Six months? Whoa that’s rough.

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross directly pleaded for help with his date, creating an immediate conversational turn for Joey, who has been actively engaged in the exchange about Ross's struggles.


Hey you guys wait! Guys! (Catches up to them.) This place is so much better than London! Okay? This lady dressed like Cleopatra gave me a coupon, 99 cent steak and lobster dinner. Huh!

Phoebe, you don't eat animals.

For 99 cents, I'd eat you. (Sees the casino) Okay, I can totally settle down here. It's got everything I could ever want, including Joey! Look! (Points to Joey in his gladiator suit posing for a picture with two old ladies.) Oh! Look! Hi!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is an excited exclamation directed at the discovery of Joey, shifting the focus away from her previous exchange with Monica.


You said it was okay!

You said she was bald!!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's direct counter-accusation "You said she was bald!!" is a strong statement directed at Phoebe, which Rachel might elaborate on or which might momentarily put Phoebe on the defensive.


No!! Okay?! Why does everyone keep fixating on that? She didn't know, how should I know?

Sometimes I wish I was a lesbian... (They all stare at him.) Did I say that out loud?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should stay silent because Chandler's utterance is a self-reflection and a rhetorical question about his own gaffe, not directly addressing Ross for a specific response.


Well, Emily's willing to work on the relationship.

She wants me to move to London.

But you live here! (Ross rolls his eyes.) You know that.

I bet if I talk to Carol and Susan I can convince them to move to London with Ben.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica should speak because she is actively engaged in the discussion about Ross moving to London, having just challenged his initial statement, and Ross's latest utterance continues to elaborate on this topic.


Monica... [He re-enters the bedroom and Monica jumps on the bed, trying to cover it.] Hey Mon, I have a question. Is Leroy the baddest man in the whole damn town or the fattest man in the whole damn town?

Baddest. Otherwise the song would be Fat Fat Leroy Brown.

What're you doing?

Just waiting for you sweetie.

Are you remaking the bed?

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You know what, the way you did it was just fine.

Then, you're redoing it because...

You're pretty much running that risk either way.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Richard's last statement, "You're pretty much running that risk either way," is a general observation rather than a direct question or prompt for her to respond.


Okay, listen I am not a pervert!

That’s like the pervert motto! Yeah! Yeah! They have you raise your right hand, put your left hand down your pants, and repeat that!

Filming Rachel is not something I planned. Okay look, here’s what happened, and Joey you-you can back me up on this. All right, about-about a month and a half ago I came to you with a problem? Umm, a personal thing.

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross directly addresses Joey, explicitly asking him to "back me up" and confirm a past event, which requires a response.


Yeah, I’ll get right on that.

Oh come on Ross!! (She tries to switch places with him and goes under his leg.)

No Rach! Come on! No-no! Yeah, I’m sure we won’t get arrested for this.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just physically interacted with Ross, and Ross directly addressed her by name ("Rach") while responding to her actions, indicating an ongoing back-and-forth exchange.


I guess it all started when Rachel got this new job. (he sits down at the table.)

Yeah, we are definitely on Route 27.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's utterance "Yeah, we are definitely on Route 27" appears to be an unrelated comment or directed to someone else, not a direct response to Ross's previous statement about her job.


Phoebe, you were right. I should've never gone to London, and from now on you make all of my decisions for me.

Oh… No, I did that for someone once and I'm not comfortable having that kind of power and control over someone's life.

are now in control of my love life.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel is completing her thought about Phoebe controlling her love life, not explicitly prompting Phoebe for an immediate response.


(excited) I can do that!

Yeah? Okay! Good, good, because he's coming. He's coming. (To Chandler) Hey, what's up? (She leaves and closes the door behind her.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler was directly addressed by Rachel with "Hey, what's up?", which prompts a response.


Diagnostician or boo-boo fixer?

Ross, seriously! You've gotta go to an appropriate   doctor.

Why? Why? I know it's a little weird, but hey, he's   a great doctor, okay? He knows my medical history, and every time I go in there,   he makes a big deal. 'Ah look, it's my favorite patient!'

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel directly addressed Ross, and Ross is now responding to Rachel's specific concern about his doctor, making the current exchange between them.


Hi, welcome home. [pulls Rachel inside] I need to borrow a hundred bucks.

