Joey, do you have peanut butter on the back of your head?

(Touches the back of his head and licks his fingers) Oh man! I thought I got it all!

I was making a peanut butter smoothy, right?

And I couldn't find this little plastic thing (holds up plastic thing) that goes on top of the blender...and I thought...well... how important can that be, right...? Turns out very!

What...how is it going with Drake?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's question "What...how is it going with Drake?" is a direct address to Joey, but the initial "What..." suggests she might be pausing or transitioning topics,.


He took my essence!

Okay, now hold on. Joey, why, why can't you just wear the underwear you're wearing now?

Because, I'm not wearing any underwear now.

Okay, then why do you have to wear underwear tonight?

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Ross is directly questioning Joey about his underwear, making the current exchange a private back-and-forth between them.


Why don't you just be straight with her? Tell her the truth.

You're right, you're right. I should just tell her the truth.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel has just acknowledged Monica's advice directly, indicating agreement and concluding that specific exchange.


Hello to the rest.

Monica what're you doin'? You can't go shopping with her? What about Rachel?

joey addressed monica, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Joey is directly addressing Monica and Rachel with questions about shopping, making Ross an uninvolved listener in this specific exchange.


Whoa! Hey! Whoa-whoa-whoa, you saw her breast?!

(To Ross) I’ll tell you about it later. Be cool.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey directly told him to "be cool" and deferred the explanation to "later," which signals that Ross should not press the issue further at this moment.


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

Ross, what're you... what're you... what are you doing? (looks at laptop screen)You're having a memorial service for yourself!?

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler is urgently addressing Ross directly with a command ("Ross, don't press send") regarding an action Ross is about to take, creating a direct turn for Ross to respond.


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

Even Mary Tyler Moore would've been better.

I like it. I do, I think it's a Ten. (Chandler laughs.)

ross addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey was an active participant in the broader discussion, but Ross's most recent utterance was a general opinion not directed at Joey, and the immediate exchange is between Ross, Monica, and Chandler.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER, as Rachel's direct question about Joey's injury is addressed solely to Joey, making Chandler an observer of their exchange.


, and you didn't even kiss her.

I tell people secrets. It makes them like me.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's humorous self-disclosure about telling secrets is a general statement that invites a reaction or comment from anyone in the group.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's recent utterance introduces a new topic and object ("My Big Book of Grievances") that invites a general reaction or comment from anyone in the group.


So it’s okay to date a student.

Well, not really. I mean technically it’s-it’s not against the rules or anything, but it is frowned upon. Especially by that professor we ran into last night, Judgey von Holierthanthou.

Well Ross, you be careful now. You don’t want to get a reputation as y’know Professor McNailshisstudents.

Yeah. What-what should I do?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's question "What should I do?" is a reflective query posed to himself, rather than a direct request for an immediate answer from her.


What?! The guys against the girls? See, that’s ridiculous Monica, because I’m only down by three touchdowns.

Oh, then bring it on! Oh, unless of course your afraid you might lose to a bunch of girls.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's final utterance is a direct challenge and taunt to Ross, which, while addressed to him, functions as a rhetorical provocation rather than a question requiring an.


No way! It’s mine!!

All that stuff you just said? I want that!

But Joey you don’t have $20,000!

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel directly addressed Joey to challenge his desire for the item by pointing out his lack of funds, prompting him to respond to her objection.


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?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel has directly answered Chandler's question about Ross flirting, concluding the specific line of inquiry Chandler initiated.


Whoa-whoa, Treeger made you cry?

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he asked Rachel a question, and Rachel's subsequent statement is an elaboration of her answer that does not directly prompt Joey for a response.


Eldad, sit down. (To Rachel) Move over! Move over now!

There you go! There you are! (Rachel stares at Monica and Chandler)

Okay! Okay! We can take a hint! (They start to leave but run into Phoebe with her guy in tow.) (To Phoebe) What are you doing here?!

Hi. (To Phoebe) Okay, you’re too late okay? Because she’s already with our guy.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler is directly addressing Phoebe to inform her that she is too late, and Monica has no immediate conversational turn to take.


Okay, the reason why I asked you guys out to brunch today is because I have been doing some thinking about who should be my maid of honor.

Oh my God! This is it! (She and Phoebe hold hands.) (To Phoebe) I really hope it’s you!

rachel addressed phoebe, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent comment is directed to Phoebe, creating an exchange between them about who will be chosen as maid of honor.


OH MY GOD!!!

Phoebe!! Phoebe!! It's okay!! It's okay!!

NO! THEY'RE DOING IT!!!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's emotional outburst "NO! THEY'RE DOING IT!!!" is a strong reaction to Rachel's attempt to calm her, not a direct prompt for an immediate verbal response.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just directly questioned Ross about his actions, and he responded to her accusation, making it her turn to continue their direct exchange.


Oh, Joey, I have such a problem!

Oh well, you're timing couldn't be better. I am putting out fires all over the place.

to tell you something!

What-what is it, what is it?

Oh my God, it's so huge, but you just have to promise me that you cannot tell anyone.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel has just set up a major revelation and asked him for a promise of secrecy, which requires his acknowledgment before she can continue.


See that’s where I think that you’re wrong. We’ve been playing these babies man for man; we should really be playing a zone defense.

What do you mean?

I just think that things would go a lot smoother if we each have our own zone. Phoebe, you can be in charge of wiping. And y’know Mon, you can be in charge of diapering and I can be in charge of looking how cute they are when they put their hands around… (He degrades into baby talk, but he means when they grab his finger.)

chandler addressed phoebe, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler is directly responding to her previous question and assigning her a role in his "zone defense" explanation, which he is still elaborating on.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's general, mocking comment about "one guy" is made within a group discussion, inviting further group participation or a new contribution from anyone.


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

Oh, that’s it? (Mimics Chandler) A great idea!

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?

chandler was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel has just directly addressed Chandler with multiple questions and criticisms, requiring a response from him.


Well maybe he was just nervous, y’know you can be very intimidating. And besides I’ve met your pastry chef and she can stand to be taken down a peg or two.

Well, now she has no eyebrows, mission accomplished.

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

(thinks about it) All right, but if-if he lights someone else on fire he is out of there!

That’s fair! Thank you so much. Thanks. Oops, it looks like when he got the pastry chef he got you a little bit too.

I paid to have this done.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's statement "I paid to have this done" is a direct, declarative response to Phoebe's previous joke, clarifying her situation without inviting further immediate comment or requiring a reply from Phoebe.


Ok. (She sits on the bed and Ross sits near her) Thank you for coming with me today.

Oh, of course...

Rachel Green is very happy you're in her room!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should SPEAK because Rachel directly expressed her happiness about his presence in her room, which is a personal statement inviting his acknowledgment or reciprocal sentiment.


Yeah, Monica's settin' me up.

But uh, uh, what about uh, Ross and uh. . .?

joey addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's open-ended question about "Ross and uh..." is not a direct prompt for her to speak, allowing for a pause or for Ross to potentially respond.


Please. Half the guys out there have makeup on.

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Monica is actively trying to persuade another person, likely a male, and Phoebe is not the one being addressed in this continuous persuasive effort.


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

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

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Ross and critiqued his actions, inviting him to respond to her accusation.


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

Yeah, I know.

What? What do you mean you know?

Err... I just figured it out! You know, I mean you're not working and   the economy is bad.

(to himself) That's the fastest I have ever thought!

Anyway, err... I need to borrow some money.

Oh! Sure! How much? Two thousand dollars?

