchange with Chandler, and Chandler's most recent utterance was a direct response to Ross's attempt to explain his actions.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, and Ross just made a direct, persuasive statement to her about her inability to do things alone, which functions as a rhetorical point rather than a direct question requiring an immediate verbal response.


Oh, I’m sorry, Ross. I’ll get it for you right now. And since I made you wait, I’ll toss in a free muffin.

Phoebe. We would like to talk to you for a second.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just addressed Phoebe, stating "We would like to talk to you," and Monica is part of that "We," indicating she is an active participant in the intended conversation with Phoebe.


You're right. There isn't a decent outlet.

Right, I mean, come on, I'm sure that if you had a funeral or a memorial service, tons of people would come.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he just spoke and Chandler's utterance continues the shared topic, but Chandler's statement is a general observation about hypothetical attendance at a funeral, not a direct address or question to Ross.


That is the most ridiculous...

You sold me out.

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

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica should speak because Rachel directly addressed her with a command and physically provoked her by flicking her on the forehead, creating a direct opportunity for Monica to respond.


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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her and announced that she had prepared something, creating an explicit turn for Phoebe to present.


(angrily) I don’t think that’s what they were talking about Joe!!

What a great night, Chandler can’t do it, these guys kissed… (Points to Ross and Rachel.)

phoebe addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's utterance is a general observation about the night, and her final comment about Ross and Rachel kissing shifts the conversational focus away from directly addressing Chandler.


What are you talking about? I love them! (Looks into the cage) Yeah, I had a tarantula when I was a kid. But it-it died, because my cat ate it. And then, then my cat died. But Joey, isn't this cool?

Is it on me? I feel, I feel like it's on me! I got, hey! (He storms into his room)

Oh, isn't that adorable? Joey is afraid of the tarantula.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's comment is directly about his recent action and fear of the tarantula, but her statement is an observation and rhetorical question rather than a direct address requiring his response.


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

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

Fine, y’know what, that’s it. From now on, Joey, I want you to be my best man.

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross directly addressed Joey and offered him the role of best man, which Joey had just expressed a desire for, requiring a response.


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

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

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

ross addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Ross addressed Chandler directly about a party, shifting the conversation away from Joey's previous story and making Joey a passive listener in this new exchange.


Hey Joey, could you uh, go through these lines with me? (He’s holding a script.)

Okay uh, look I know you’re a great actor, okay? And you play all those Shakespeare guys and stuff…

Explanation: Richard is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and he should stay silent because Joey is currently responding to his request and has not finished his thought.


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

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's last utterance is a self-directed comment about the mac and cheese box, not a direct address or a question back to Chandler, indicating a shift in her immediate focus.


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

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

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly responded to Joey's complaint about his coffee and made eye contact, creating a direct exchange that invites Joey's reaction to her solution.


Of course! It all adds up! I mean you you’re obsessed with her. It’s always, "Ross, what are you gonna do about Rachel?" "Ross, why-why are you moving in with Rachel?" "When are you gonna confess your secret marriage to Rachel?" You want her!

No-no, I bought those.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just made a strong accusation against Chandler, and Rachel's clarification "No-no, I bought those" directly addresses an implication of his statement but does not prompt him for an immediate follow-up.


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

I think on some levels she already knows.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the previous turn by asking Phoebe a direct question about telling his sister, and Phoebe has just provided her answer, creating an expectation for Ross to respond or follow up.


No, if he doesn't like our cookies, too bad, I am not gonna be blackmailed. Look if worse comes to worse, it gets a little warm, we'll call it a theme party.

Ooh, this is it, 74. [screeches to a halt, Joey and Chandler are thrown into the plexiglass wall in the cab]

phoebe addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's utterance is an observation about the cab's arrival and the physical impact on Joey and Chandler, not a direct address to Monica, allowing for a pause.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he is present for Monica's affectionate comment and kiss to Chandler, which provides an opening for him to interject into the ongoing group dynamic.


Oh my God!