Why, when did you get out of the game?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just asked Rachel to borrow money, and Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct question to Monica, requiring an answer to her request.


What're you doing?

Just waiting for you sweetie.

Explanation: Richard is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's most recent utterance, "Just waiting for you sweetie," is a direct response to his question "What're you doing?" and is addressed to him.


I can't kiss anyone.

So I'm kissing everyone?

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

joey addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey just directly addressed her statement about kissing everyone by clarifying that Ross is off-limits.


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

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

I'm not in charge of where the conference is held. Do you want people to think it's a fake conference? It's a real conference.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's defensive response about his conference is directed at Phoebe's comment, not an address or question for Monica.


(To Joey) I can’t believe that you yelled at my boss! I’m-I’m gonna lose my job! What am I going to do?!

You can always sell your baby.

Oh Joey, I can’t believe you brought my boss into this! I’m gonna get fired!

rachel addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent distressed outburst is directed specifically at Joey regarding his actions, not inviting further input from Chandler.


No you guys, I am not getting in a car with him, you’ll have to think of something else.

Oh good, oh Joey and Chandler are back.

Oh yeah, Smokey Joe here got half way to the highway and collapsed.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's explanation about "Smokey Joe" collapsing is an update to the group regarding the car situation, not a direct question or prompt for her to speak.


Why, when did you get out of the game?

I don't know, I lost it all ok. I lost it.

Hey, I've come to terms with it, you have to too.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's last statement directly addresses her with "you have to too," expecting a response about coming to terms with Monica's loss.


Well, we never actually got to dinner.

No, we kinda broke up instead.

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Rachel is making a personal statement about her relationship status, and Monica is not being addressed or directly involved in this specific exchange.


(picks it up) And now I’ve picked it up again. (walks over to Monica.)

Oh my God, I went to high school with her. (to Rachel) Rachel! Hi!

monica addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Monica has just turned to and directly addressed Rachel, initiating a new exchange that does not involve Chandler.


Yeah, I gotta go! I got an acting job. (Turns towards the door, pauses, and turns back.) Like you’d believe that. This sucks!

Look, I-I’m just gonna be right across the hall and I promise you, the minute Monica and I break up I’m moving right back in with you!

chandler addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler just offered him a comforting promise directly in response to Joey's earlier frustration, which doesn't immediately require a verbal reply.


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

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

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

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

Really? Well then tell it to me.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Ross has just directly invited him to tell his romantic story, Joey might take a brief moment to compose himself or transition into storytelling mode before beginning.


He's planning your birthday party.

Oh my God! I love him!

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica's exclamation "Oh my God! I love him!" is a direct, personal reaction to Joey's revelation about her birthday party and is not an open-ended statement inviting Phoebe's input.


Thunder being stolen!!

time thing. It doesn’t even matter!

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross is directly responding to Monica's previous statement, continuing an exchange that does not involve Chandler.


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

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

(holding the phone out to Chandler) Chandler? It's Alan, he wants to speak to you.

Really? He does? (taking the phone) Hey, buddy, what's up! Oh, she told you about that, huh. Well, yeah, I have one now and then. Well, yeah, now. Well, it's not that big- ..well, that's true,.. Gee, y'know, no-one- no-one's ever put it like that before. Well, okay, thanks! (He hands the phone back and stubs out his cigarette.)

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance was a private conversation with Alan, and his subsequent action of stubbing out the cigarette was a response to that call, not a direct address to Rachel, indicating the immediate exchange has concluded.


I, um, can't tell you.

Joey, what's going on?

OK, you've got to promise that you'll never, ever tell Ross that I told you.

He's planning your birthday party.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just directly revealed a secret to her about her own birthday party, which naturally prompts a reaction or follow-up from her.


Wow! How do you know how to do that?!

That’s what I do now.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's general statement about his new activity creates an opening for her to engage with a follow-up question or comment.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler has just physically disengaged from the conversation by sprinting out, making him unavailable to respond to Ross's attempt to initiate a new topic as he is actively leaving.


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.'