Yes! Two thousand dollars exactly! How do you know that! (Joey begins   writing a cheque)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Chandler directly asked Joey how he knew the exact amount, Joey's immediate action of writing the cheque serves as his non-verbal response, fulfilling the request rather than offering a verbal explanation.


Guess who's back in show business.

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is a humorous, general comment about the soap opera genre, not a direct question or prompt for Joey to respond immediately.


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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an active participant, and Ross's explanation of his rugby strategy and the subsequent visual example of a tackle directly invites her further reaction or comment in their ongoing exchange.


And I like to think I had a little something to do with it.

Well, before, with the wishbone... I didn't wish we would win the lottery, I wished you'd get the job.

(smiling, surprised) Oh yeah? (looks towards the kitchen, worried) Listen, don't tell Monica, she'll rip your heart right out.

chandler addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just addressed him directly with a warning not to tell Monica, which serves as a concluding remark that doesn't require an immediate verbal response.


Pass the cheese, please.

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's exclamation "Hey! Phoebe! We can talk to Phoebe!!" is directed at Phoebe and signals a pivot in the conversation away from his interaction with Monica.


Phoebe, you said it was urgent!

Oh yeah it is! I’m going to the movies and it starts in like five minutes.

Do you realize I have a classroom full of students?

(to the students) Oh, I’m sorry. I’m so rude. Does anyone want to come to the movies?

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER because Phoebe has turned her attention to the students, directly asking them if anyone wants to come to the movies, which is not addressed to Ross.


Oh my God. He threw up?

No, he visited a little town south of throw up. (Monica laughs hysterically.) So what was Phoebe’s secret?

Oh, Nancy Thompson from Phoebe’s old massage place is getting fired.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because he just asked "So what was Phoebe's secret?", and Monica's last utterance directly provides the information he requested about Phoebe.


Chandler, I said I was sorry.

this stupid day! And everything about it! I'll see you later.

Oh wait, Chandler, come here is there anything I can do? Anything?

Yeah, just leave me alone for a while. (He goes into his apartment.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler explicitly told Monica to "leave me alone for a while" and then physically withdrew into his apartment, clearly indicating he does not wish to continue the conversation.


This is so cool!

, you must be very proud!

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

I'm sorry, I thought you were Joey's other grandmother. (She just stares at him.) I've done it again.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Chandler's apology is directed at Joey's grandmother, making the current exchange a private interaction about his misunderstanding that does not involve Phoebe.


Do you think I'm someone else?

Ok, I may not have treated your friends well in the past, but I have grown up a lot, really. Honest, Rach?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey directly addressed her with a question, "Honest, Rach?", requiring her to respond.


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

If you want some privacy you can use my hole.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's recent, humorous yet somewhat inappropriate comment about using his "hole" for privacy is a general statement that invites a reaction from anyone in the group.


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!

Look forget it forget it...  I can't do it.

Are you gonna...  you're going to take Hugsy away from a little child?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Rachel directly challenged him by asking if he was going to take Hugsy away from a little child, requiring him to respond to her accusation.


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

Yeah in fact, I’m gonna go call her right now. And I’ll make sure to tell her my friend Chandler says… (He mimics the shy reaction Chandler did.)

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly addresses Chandler by name and mimics his reaction, explicitly inviting a response from him regarding the situation.


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

Chandler, would you just tell her what she did was wrong?

(to Mon) She's right, you shouldn't have bought tickets just for us ...

Let me finish ... (to everyone else) however, it doesn't look like I'm gonna get this job so I can't afford to have principles, so screw you, the tickets are ours!! (takes tickets from Rachel)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just made a definitive statement about taking the tickets from Rachel and concluded his argument, leaving no direct prompt for Monica to respond.


You just don't know how hard it is, Phoebe. There's just so   many of them. You know, two I can handle. Two's great. You just hold   one in each hand, but what do I do when the third one runs at me with   his bike helmet on. I've got no more hands to protect my area! There's   three of them, Phoebe, three!

Yeah, I know, Frank. I counted them when they were coming out   of my area.

Sometimes I think that.. Oh, no, no, no, I can't say it,   it's too horrible. No.

Oh my god, Frank, are you thinking of leaving? Because I   didn't have those triplets so you could just run out on them!

Oh, no! I would never do that. No. I just was thinking   that, you know, maybe you could take one.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Frank Jr just made a surprising proposition to her, suggesting she take one of the triplets, which might require a moment of processing before she responds.


Joey, Emma's right here! You promised not to bring girls home in the middle of the day anymore.

No, no, it's not a girl, it's...  a brand new Hugsy!

Oh that's so great, now Emma has two Hugsy's.

No, no, Emma has one Hugsy, the new Hugsy, huh? The other Hugsy, I don't know, I guess I'll just take it back.

Oh you know what? When I was a little girl I had a little pink pony named Cotton. Oh I loved her so much, I took her everywhere, I would braid her tail...

Make the transfer! (She does so)

Should I be concerned that a button fell off the old Hugsy and I can't find it?

Oh, no don't worry about that, I swallowed that years ago.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's humorous and conclusive response directly addresses her previous concern about the missing button, leaving no immediate conversational turn for her to take.


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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross is initiating a new conversation with an unspecified "you" immediately after Chandler has grabbed bags and sprinted out, indicating Ross is addressing someone else and Chandler is no longer part of the immediate exchange.


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

Hurry! Monica’s gonna make you pack! She’s got jobs for everyone! Now, it’s too late for me, but save your selves! (The guys scramble for the door.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's last utterance directly refers to her and her intentions to make everyone pack, which invites Monica to respond to the playful accusation.


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

No, you! Phoebe you freaked me out. You kept saying how huge this all is!

Well-well but it is huge.

I know, but I was just thinking about how huge this is for me. I didn’t even go to how huge this was going to be for the father.

You’re thinking about this way too much. Just tell him and get it over with. It’s like, it’s like ripping off this Band-Aid. (On her arm) Quick and painless, watch. (Rips it off.) Oh mother of…See?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant as Phoebe is directly addressing her with advice and a demonstration, but Phoebe's final "See?" is a rhetorical check for observation after her own painful reaction, not a direct question requiring an immediate verbal response from Rachel.


No. No, I gotta go home sometime.

You be okay?

Hey Mon, look what I just found on the floor. (Monica smiles.) What?

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her, showed her something, and then asked "What?" after Monica smiled, prompting Monica to respond to Rachel's statement.


Yeah that dog left!

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

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica is directly calling her name and asking her to open the door, which requires a response.


There I am.

You’re gonna get pregnant.

(on tape) I screwed up so bad, I told Monica that I would stuff and send all these wedding invitations like weeks ago and I-I…

rachel addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; however, Rachel (on tape) is currently delivering a monologue about a past event, which does not directly address Phoebe or require her immediate input.


Why aren't you guys at the movie?

Well, we were! But Ross was talking so loud on his phone they threw us out!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's explanation directly answers her question about why they weren't at the movie and does not prompt her for a further response.


Ah no, the other Phoebe, the one you went to go see.

Ohh, I think she knows where my Dad is.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica should speak because Phoebe just revealed a significant piece of information about her father in response to Monica's clarification about "the other Phoebe," inviting a reaction or further inquiry from Monica.


Yes, I want to change. And why-why don’t you go down and get us a table?

Yeah, we’ll be down in like five minutes.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is part of the "we" Chandler refers to when responding to Monica's suggestion about getting a table, making her an active participant who might want to confirm or add to the group's plan.


Oh my God! I bet that’s him. My digital fairy tale is about to begin. I wonder how I should be? Should I be uh (In a sexy voice) Hello? Or should I be (Happily) Hi! It’s Rach… (Phoebe knocks the phone out of Rachel’s hand, catches it, and answers it.) Would you stop doing that?!