If I have to I'll, I'll do all again , I'll do the 4 o'clock feeding thing, I'll go to the P.T.A. meetings, I'll coach the soccer team.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Richard just made a passionate declaration of his commitment to her and their potential future together, which she needs to process.


Ah, the heart of every healthy relationship. Honesty, respect, and sex with celebrities.

So, Chandler, who’s on your list?

Ah, Kim Basinger, Cindy Crawford, Halle Berry, Yasmine Bleeth, and ah, Jessica Rabbit.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having asked Chandler a direct question, and Chandler has just finished providing his answer, leaving no immediate conversational obligation for Monica to speak.


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

Chandler, why are you doing this?

monica addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's direct question to Chandler about his actions indicates that the current turn is addressed specifically to him, not Rachel.


(laughs) She was working on Valentine’s Day so we’re celebrating it tonight.

Ohh, hey! Why don’t you book a date for both of you at one of those romantic spas?

Ooh, Joey, that’s actually a really good idea!

And of course, crotchless panties.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's last utterance is a punchline that doesn't directly address Chandler or require a specific response from him.


He had sex with Mr. Girabaldi!

Does it matter?!

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

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

So I really never get to win anymore?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's rhetorical question, "So I really never get to win anymore?", is a direct complaint stemming from her previous advice, implicitly addressing her for a response.


Hey I’m sorry to do this to you again but uh, is there any way you can look after Ben for a little bit? I-I’ve got this meeting at school. And-and he-he asked for his uh, ‘Fun Aunt’ Rachel, so…

Ohhh! Well of course I will watch him! We have fun, don’t we Ben? (He nods yes.)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he initiated the request for Rachel to watch Ben, and Rachel's enthusiastic acceptance directly addresses his query, prompting him to respond to her confirmation.


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

Well then, you should look with us.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's suggestion "Well then, you should look with us" is a direct response to his previous statement, but it doesn't explicitly require a verbal reply, allowing him to consider her offer.


Oh. Well then way to go you big movie star!

I know! All right, I’ll see you guys over there! I’m off to fight the Nazis.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a general farewell and an announcement of his departure to "you guys," not a direct prompt for Monica to respond further.


(not smiling) That's not good.

(smiling) No, smile! Not that face, smile! Everybody smile! (They all smile.)

(smiling) Joey, why don't you just tell her what happened? It's not your fault.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addressed Joey and prompted him to explain what happened, indicating she expects a response from him.


Because! You’re mean on the boat!

What? I was just trying to teach you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly responded to Joey's accusation about her being mean on the boat, prompting him to continue the explanation or argument.


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

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

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

rachel addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel is directly addressing Ross about a Halloween costume, continuing their specific exchange.


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

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

I don’t know, it’s such a long trip.

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just made a direct and persuasive appeal to her, listing benefits and ending with "Huh?", which prompts her to respond to his invitation.


When they see this you'll be 52!

And starting to think about settling down!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Joey's last utterance is a self-referential continuation of the future scenario Ross introduced, rather than a direct prompt for Ross to respond.


Who cares?! I-I’ll make payments, whatever it takes, I want the Mr. Bowmont!!

Oh my God, you’re back!

Ohh, let me see it! Let me see your hand! (Chandler is frantically trying to wave them off.)

phoebe addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe is directly addressing Chandler about his hand, and Chandler is reacting to her, not involving Joey in this specific interaction.


Yeah, right Monica. I'm so sorry.

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

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

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's direct question about the suitcase's presence exposes a situation Chandler is involved in, prompting him to respond to the discovery.


I had to read the Bible pretty carefully, but... yeah we do.

Okay, if Joey does the ceremony, then we have to find someone else to walk Phoebe down the isle.

Oh, okay. Hi new dad. (Chandler waves)

So, you're ready to do this?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica's question "So, you're ready to do this?" is directed at Chandler, following Phoebe's interaction with him about being her "new dad," shifting the focus away from Joey's earlier role in the ceremony discussion.