And before you know it, she's with him. And you'll be all, 'Ohh, man!' And he'll be all, 'Yes!' And us, we'll be like, 'Wh-whoa, dude.' And pretty soon you'll be like, (sadly) 'Hhiii,' and, and, and, 'I can't go, Rachel and Mark might be there.' And we'll be like, 'Man get over it, it's been four years!!'

joey addressed mark, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just delivered a long, dramatic monologue that built directly on Chandler's previous point, effectively concluding that specific line of the conversation about Ross's potential future.


Why? The only person my playing is bothering is you!

Oh yeah? Ok, let's settle this, come on!

(while Monica drags her in the restaurant) Get your garlic-peelers off me!

(to the restuarant customers) Excuse me, excuse me, hi, I'm Monica Geller..I'm the head chef here.. (pauses as if waiting for something).. Ok, I was actually expecting a little applause there, but whatever! Ok, quick question by a show of hands, how many of you were bothered by this woman's singing outside? (a few people raise their hands)

Alright, let me ask you this question How many of you thought the music was fine, but not in keeping with the tone of the restaurant? (a few raise their hands again).

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica is directly polling the restaurant customers about Phoebe's singing, making Phoebe the central subject of the discussion and giving her a clear opportunity to respond to the feedback.


What? What!?! You kissed him?

Yeah. I was just in there. He introduced himself and the next thing I know, we’re making out. You know.

Phoebe, I mean, you do know he’s married?

What am I supposed to do? Ask every guy I make out with if he’s married? (Rachel looks at her.) No, yeah, I should.

Explanation: Rachel is an active participant in the ongoing discussion, and Phoebe has just made a self-correction in response to Rachel's previous statement, leaving the conversational ball in Phoebe's court after her rhetorical question.


So, maybe I am a little high maintenance. And maybe Rachel is a little bit of a pushover. But you know what we decided you are?

Yes, we are very sorry to tell you this, but you, Phoebe, are flaky.

So, what, you’re just, you’re just okay with being flaky?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she co-initiated the discussion about Phoebe's flakiness, and Rachel's direct question to Phoebe about being okay with the label invites further commentary from the group.


Hey! Ready to go?

Oh yeah, let me just finish this.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's general question "Ready to go?" implies a group departure that includes Joey, prompting him to confirm his own readiness.


Oh, I’m Ross. I’m Ross. I’m too good for the Hut; I’m too good for the Hut.

Look, I gotta go pick up Ben. Everything so far sounds great Joey, just remember to keep it on the mellow side, okay? Just a couple of guys hanging out playing poker, no-no strippers or anything okay?

ross addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Ross's most recent utterance is a direct instruction to Joey regarding the poker game, not involving Chandler in the exchange.


(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 focus to answering the door, speculating about the identity of the person knocking, and is no longer directly addressing Monica for an immediate response.


Look, I'm sorry to hear about your tragedy, ok? But the swings are perfectly    safe, and besides Emma loves them. You know what, you should come with us and    you'll see!

Ross, those things go like 40 miles an hour! Ok? When you're... and    there is that moment when you are at the top, when you just don't know if you're    gonna return back to earth!

Space is filled with orbiting children. (pause) Look, please, just come    on, you know, when you’ll see the look on Emma’s face, I swear you    won’t regret it.

Irrational, huh? All right, well, I’ll remember that the next    time you freak out about a spider in your apartment!

Oh, yeah, that’s the same, I am sure there are thirty different    species of poisonous swings!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's sarcastic dismissal of her comparison serves as a concluding statement to his point, not a direct prompt for her to immediately respond.


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

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

Phoebe, I thought your dad was in prison.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she previously asked Phoebe a direct question about her dad, and Phoebe just provided a clarifying, personal answer that Rachel should acknowledge or follow up on.


Oh, stop beating yourself up! People make mistakes! These things happen! There aren’t any message you’ve forgotten to give me are there? (Chandler has a disgusted look on his face.) Apparently you’re not very good at it! I…

Do you think he’ll ever forgive me?

forgive you. And I like to bring a pad with me when I go answer the phone just in case… (Chandler gets that disgusted look back.) Okay…

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is in the middle of her thought, directly responding to Chandler's previous question about forgiveness and then continuing with a general statement, indicating it is still her turn to speak.


I like that! (To Phoebe) Oh, okay! Show him your bra! He's afraid of bras! Can't work 'em! (He swiftly rips open the front of Phoebe's dress revealing her bra.)

Joey! (Examining the dress.) Wow, you didn’t rip off any buttons.