(on phone) Hello? (Listens) Yes, I’m the one who found your phone.

(To Rachel) Shhh! I’m on a call! (On phone) Umm well yeah, you can pick it up tonight, say 830? At-at my apartment. It’s umm, it’s umm 5 Morton Street, Apartment 14, umm and then maybe y’know after we can grab a bite to eat or whatever. (Listens) Okay, well okay I’ll see you then. (Listens) Bye. (Hangs up.)

You do know that I will be here when he comes over.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's question "Oh? And how will you know what time to come over?" is rhetorical and dismissive, not genuinely inviting a response from Rachel.


Hey! How come the door's locked?

Just a second.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's "Just a second" is a direct response to Joey's question about the locked door, indicating she is about to act or provide more information and does not invite further immediate input from him.


Fine, we'll call the next one Ella.

(a little confused) Okay, um... I don't want her watching our baby.

Ross, I am trying to help her become a better person. This is a huge    breakthrough for her! She just offered to do something for another human being!!

I... I don't know..

Ross, I'm telling you, she's giving up getting her eyebrows (points    at her own to emphasize the word) shaped to do this alright? Do you understand    how important that is in our world?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel just made a strong, direct appeal to him, presenting her final point in an attempt to convince him, which calls for him to process her argument rather than immediately respond.


(coming back from the bathroom) What's up? (she sees the gift    certificate in Rachel's hands) Hey, Rachel!!

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's recent philosophical tangent about corporate greed does not directly prompt an immediate response from Rachel, allowing for a moment of silence.


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

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

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

You do, huh?

Yeah you see umm, well, I'm an actor. Right? So I gotta keep my emotions right at the surface y'know? See what I'm saying? I gotta lot of balls in the air. (Makes like he's juggling.) Y'know what I mean? It's tough! Guys like me, y'know, you wander around, you're alone…

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER because Joey is currently explaining his emotional state and the challenges of being an actor directly to Ross, who is the only one being addressed in this exchange.


No, 10 is the highest.

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

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel has been directly addressed by Ross, told she is "up first," and given the explicit instruction to "Go!" to begin her role-play scenario.


(entering) Sorry I'm late, I was stuck at work. There was this big dinosaur.. thing.. anyway.

Ross, you remember Susan.

How could I forget?

(they shake hands) Hello, Susan. (To Carol) Good shake. Good shake. So, uh, we're just waiting for...?

Explanation: Carol is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's open-ended question "So, uh, we're just waiting for...?" is directed generally to the group, allowing for anyone present,.


Sophisticated like a hooker?

I’m checking out the restaurant with Pete.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's statement about checking out the restaurant with Pete is an informative update that does not directly address Rachel or require her immediate response.


be a baby!

Okay! (Runs that way and hears another whistle blast.) Hey! (Heads the other way and hears another blast.) What do I do?!! (She runs in the second direction and finds that the whistling is coming from inside a rack. She moves the dresses out of the way to find Rachel curled up in a fetal position frantically blowing on the whistle.) What are you doing? (Rachel doesn’t stop.) Did you find the dress? (Rachel won’t stop so Phoebe pinches her nose shut which causes her to spit the whistle out.)

phoebe addressed rachel, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe is directly addressing Rachel with questions about what she is doing and if she found the dress, making this an exchange between Phoebe and Rachel.


Rachel, I have not missed one question the whole game. I own this game! Look at my hand. (Holds up her hand.)

All right, let’s do it.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's "All right, let's do it" is a concluding response to Monica's boast and a signal to continue the game, not an open-ended statement requiring Monica's immediate reply.


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!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should speak because Chandler directly responded to her question about his wrist and then made a new comment about his pants, maintaining the active exchange between them.


In the hospital.

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

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

Sure what kind?

Umm let me think...What do I want, what d-o I w-a-n-t...

Please take your time, it’s an important decision. Not like, say, I know! deciding to marry someone, this is about a muffin.

Blueberry it is.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance, "God how long do you think that’s gonna last?", appears to be a rhetorical question or an internal thought rather than a direct query requiring a response from him.


Oh wait! That can't be the one Rachel's talking about. She didn't even know that happened. So which one was it?

Umm, I-I really don't want to tell this story.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant in the group discussion about the story, and Monica's refusal to tell it creates an opening for him to react or encourage her to share.


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

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

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

different! This is with David! Remember David, the scientist guy? Okay, he’s very special to me.

Okay, well my girl from the other night was special. She was a scientist too!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just delivered a direct counter-argument to her previous statement, comparing his date to David and making a strong point directly to her.


Ross, it's too hard.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just made a direct, emotional declaration of love to her, explicitly stating "This is about us" and "I've been in love with you since, like, the ninth grade," which demands her response.


Oh, I would love some. But y'know what? Y'know what? Let's not drink it here. I'm feeling kinda crazy. You wanna go to Newark?

Uh, okay, yeah, we could do that, but before we head off to the murder capital of the North-East, I was, uh, kinda wanting to run something by you. Y'know how we were, uh, y'know, talking before about, uh, relationships and stuff? (Uncorks the wine) Well-

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross is directly addressing her to run something by her and ends his utterance with an expectant "Well-", creating an opening for her to prompt him.


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?

The wheel has not been my friend tonight Joey. Uh, I’ll take another question.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just directly responded to Joey's question about his next move in the game, requiring Joey, as the game host, to acknowledge the choice and continue.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Seriously, your dad doesn’t like pranks.

No! Don’t say that! Don’t say that!

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Rachel is directly addressing Ben, instructing him not to say something, and the exchange is focused on their interaction, not involving Carol.


Where is the waitress?! I’m starving!

It’s a buffet man.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Chandler just directly corrected his misunderstanding about the restaurant being a buffet, which was a direct response to Joey's initial question about the waitress.


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

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

Hey Ross! Check it out! I learned a new trick!

Hey uh, I brought you some lunch.

Ohh! That’s so sweet of you! Oh yum! (Takes a bite out of the sandwich and starts to get sick.) Did you put pickles on this?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel and Ross are engaged in a private exchange about the lunch Ross brought, and Phoebe is not addressed or part of their conversation.


Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Carol directly asked her about her coffee preference from the kitchen, but Rachel had just concluded a statement to Ben and might not immediately shift her focus.


What was that bam?

Hey Joey, what would you do if someone that you slept with told you that she was pregnant?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because she initiated the hypothetical question to Joey, and his panicked reaction indicates a misunderstanding that requires her clarification or follow-up.


What did I marry into?

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey's invitation is directed at "you guys," including him, but it's a general offer to the group that doesn't require an immediate individual response from Chandler specifically.


(in a serious, businesslike tone) Rachel, could I see you for a moment?

you would break up with her!

I did break up with her! She just took it really, really well!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just responded directly to her previous statement, continuing their direct exchange.


Oh my God, I’m so sorry.

What’s the big deal?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he is present for Rachel's apology, and Monica's open-ended question "What's the big deal?" invites anyone, including Chandler, to provide clarification or an opinion on the situation.


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

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

All right that’s it, I give up! Whatever you want you can have it! You wanna sing a song? You wanna do a dance? You want your mom stand at the Alter and scream racial slurs? I don’t care!

No! No, I-I just wanna thank you guys for what you did for my parents, that was really sweet. They’re so happy they get to be a part of your special day.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Joey just delivered a statement of thanks directed at both Monica and Chandler, which serves as a concluding remark to his clarification rather than a prompt for an immediate response from Chandler.


Any chance you think the couch looks good there?