It's not my first time.

Umm, not without you, lover. (She slowly walks over to him and is showcasing her bra.) So, this is my bra.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's current utterance and action are directed at "lover" (Chandler), as she showcases her bra specifically to him.


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!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly accused her of doing the same thing she previously accused him of, requiring her to respond to his claim.


Chandler, come on, you're gonna find somebody.

How do you know that? How?

I don't know, I'm just tryin' to help you out.

You'll see, you guys are all gonna go off and get married, and I'm gonna endup alone. Will you promise me something? When you're married, will you invite me over forholidays?

Well, I don't know. I don't know what we're gonna be doin'. I mean, what if we'reat her folks' place?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is still in the process of responding to Chandler's direct question about inviting him over for holidays, indicating he has not finished his turn.


Okay. Okay, great! Umm, okay, just turn around.

I don’t want you to see me naked!

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

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

Rach, y'know I can see you naked any time I want.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's declarative statement about being able to see her naked any time he wants is a counter-argument that doesn't explicitly prompt her for an immediate verbal response.


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

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

See that is the problem with invisible dentists.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is a humorous, self-contained remark that doesn't directly pose a question or invite a further immediate verbal response from Ross.


(in his British accent) I’m sorry, I’ve got plans with my sister.

(in accent) Right, will you excuse us for one moment? (Takes Monica aside.) (In his normal voice.) What are you doing?

monica was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross has just taken her aside and directly asked her "What are you doing?", requiring her to respond.


Ahhhh , you brought rats to my birthday party?

So this is what a stroke feels like.

I had to bring them! We killed their mother, they're our responsibility    now. You know, they require constant care. You should know that, Rachel, you're    a mother.

phoebe addressed rachel, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a direct explanation and address to Rachel, making it Rachel's turn to respond.


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

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

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

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.

Okay. I will. Ohh! Check out what they got me to wear for the ceremony! (Runs to his apartment and returns wearing a rather silly hat.) Huh? I wear it like this when I marry you guys, and then this (He tilts it to the side of his head) is for party time.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey initially addressed both him and Monica, and his subsequent display of the hat is directed at "you guys" (Monica and Chandler), but Joey is simply showing off an item and not posing a direct question that requires an immediate verbal response from Chandler.


Rach you did not leave the water running. Please, just pull  yourself together, okay?

Ah, did I leave the stove on?

You never cooked since 1996. (Actually Rachel cooked in 609 -  TOW Ross Got High, first aired 1999-11-25.)

Is the window open? Because if theres a window open, a bird  could fly in there.

Oh my god, you know what, yeah, I think youre right. I think   listen, listen!

A pigeon, a pigeon. (previously scared Rachel turns away) No, no  wait, no-no, an eagle flew in. Landed on the stove and caught fire. The baby,  seeing this, jumps across the apartment to the mighty birds aid. The eagle,  however, misconstrues as an act of aggression and grabs the baby on its talon.  Meanwhile the faucet fills the apartment with water. Baby and bird still up lays  (?) are locked in a death grip, swirling around the whirl pool, that fills the  apartment.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross is directly addressing her anxieties and then telling an elaborate, fantastical story clearly intended for her, inviting her reaction or continuation of the exchange.


(picks it up) And now I’ve picked it up again. (walks over to Monica.)

Oh my God, I went to high school with her. (to Rachel) Rachel! Hi!

Monica! Look! Hi! What do ya think? (shows her, her ring)

Oh my God, you can’t even see where the Titanic hit it.

Yes, his name is Barry, he’s a doctor, thank you very much.

Awww, just like you always wanted. Congratulations

Thank you. So how-how ‘bout you, are-are you seeing anybody?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel's question "So how-how ‘bout you, are-are you seeing anybody?" is directly addressed to Monica, continuing their private exchange about relationships.


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

Yes talk to her. Be a man.

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

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a request to come help, prompting a response from him.


...and these come in the shapes of your favourite Christmas characters, Santa, Rudolph, and Baby Jesus.

All right, I’ll take a box of the cream filled Jesus’s.

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Joey just completed a purchase with Ross, and the current exchange is a direct transaction between them that does not involve Chandler.


Hey you guys wait! Guys! (Catches up to them.) This place is so much better than London! Okay? This lady dressed like Cleopatra gave me a coupon, 99 cent steak and lobster dinner. Huh!

Phoebe, you don't eat animals.

For 99 cents, I'd eat you. (Sees the casino) Okay, I can totally settle down here. It's got everything I could ever want, including Joey! Look! (Points to Joey in his gladiator suit posing for a picture with two old ladies.) Oh! Look! Hi!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has shifted the topic from their previous exchange to excitedly pointing out Joey, making him the new focus of the group's attention rather than directly addressing Monica.


marriage work. I have too. But the good thing is we can still see each other until she gets here.

good news, Ross! I think that's the best news I've heard since Le Poo died!

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Ross and delivered "good news" to him, prompting a response from him.


(running up to Ross) What happened in Atlantic City?!

Well, Chandler and I are in a bar…

Did you not hear me say, "Du-ude?!"

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's interjection about his previous utterance is directed at Ross, clarifying a detail within the story Ross is telling, and does not require Monica's immediate response.


No, I mean tonight, in the building. Suddenly. Into our lives.

Well, the cat... the cat turned out to be Paolo's cat!

That, that is funny... (to Joey).... and Rachel keeps touching him.

Oh, I found him. He was Paolo's cat.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's declarative statement "Oh, I found him.


Yeah, he’s the best.

Then talk to him! He might be fine with it.

Joey, it’s worth finding out. I mean, if you really like her.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross directly addressed Joey, offering advice and encouragement about a personal situation, which prompts Joey to respond.


All right, ready?

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

Ross, I don't, I just don't think it's going to fit.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross was directly addressed by Rachel, who expressed a concern about something not fitting, requiring his response.


: What's your news?

: You know, if I didn't already have a job, I think, I would have been really good in advertising.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement about his advertising potential is a personal reflection, not a direct question or address to Phoebe, and doesn't require her immediate response.


Well don't you see how gross that is? I mean that's like you using my toothbrush. [Joey gets a sheepish look] You used my toothbrush?

Well, that was only 'cause I used the red one to unclog the drain.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just accused Joey of using his toothbrush, and Joey's response about using a toothbrush to unclog a drain directly addresses Chandler and invites a reaction.


Why won’t you let me massage you?

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

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

I’m curious about the human body.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe's last statement, "I'm curious about the human body," is a general justification for her earlier request to massage Monica, and it does not pose a direct question or invite a further response from Monica.


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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly pleaded with him to stay, continuing their back-and-forth about Ross's living situation and requiring a response.


Okay, my trainer, Ho Chi, is teaching me a combination of Gee Koon Doe and Brazilian street fighting, I’ve even had my own octagon training ring designed.

And I suppose you used a ring designer for that.

Yeah. Monica, I want you there in the front row when I win. I want you close enough to smell the blood. What do you think?

monica was addressed by pete and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Pete directly addressed her and explicitly asked for her opinion on his fighting plans.


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 ...

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler has just delivered a statement to her, agreeing with Rachel's previous request, which does not directly invite an immediate response from Monica.


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

No, they're not.

Yes, they are. The Blymens invited them.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica directly contradicted his previous statement and provided new information about the invitation, which he is likely processing.


Umm, she Rach, not it, she.

Yeah, I’m not so sure.

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

phoebe addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's strong opinion about Ross is a general statement to the group rather than a direct address or question to Monica.


Did uh, Ross call?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is currently expressing his distress in a self-directed lament rather than directly addressing her or asking for her input.


a decent place to…

does not count! Okay? Come on help me move this.

Joey, it’s just a chair! What’s the big deal?

The big deal is that it is the exact equal distance from the bathroom to the kitchen and it’s at the perfect angle so you don’t get any glare coming of off Stevie.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she previously asked Joey "What's the big deal?", and Joey just finished explaining his reasoning, requiring her to respond to his detailed justification.


For 99 cents, I'd eat you. (Sees the casino) Okay, I can totally settle down here. It's got everything I could ever want, including Joey! Look! (Points to Joey in his gladiator suit posing for a picture with two old ladies.) Oh! Look! Hi!

What-what are you guys doing here? I thought I told you not to come.

Why are you dressed as a gladiator?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly asked Joey why he is dressed as a gladiator, requiring a response from him.


You know what, Ross? I think we're gonna take off too.