…so this guy was all (Mumbles.) And I'm all, Buffay, Homicide. (Flashes the badge.) It was just so cool!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe has just concluded a narrative, creating an open floor for another speaker to comment on the story or return to an earlier topic.


I know her! I bought homemade soap from her at a Dead show!

Okay, how about, for a guy, Thatcher?

Ross, why do you hate our child?

Fine, you go.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's last utterance, "Fine, you go," is a direct response to her previous challenge regarding his name suggestion, inviting her to continue the discussion.


So you stole that tape from Richard's apartment?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the previous turn with a question, and Chandler's most recent utterance was a direct retort to her "judgement," making her the focus of his comment.


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

Rache, I think we have enough regular lamps.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel initiated the discussion about the lamp and Monica responded directly to her, making Rachel the natural next speaker to continue the exchange.


Oh, what are you going to do, follow me down there?

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

(handing Joey the bill) Here you go.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey directly addressed Gunther and explained his inability to pay the bill Gunther just handed him, making a response from Gunther necessary.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's statement "Look, you guys don't need me here taking up your space" directly responds to Joey's previous objection about Ross staying with Phoebe, inviting Joey to continue the discussion.


See that’s where I think that you’re wrong. We’ve been playing these babies man for man; we should really be playing a zone defense.

What do you mean?

I just think that things would go a lot smoother if we each have our own zone. Phoebe, you can be in charge of wiping. And y’know Mon, you can be in charge of diapering and I can be in charge of looking how cute they are when they put their hands around… (He degrades into baby talk, but he means when they grab his finger.)

phoebe was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly assigned her a specific task ("Phoebe, you can be in charge of wiping"), inviting her to acknowledge or respond to her new role.


But I didn't get to shape my belly like a bowl full of jelly.

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

Fine, I'll give the suit back.

Did your Dad ever dress up like Santa?

Then it's okay! (They kiss.)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler previously asked him a direct question about his father dressing up as Santa, which Ross is expected to answer.


That’s not true! I wanted to wear my bathrobe and eat peanut clusters all day. I wanted to start drinking in the morning. Don’t say that I don’t have goals!

Chandler, you have to start getting over her. All right, if you play, you get some fresh air, maybe it’ll take your mind off Janice, and if you don’t play, everyone will be mad at you ‘cause the teams won’t be even. Come on.

No, no, no, you say that proudly.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance "No, no, no, you say that proudly" is a self-referential comment about his own previous statement regarding his goals, not a direct response to Joey's attempt to convince him to play.


I can't believe this!

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

Relax! It's Phoebe! Not you!

fast. Isn't it?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica just told him to relax and clarified that Phoebe's initial comment was not about him, and Phoebe's subsequent rhetorical question "fast.


I know Monica's worst Thanksgiving.

Oh, let's not tell this story.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica's plea to not tell the story is a direct response to Rachel's statement, making it an exchange between them that does not involve Joey.


(taking Ross aside) Have umm, have you thought anymore about you and Rachel?

Oh well yeah, actually I was going to talk to her when you guys all came in the room.

Yay! It’s so exciting! Wow, you could’ve done that with us there.

Oh sure okay, you can touch yourself in front of us but you can’t talk to Rachel.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe is directly addressing Ross with a sarcastic comment that invites a response or defense from him.


(to Joey) Are you gonna be embarrassed going up there having nothing    prepared?

Hey, I do it every week with three cameras pointed at me and a whole    crew waiting!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's general defensive statement about his acting experience, while a response to Phoebe, opens the floor for any group member to comment or react.


This is not, what Im wearing. Im ovulating and Chandlers  gonna be home any minute, so I thought we would try before dinner.

Believe me, Chandler and I have not seen each other in over a  week. Well probably be the first ones there.

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica has just mentioned him directly, discussing their shared activities and recent separation, making his arrival a natural point for him to join the conversation.


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

Okay, she can’t go.

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

phoebe addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe is directly addressing Ross about his statement regarding someone going somewhere, making it an exchange between them that does not involve Joey.


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.)

joey addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's excited exclamation about London is not directed at her and does not require a response, as he is generally expressing excitement and moving.


What do you get? (She throws her pom-poms to Joey and Phoebe and performs a cartwheel.) Emily!! (Tries to do another one.) Emil—Whoa!! (She falls in Chandler’s room.) Okay! So that’s me as a cheerleader! Ta-dum! (Gunther’s the only one that claps.)

Okay, time to take off the bra. (She glares at him.)

All right, come on, let’s go get your coat.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should stay silent because Rachel's statement "All right, come on, let’s go get your coat" is a self-directed action to retrieve her own item, not an address or invitation for further conversation with Joey, especially after she glared at his previous comment.


Is this the video of the baby being born? Sweetie, this is Phoebe’s. Why were you even watching it?

I thought…maybe…you got me porn for Valentine’s Day.

Chandler, if you thought I was going to get you porn for Valentine’s Day… (pulls a video out of a basket) you were right! Apparently, it’s about a young girl who moves to the big city, you know, in search of stardom, but ends up having sex with a lot of guys! Yeah, it got four starts! (looks closer) Oh, wait a minute. Those aren’t stars. Anyway, you want to take a look?

Well, I’m not really in a sexy mood right now.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's statement "Well, I’m not really in a sexy mood right now" is a direct response to her offer and does not prompt a further immediate verbal response from her.


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

(panicking) Dude! He's right there!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she initiated the current exchange by asking what was going on, and Joey's panicked exclamation "Dude! He's right there!" is a direct, urgent response to their shared predicament that requires her continued involvement.


Yeah, well, I only have twenty minutes until Ethan, so, y'know.. (He starts to raid the fridge.)

Ooh, do I sense a little bit of resentment?

No, no resentment, believe me, it's worth it. 'Kay? Y'know in a relationship you have these key moments that you know you'll remember for the rest of your life? Well, every- single- second is like that with Aurora.. and I've just wasted about thirty-five of them talking to you people, so, uh.. Monica, can you help me with the door? (He has armloads of stuff.)

chandler addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's final statement is a direct request to Monica, indicating the conversational turn has passed to Monica.


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

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

Yeah? What does she think of your little science project?

What, you think I'm gonna tell a girl I like that I'm also seeing a cup?

Man's got a point.

wants to have sex with me.

Yeah, well, I still got a week left to go in the program, and according to the rules, if I want to get the money I'm not allowed to conduct any... ersonal experiments, if you know what I mean.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is currently elaborating on his personal dilemma and the rules of his "program," not directly soliciting a response or question from her.


Yeah, just some 9-year-old Filipino kids who worked their fingers bloody for 12 cents an hour. (Phoebe stares at him wide-eyed. Chandler sees her reaction.) That didn't happen, I made that up!

Oh, Ross? Ross! You can't put up flyers in here.

How come? Everybody else does.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Gunther initiated a new exchange directly with Ross about the flyers, and Ross's response was addressed solely to Gunther, not involving Chandler.


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

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

No. (Ross is standing in the doorway.) A break from us.

Yeah, y'know the ah, the girlfriend I told you about last night? (He’s frantically throwing the cushions off of the couch looking for her other shoe) Well it turns out she ah, she wants to get back together with me. Oh, I found it!!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just suggested they take a break from their relationship, but Ross's subsequent statement about another girlfriend wanting to get back together with him, immediately followed by an exclamation about finding a shoe, is a self-contained declaration that doesn't directly solicit an immediate verbal response from her.


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

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

rachel addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel is directly complimenting Monica's boots, shifting the topic away from Chandler's previous comment about a receipt.


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

And thank you, for that.

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

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

nine years later you had me!

All right, all right. You-you-you know what I'm going to do? I am going to order another pizza and when Caitlin gets here, you-you--I will show how well I flirt. Yeah! I will, I will get her phone number! (To Chandler) And not the one on the menu!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a boastful declaration of his plan to flirt with Caitlin, concluding with a joke directed specifically at Chandler, which does not require a response from Rachel.


Have you guys picked a date yet?

Oh no, not yet.

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

phoebe addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation with a question to Ross, but Phoebe has now interjected and is directly addressing Ross, shifting the focus away from Monica's initial inquiry.


(sounds desperate, knowing what Rachel is trying to    do) I haven't really settled on a spot yet!

thing that you see when you walk in the door!

(offended) I like that poster!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should stay silent because Monica just responded defensively to Rachel's implied criticism about the poster, indicating Monica is making her point.


We're not—we're not saying anything.

Uhhhh... Joey cried last night.

There was chocolate on the three. It looked like an eight, alright?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant in the discussion about Joey, but Joey's defensive explanation about the chocolate on the three is a direct response to Ross's accusation, making the immediate exchange between Joey and Ross.


What are you talking about?

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

(indignant) I give good massages! (Ross laughs.) I used to give them to Rachel all the time before she got allergic! And-and-and Chandler loves them! Watch! (She starts giving Chandler a massage.)

monica addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is directly defending her massage skills against Phoebe's previous criticism and demonstrating them on Chandler, shifting the immediate focus away from Phoebe as the direct recipient of the next turn.


Hey now you have two. [Chandler looks annoyed] Oh, now you have two.

What am I gonna do, huh? [Joey walks in behind him]

Well this one's for you.

No, I can't. No no, listen, I, I know how much this means to you and I also know that this is about more than just jewelry, [puts bracelet on Joey] it's about you and me and the fact that we're [reading bracelet] best buds.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct and personal explanation to Joey about the bracelet and their "best buds" friendship, making the current exchange a private moment between the two men.


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

I do, but Rachel borrowed them.

monica addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's statement about Rachel having the tools provides information that doesn't require an immediate follow-up from Chandler, shifting the focus to Rachel.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated the topic by asking Ross about the annulment, and Ross's response directly addressed her question, inviting a follow-up.


Well you’re gonna be a wonderful grandma. (They hug.)

Hello?! I still don’t know what the hell I’m doing!

Oh, come on, every first time mother feels that way. You’ll—you’re gonna pick it up. (Rachel doesn’t believe that.) Hey! You will! Uh look, y’know when you first came to the city? You were this spoiled helpless little girl who-who still used daddy’s credit card. Do you remember?

I hope you’re going somewhere with this.

Look at you! What—You’re-you’re this big executive! You are much more capable than you give yourself credit for. I-I have no doubt you’re gonna be an incredible mother.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just finished a supportive and reassuring statement directly to Rachel, concluding his argument about her capabilities as a mother.


But I want to.

But I insist!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's emphatic declaration "But I insist!" creates a direct opening for another participant to respond or take the next turn.


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

Is there blood coming out of my ears?

He's even kind of cute.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last comment "He's even kind of cute" is an observation about him rather than a direct address or question that requires his immediate response.


Yeah in fact, I’m gonna go call her right now. And I’ll make sure to tell her my friend Chandler says… (He mimics the shy reaction Chandler did.)

Uh Joe, when it’s one o’clock in the morning and you don’t come by? That’s okay!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct address to Joey, shifting the conversational focus away from Ross.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he is involved in the conflict between Rachel and Monica, and Monica's challenging question to Rachel creates an opening for other participants to contribute to the ongoing argument.


See there you go. Woo! We're out of the woods. Okay, I'll get dressed now.

I'll get it, okay. (answers phone) Hi, Monica and Rachel's. (listens) Yeah, just a second, can I ask who's calling. (to Monica) Oh, ew, it's Michelle! Ew! She, she must have that Caller Id thing. You should get that.

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she was involved in the initial phone interaction, but Monica's current outburst and declaration to call Michelle back are directed at the situation and herself, not an address to Phoebe.


But I thought you wanted to live by yourself.

I did. I thought it'd be great. I figured I'd have like, time alone with my thoughts but, ya know, it turns out I don't have as many thoughts as you'd think.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she asked Joey a direct question, and Joey's last utterance is a complete explanation of his feelings about living alone, not directly soliciting a further response from her.


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!

Look forget it forget it...  I can't do it.

Are you gonna...  you're going to take Hugsy away from a little child?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's rhetorical question "How do you think I got him in the first place?" is a direct response to her challenge, but it serves as a defensive statement that doesn't necessarily require an immediate verbal reply from her.


I don't know you guys.

All right fine, don't do anything, just sit here and talk to us, meanwhile she is talking to him about you. And he's being Mr. Joe Sensitive, and she starts thinking 'Maybe this is the guy for me, because he understands me.'

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's most recent utterance directly references him as "Mr.


You’re actually going through with this?

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

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

You wanna hug it out?

Yay—oh—yay! Okay, I gotta go tell Frank and Alice! Right now!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe is concluding her turn by expressing excitement and announcing her immediate departure to tell Frank and Alice, which is a self-directed statement of intent rather than an address to Chandler.


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

Uh-oh. It's Scary Scientist Man.

Ok, Phoebe, this is it. In this briefcase I carry actual scientific facts. Abriefcase of facts, if you will. Some of these fossils are over 200 million years old.

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed her ("Ok, Phoebe, this is it") and presented his "briefcase of facts" to her, inviting a response to his scientific claims.


So ah, Phoebe, how was your date?

Ick, you were eavesdropping.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's "Ick, you were eavesdropping" is a direct, accusatory response to Monica's question, which serves as a conversational shut-down, indicating Phoebe's unwillingness to elaborate and leaving Monica with no immediate conversational obligation.


(sighs) Honey, I wish you would get over her. I hate seeing you like this. Is there anything I can do for you? Do you want to look down my top?

Thanks. But maybe later.

Oh, Gunther, can I get a scone?

(to Joey) You want anything?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Gunther just directly asked Joey if he wants anything, and Joey might be silently considering his order or indicating a non-verbal response.


Where is the waitress?! I’m starving!

It’s a buffet man.

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

Listen, I gotta talk to you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should allow Chandler to elaborate on what he needs to talk about, as Chandler just initiated a new private topic directly with him by saying, "Listen, I gotta talk to you.".


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

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

Huh, what’s fish hooking... (Joey sticks his finger in Ross’s mouth and pulls on his cheek, y'know like when you hook a fish.) (to Joey, sarcastic) Thanks man, that would have been really hard to describe. What is that taste?

ross addressed joey, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a direct, sarcastic address to Joey, reacting to Joey's physical demonstration of "fish hooking," which makes it an exchange between Ross and Joey.


I'm sorry. See that's the good thing about my job. All the dinosaurs on my table are already dead.

Listen you guys, I don't mean to be a pain about this but, um, I've noticed that some of you are just placing them on. You wanna push the caps until you hear them click. [she demonstrates, Gunther starts to walk to the door] Gunther, where're you going?

gunther was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Gunther with a question, asking him where he was going, which requires a response.


All right, I guess we should go.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's statement "All right, I guess we should go" directly includes Rachel in the plan to leave, making a response from her expected.


(very serious) It's 2101 and I am not amused. (pause). Ok, the bride and groom have a few words they'd like to say. (Everyone sits and Phoebe gets up)

Ok. Hello everyone and thank you all for being here tonight. So tomorrow's the big event and some of you might not know, but Mike and I didn't get off to the best start. (she reads a note). My friend Joey and I decided to fix each other up with friends so I, I... (Monica is twirling her hands in order to make Phoebe speed up her speech) oh I... hum... I gave it a lot of thought and I fixed him up with my friend Mary Ellen who couldn't be here tonight because... (Monica is tapping her watch with her finger) it's not important... she is in rehab. Anyway, so, ok, Joey said that he was fixing me up with his friend Mike, only he didn't have a friend Mike so he just brought, uhm, my Mike and, and (Monica clears her throat) but despite, you know... it got... it got good. Ok, I wanna take a moment to mention my mother, who couldn't be here...

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has been non-verbally urging Phoebe to speed up her speech, and after Phoebe mentions her mother, Monica should speak to try and move the speech along.


For the ride.

Yeah, like in a cab...

Monica, come on now. Let's go, baby coming.

monica was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed her by name and gave an instruction, expecting her to acknowledge or comply.


Wow! That is a bad audition.

How-how did you lose your job here?

gunther did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Gunther is a BYSTANDER as Rachel's direct question "How-how did you lose your job here?" is addressed to another character, not him.


Honestly? Me too.

Yeah. Y’know I keep thinking that something stupid is gonna come up and I’ll go all…Chandler. But nothing has.

Ohh, I’m so glad. Thank you so much for staying so calm during this. I mean it’s really, it’s made me stay calm. (Chandler just looks at her.) I coulda been worse!

Okay. I’ll be right there.

(voice on answering machine) Hi! If you’re calling before Saturday, you’ve reached Monica and Chandler. But if you’re calling after Saturday, you’ve reached Mr. and Mrs. Bing! Please leave a message for the Bings!

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica's utterance is a pre-recorded answering machine message intended for callers, not a direct address to Chandler in a live conversation.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he is part of the group conversation, and Chandler's recent utterance, "Hey, look at this. 'My Big Book of Grievances.'", introduces a new topic that invites general engagement from anyone present.


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

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

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, because Monica directly addressed Phoebe and offered help, prompting a response.


No, sweetie, I-I trust you.

So, if-if I mess this up, there’s nothing else for dessert?

Wow, Monica, I love that, you really have faith in me. Thank you. Technical question, how do you know when uh, the butter’s done?

Well, it’s done about two minutes before it looks like that.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica just directly answered her technical question about how to know when the butter is done.


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

Maybe this should be more of a quiet game.

Joey, I left my watch on the counter last night. (Goes to the counter) It was right here, where is it?

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica directly addressed Joey and asked him a question about her missing watch, requiring a response from him.


And on your anniversary, for shame!

What's going on?

Chandler was hitting on the hot delivery girl!

I was not and oh God, shh!

Well I'm sorry but you were! Okay? And besides if anyone should be hitting on her it's the guy who's single, the guy that who-who-who can do something about it.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a declarative statement justifying his own eligibility and dismissing Chandler's previous denial, rather than directly soliciting a response from Chandler.


(shocked) Joey, what-wh-wh-wha-wh-wha-wh-wha-wh-wha-what are you doing here?

Waiting for my Grandma to finish my laundry. What about you?

I’m here to see Mary-Angela.

You are so the man! (motions him to come in, and he does) Now look, listen, listen, you got to be cool, ‘cause my Grandma doesn’t know about you two yet, and you do not want to tick her off. She was like the sixth person to spit on Mussolini's hanging body. Yeah.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey just finished a long, informative turn giving instructions and a warning about his Grandma that does not require an immediate verbal response.


Monica, what should I do?

Just uh, do the right thing. (Uses some breath spray)

Toe the line. Thread the needle. Think outside the box! (Tries to leave, but is stopped by Rachel.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the conversation asking for advice, and Monica's last utterance is a series of general platitudes directed at Rachel, but Monica is also trying to disengage from the conversation.


Okay, even this is turning me on!

Oh hey! Hey Ross! Hey how’s it, how’s it going with you and  Mona? Are you guys still together?

Oh yeah, yeah we’re moving forward. You’ll be getting our card!

Yeah, we’re not just doing a card! Y’know, she-she also wants to  have the conversation about where the relationship is going.

I know! I know! Why do you guys need to have this conversation?! Huh? I  mean no self-respecting man would ask a woman, "So, where is this going?"

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated the discussion about Ross and Mona, and Ross's subsequent complaint and rhetorical question about relationship conversations are directed at her, inviting her to respond.


Ross I—We tried all the spicy food. It’s not working.

Okay here, have one of these peppers. Oh ha… Oh God! So…so hot! (Rubs his eyes.) Oh my—(Laughs.) By the way, you don’t want to touch the pepper and then touch your eye.

I am feeling nothing. Speaking of hot, watching you do that really makes me want to have sex with you.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addresses Ross with a question and a strong statement about their current activity, prompting a response from him.


Oh my God Chandler! I can’t believe it!

Why do they put so much steam in there?!

Why? Okay? Why? Wh-wh-why did that have to happen?

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's repeated rhetorical questions about "why did that have to happen" are a self-directed complaint that does not require a direct response from her.


Phoebe, oh my God! Wh-wh-what are you doing here?

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he initiated the exchange with Phoebe, who then directly addressed him and stated she needed to talk to him about an urgent matter.


(in voice, on phone) 'Okay, go ahead.' (in normal voice on phone) Um, hi Annie. (listens) Fantastic! (to Joey) You got it. (on phone) Oh, okay, um, 'Will he work for scale?' you ask me. Well, I don't know about that, (Joey clears his throat to signify yes) except that I do and he will. Great, oh you are such a sweetheart. I would love to have lunch with you, how about we have lunch next....(hangs up phone) Op, went through a tunnel.

Thank you so much.

It was really fun, I mean I've never talked on a car phone before.

You were amazing, could you just do me this huge favor, you see there's this one other audition that I really, really want, and Estelle couldn't get me in.

Oh, I don't know. I mean it was fun one time.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should stay silent because Phoebe's last utterance is a direct, hesitant response to his request for another favor, indicating she is still processing or about to elaborate on her reluctance.


He just said, "No strippers."

Oh, I chose not to hear that.

Look what I got! Look what I got! Look what I got! (She shows Rachel what she bought. She bought a little leather jacket and a little cowboy outfit for the babies.) Can you believe they make these for little people?

Little village people.

Okay, look at this one. This is my favourite. (It’s a little pink and white dress for the girl baby.)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica is continuing her private exchange with Rachel about the baby clothes, and Chandler is not being addressed or involved in this new topic.


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

(entering the hall) Oh man! Aren't you guys done yet?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is an active participant in the scene, but Joey's exclamation "Aren't you guys done yet?!" is a general complaint directed at the entire group rather than a specific question requiring her individual response.


Just admit it Chandler, you have no backhand.

Excuse me little one, I have a very solid backhand.

Shielding your face and shrieking like a girl... is not a backhand.

I was shrieking... like a Marine.

All right here. Watch me execute the three ‘P’s of championship play. Power. (swings the racquet) Precision. (swings the racquet.) and penache. (does a backswing and hits Sarah who’s started up the stairs, knocking her down, they both watch in horror.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's accidental hitting of Sarah has created an immediate, shocking event that shifts the focus away from their previous playful argument, requiring Ross to address the accident rather than continuing the discussion with Chandler.


Where's Monica?! Where is she? I need to talk to her! It's urgent! Is she here?

Wait what-wh-wh-what are you doing?!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's surprised exclamation "Wait what-wh-wh-what are you doing?!" is a reaction to his urgent inquiry and may not require.


Yes, every single one of them.

Phoebe, you're gonna be with your grandma?

monica addressed phoebe, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Monica directly addressed Phoebe with a question about her grandma, making this an exchange between Monica and Phoebe.


I just said that so you wouldn't let Ben do it! Look Ross, if anyone should step aside it should be Ben!

Why should Ben step aside? It was his audition in the first place! You-you just tagged along! You're like the uh, tag-a-long dad.

At least I care about his feelings!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant in the heated argument with Joey, who just delivered a strong, defensive counter-argument that implies Ross lacks care for Ben's feelings, allowing for a.


No! Phoebe, it’s not Gunther.

Thank God, ‘cause that hair on a baby…

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe just responded directly to Rachel's statement about Gunther, creating an opportunity for Rachel to continue the discussion.


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?

The wheel has not been my friend tonight Joey. Uh, I’ll take another question.

Okay, this is gonna be tough. Hold your breath.

No dude, you gotta hold your breath until you’re ready to answer the question.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Joey is directly instructing Ross on the game rules, and Rachel is not being addressed or involved in this specific exchange.


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

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

Oh, I don't wanna choose! It's (Rachel is walking by). Oh okay, wait. Rach! Listen I have a very special bridesmaid task for you today.

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed her, called her name, and announced a special bridesmaid task, clearly inviting a response.


It used to be. Now she doesn’t really have a face. Smokin’ body though.

Good call. Yeah. But, the face Ross, the face isn’t Rachel.

No but ahh! How much easier would it be if it were?

I know, but I don’t think that’s what she wants.

No, it’s not what I want either. I mean I-I can’t force myself to fall in love with her again now.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey has been actively discussing Ross's feelings, Ross's most recent utterance is a personal, reflective statement about his own inability to force love, which doesn't directly solicit a response from Joey.


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

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

Hey, there's me! April 17th. Excessive noise. Italian guy comes homes with adate. Hey Chandler, look, you're in here too.

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he introduced the book and Joey just directly addressed him, pointing out his name within it, prompting a response.


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

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

Okay. Well, you be careful.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just directly addressed him with a warning ("Well, you be careful.") following a direct question about the coin's outcome ("Can you-can you see what it is?"), prompting Joey to respond.


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

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

rachel addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because he is currently on the phone, and Rachel's entrance and greeting "hi" is clearly directed at Ross, not involving Chandler in the exchange.


He's a brilliant diagnostician!

Diagnostician or boo-boo fixer?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's humorous interjection about "boo-boo fixer" creates an opening for other group members to react or contribute to the lighthearted discussion.


And it’s a magnet!

Look at that!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's exclamation "Look at that!" is a general reaction to Monica's previous statement about the magnet, not a direct prompt for Monica to speak again.


Monica, betting the apartment, I don’t know about this.

Rachel, I have not missed one question the whole game. I own this game! Look at my hand. (Holds up her hand.)

No! Steady as a rock! Now, are you with me.

All right, let’s do it.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's "All right, let's do it" directly answers Monica's question about her agreement to bet the apartment, completing their immediate exchange.


(Holding a shirt in front of Ross.) Okay, maybe this will make your teeth look less white. (Ross has a big smile.) Nope. Okay, colors that don’t work are blue, yellow, green, red, black, white, orange, and purple.

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica has just directly addressed him with another suggestion regarding his teeth, continuing their ongoing discussion about his appearance for his date.


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

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

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she is the subject of the conversation regarding exchanging gifts and Chandler's gift for "her," and she should speak to react to the revelation that Chandler got her a briefcase with the incorrect initials "R.G.".


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

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has shifted her attention to the knock at the door, speculating it might be the guy, and is now going to answer it, creating a moment for Monica to wait for the reveal.


No, a car backfired, but (Rachel suddenly calms down) I thought somebody was taking a shot at me. And Rach, I…I survived! And I was filled with this-this great respect for life. Y'know? I-I want to experience every moment. I want to seize every opportunity. I-I am seeing everything so-so clearly now.

Well, I-I-I don't know how this fits into your whole "seizing" thing but um, Emily called you today.

You talked to her?

No, she left a message. (He starts for the machine.) (Stopping him.) But it-it kinda got erased. There's just (Pause) something wrong with your machine.

Well, okay, what-what did she say?

Well, uh something about having second thoughts about the wedding and did you guys make a mistake breaking up and uh, she wants you to call her.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has just delivered a significant and complex message directly to him about Emily's second thoughts and desire for him to call, which requires him to process the information rather than immediately respond.


Well, if you think about it, I am kind of like a Reverend. I mean, as a chef, I serve God, by feeing the hungry and poor. (looks very convinced about what she just said)

Your Veal Chop is $34,95!

C'mon Chandler, I think we have been given an opportunity. I mean, the mistake has already been made. They are writing up the paper right now.

But we are not the one she chose! How can you feel okay about this?

(very emotional) Because... We may not be who she thinks we are but no-one will ever love that baby more than us.

I mean, who knows how long it's gonna take for someone else to give us a baby? What if, what if no one ever picks us?

(Almost crying) Please.. please, we are so close.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's tearful plea is a highly emotional statement directed at him, creating a moment for her feelings to be acknowledged without immediate interruption.


And you're gonna make them all disappear.

Yeah, like you could find something as sophisticated as this.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's sarcastic retort to Chandler about finding something sophisticated is a general comment within an ongoing group discussion, inviting her to interject her own perspective.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's statement about going to Las Vegas to see Chandler's dad and for them to talk directly involves Chandler and calls for his reaction or acknowledgment.


Yeah, well, Hurricane Gloria didn’t break the porch swing, Monica did!

Ross hasn’t worked at the museum for a year!

Monica and Chandler are living together!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just made a declarative statement about her and Chandler living together, which does not directly require an immediate verbal response or defense from her.


Hey, save us some pizza. [they go off to Rachel's room]

Get out of the corner. Pass it, pass it.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's commands "Get out of the corner.


Maybe you don't need him to propose to you, maybe you can propose to    him!

Oh, I don't know, I don't know, isn't that a little desperate?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe just directly questioned Monica's suggestion about proposing, inviting Monica to elaborate or defend her idea.


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

I’m a lady Monica, I don’t kiss and tell. But this hickey speaks for itself. (She starts to open up her blouse.)

Okay-okay, I got it. I got it.

I just like him so much that I just feel like I’ve had 10 drinks today and I’ve only had six.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe previously addressed her directly and Monica responded, and Phoebe is now continuing to express her feelings about the date, inviting further engagement from Monica.


Okay, cancel backup! Cancel backup!

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

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

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

Okay, y'know what? There is no more left, left!

Oh okay, lift it straight up over your head! Straight up over your head! You can do it! You can do it! (She gets it lifted up and they make the first turn.) Okay. You got it?

Yeah, you got it right? You got it right? You got it?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has been directly addressed by Ross with repeated questions asking if she has managed the couch, requiring her to confirm or deny.


(To Joey) So, you busy Thursday?

Oh, very funny. I don’t know if you remember, but my audition was supposed to be Thursday. (Chandler doesn’t say anything until Joey figures it out.) You got me the audition?! Let’s hug it up! (They hug.)

Okay. Okay. (Joey puts him down.) What are you gonna do to me if you get the part?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Chandler just asked Joey a direct, playful question about what he'd do if he got the part, Joey might be processing the excitement of the audition news or waiting for Chandler to elaborate on the humorous query.


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

Have you even had a girl up here?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly asked Chandler a question about his bachelor pad, requiring him to respond.


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

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

Oh. (realises) Ohh. Ohh, you’re out of your mind.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just directly responded to Chandler's previous insult with "Ohh, you’re out of your mind," which prompts Chandler to continue the exchange.


Phoebe, you're gonna be with your grandma?

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

So you're free Thursday, then.

Yeah. Oh, can I come?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe just asked her a direct question about coming to Thanksgiving, which requires Monica to respond.


Pass the cheese, please.

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

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

phoebe was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly addressed her by name and explicitly invited her to talk, prompting a response.


So Chandler, have you heard about Monica's secret boyfriend?

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

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should stay silent because Chandler's question "You said that?" is directly addressed to Monica, shifting the conversational turn to her for clarification.


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.

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly referenced him and his dating status as a reason for her breaking the 'no date pact', inviting a response or clarification from him.


Yeah, two hours, a lifetime that’s the same.

(entering) Check it out! Check it out! When the babies wake up, they can meet Krog! (He holds up this Xena-like warrior action figure.)

Chandler, what are you doing? That thing can put someone’s eye out!

He can do more than that! He can destroy the universe!

They’re not gonna swallow anything, you guys are being way over protective. When I was a kid, my mom used to just throw me into a pile of broken glass!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant in the discussion about the toy's safety, but Chandler's last utterance is a general defensive statement and a personal anecdote, not a direct question or prompt for her to respond immediately.


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

Give me the bag.

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

You should scream at me, or-or-or curse me, or hit me.

I’m not gonna hit you.

Why not?  You’ll feel better!  I’ll feel better, and you know you want to. I can see it in your eyes.

A little bit.

Give me the bag.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross is directly addressing Joey with a clear demand to give him the bag, indicating a desire to disengage from Joey's previous attempts to provoke a reaction.


[sitting at table talking to a girl] It's hard to tell because I'm sweating, but I use exactly what the gel bottle says, an amount about the size of a pea. How, how can that be too much?

[carrying an ice cube tray] Ice, ice, ice squares anyone? Take a napkin. Alright.

Monica, Monica, your guest are turning into jerky, OK.

Really? I'm perfectly comfortable. [one of the guest opens the refrigerator] Hey, hey, hey, get in line buddy, I was next. [she opens the refrigerator and leans into it]

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Monica has shifted her attention from Ross to address a guest who opened the refrigerator and is now interacting with the fridge, so Ross is not being addressed.


How late are we?

Forty-five minutes.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross directly answered Joey's question about their lateness, completing the immediate exchange without prompting Phoebe for further input.


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?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly addressed Phoebe with "Wh-what's going on?", inviting her to elaborate on the urgent matter she just introduced.


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

Honey I swear it we just kissed.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel is directly addressing him as "Honey" and offering an explanation about a shared event ("we just kissed"), which prompts a response from him.


Skidmark’s still got a way with the ladies.

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel's apology is directed at the group, inviting a response from those present, including Phoebe.


Here she comes. Hold on, I’m gonna make your life much easier.

All right, well the place was closed. I’ll just copy it later.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's update about the closed place and her plan to copy it later directly relates to Joey's previous offer to make her life easier.


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

Hey Pheebs, what’s up?

You ask an intriguing question Chandler Bing.

let Phoebe in.

I can’t believe this! How long as this been going on?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's exclamation and general question about how long "this" has been going on is not directed at him and does not require his specific response.


All right, ready?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she is part of the group engaged in the shared activity, and Chandler's exclamation about not being able to turn anymore creates an opening for her to respond to the collective struggle.


Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God.

[peeks back out] Ok, now that your coat is safely in the bedr-, [sees that the coast is clear] oh, ok we can come back out in the living room.

So uh, Joey and Chanlder, I, I think it's time that you take Dr. Greene over to your place.

Right this is staging.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's "Right this is staging" is an acknowledgment of Monica's previous suggestion to take Dr.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel should speak because Joey's last utterance directly addresses her with an accusation ("you're the worst one!"), continuing their ongoing exchange.


Phoebe, it’s been two days.

Yeah, I know. Oh, good thing it’s one of those 801 numbers. Right?

No, no, no, oh no-no-no, it’s has to be 800. (picks up the instruction manual to check the phone number) ‘Cause all those big companies have 800 numbers, every one. (Finds the number) Yeah, every big Utah-based company has one.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a self-correction and a statement of fact she discovered while checking the manual, not a direct address or question to Monica.


Ohh! No way Phoebe! I want to be 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: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a concluding statement in her argument, not a direct question or prompt for Rachel to respond.


I don't have travel insurance.

Well, this is what happens when people live on the edge!

Why don't you take Ross?

Uh, don't you think that would be a little weird? I mean, two guys in a romantic inn...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross directly questioned Monica's suggestion about Chandler taking him, inviting her to respond to his concern about it being "weird.".


Come on Ross be realistic, y'know? If I did write something, what are the chances I could get those guys to star in it?

I'll help you. Yeah, I'll make up a schedule and make sure you stick to it. And plus, it'll give me something to do.

Really? You'd-you'd do that for me?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Joey's surprised reaction "Really? You'd-you'd do that for me?!" is an emotional response to Ross's previous offer, not a direct question that requires Ross to elaborate further at this immediate moment.


What have I not told you?

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Phoebe's response is a direct answer to Monica's question and reveals a secret about Monica, not involving Chandler in the exchange.


Yeah, I think it was better when you guys were sad. Hey, uh, remember the roller blades?

You know what else I’m not gonna miss? "I’m Monica. I wash the toilet 17 times a day. Even if people are on it!"

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel's sarcastic impression of Monica is a general complaint to the group, not a direct question or prompt for Phoebe to respond to her previous statement.


God. I feel violated.

Did anybody else feel they just wanted to peel the skin off their body, to have something else to do?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just expressed a strong feeling, but Monica's general question "Did anybody else feel..." invites a group response rather than specifically prompting Rachel for an immediate follow-up.


You'd better get back in that kitchen Monica, the garlic is not gonna overuse itself.

Ok, you have to stop playing now.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's direct instruction to "stop playing now" is a clear response to Phoebe's previous playful comment, inviting a further reaction from Phoebe.


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?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey just finished giving instructions and asked Ross for confirmation ("All right?"), directly prompting Ross to acknowledge the setup and his readiness to record.


Okay, look, I’m gonna have to ask you all to leave.

Look, forget it. We tried, but Phase Three is a lost cause, Okay? Those strippers were insanely hot, and I couldn’t picture myself with any of them. (Sits back in disgust.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler is addressing the entire group about a shared activity ("Phase Three") and expressing a strong personal feeling of disgust, which invites a response from those present.


Where's Monica?! Where is she? I need to talk to her! It's urgent! Is she here?

Wait what-wh-wh-what are you doing?!

No-no, don't-don't-don't do it!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the urgent exchange, and Monica's subsequent questions and commands are directly addressed to him and his actions, requiring a response.


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

And she wants to go hunting, too!!

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

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

I don't care about any of that!!

Well, do you care about friendship?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe is directly addressing her with a strong personal plea about the gift certificate and asking her as a friend, which necessitates a response.


Oh, what are you going to do, follow me down there?

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

(handing Joey the bill) Here you go.

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

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Joey is directly addressing Gunther about the bill and his financial situation, an exchange that does not involve Ross.


Oh hey Joey! What's up?

I can't decide which route to take to Vegas. Hey, you've traveled a lot right?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey has directly asked Phoebe a question about her travel experience, inviting her to provide advice on his Vegas route.


How? I guess I could break down your door.

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 included her with "us" in his question about damage and directly acknowledged her with a thumbs up, inviting her to confirm her involvement.


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

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

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


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

Well, well, you said it was practice!

Then why did you move?!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly asked her a question, expecting Rachel to explain why she moved.