Oh, oh. Of course. God, I'm so stupid. You guys are a couple   now. I mean, you probably just want to be alone.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's statement directly addresses her and Joey as "you guys," making an assumption about their relationship that invites a response or clarification from Rachel.


So you stole that tape from Richard's apartment?

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Chandler's comment is a direct retort to Monica, making Joey a bystander in this exchange and not the addressee of the most recent utterance.


Ross, the heat!

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the complaint about the heat, and Ross's most recent utterance is an explanation of how he broke the knob while attempting to address her concern, directly inviting her response.


Give it to me!

I'll go in there.

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica is speaking to herself or another person about taking an action ("I'll go in there"), and Phoebe is not being addressed or directly involved in this specific exchange.


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

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

joey addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey interrupted her story with a joke that shifted the focus to his comment and the group's reaction, so the conversational turn is not currently directed back to her to continue.


Chandler, you have an assistant right?

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

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

What about him?

I love him. He’s so pretty I wanna cry! I don’t know what to do. Tell me what to do.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel has just expressed a strong emotional dilemma and directly asked Chandler for advice, but the intensity of her statement suggests she might still be processing her thoughts or expecting a moment of reflection before.


(to Paulo) Ok, you're gonna have to not touch my ass.

Well, in spite of the yummy bagels and palpable tension, I've got pants that need to be altered.

Hey, Chandler, when you see Frankie, tell him Joey Tribbiani says hello. He'll know what it means.

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed him with a specific request to pass a message to Frankie, requiring an acknowledgement or response.


I don’t know, she seemed to think it was such a crazy idea! Um, plus, she, uh, she got me taffy!

Taffy, really? I’ve never had any.

Well, I think my mother was too busy planning her suicide to provide saltwater treats. (Ross hands her one) Thank you! So what, you’re just never going to tell her?

Oh, no, no, no, I will! I just want to butter her up, first! You know, I’m going to take her to an amazing Valentine’s dinner. Do all this romantic stuff, and then, just when she thinks I’m the best boyfriend in the world, then I’m going to tell her that my pregnant ex-girlfriend is living with me.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she previously asked Ross a direct question ("So what, you’re just never going to tell her?"), and Ross just finished providing a detailed answer to that question, creating an expectation for her to respond.


What? What?! You were begging me to kiss you! You-you-you were sending me signals all over the place!

was sending you signals?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's rhetorical question "was sending you signals?" directly challenges his previous claim, indicating she is taking the floor to express disbelief or set up her own counter-argument.


It’s not just that she’s cute, okay. It’s just that...she’s really really cute.

It doesn’t matter. You don’t dip your pen in the company ink.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the topic about someone being cute, and Ross's last utterance was a direct piece of advice to him, which doesn't explicitly invite an immediate response or counter-argument from Chandler.


story for that?

That’s right! You lose sucker!! (Pause) Please still marry me.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant in the group conversation, and Monica's playful plea to Chandler after a competitive exchange creates an opening for Rachel to interject or comment on the interaction.


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

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

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's final utterance is a self-deprecating statement about his chances of meeting the girl, which does not directly address Monica or solicit a response from her.


What did I marry into?

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

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

monica addressed phoebe, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey's invitation was directed to "you guys," but Monica has just responded to Joey's question by explaining that "we're" throwing Phoebe a bachelorette party, effectively providing a joint reason for the couple's unavailability.


Everything? Even the TV?

No! I’m putting that in my room.

Listen, Joey, I know what he did was wrong but don’t you think you could at least hear the guy out?

Back when you and Rachel were together, if Chandler had kissed her, would you hear him out?

That’s a good point. So uh, how long are you gonna punish him?

Hey! Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should speak because Joey's proverb "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time" is a direct, albeit indirect, answer to Ross's previous question about how long Joey will punish Chandler, inviting Ross to respond to Joey's stance.


Oh but Phoebe, we’re gonna be late for the movie.

Oh, there’s a cab! Taxi!! (The cab stops and she opens the door.) Good timing, my God, huh? Here you go. (Pushes Rachel in and closes the door.)

Yeah, we’re, we’re actually just gonna walk ‘cause it’s right up there at the Angelica.

Oh, the Angelica!! Go! Go! (She bangs on the cab’s roof and it pulls away.) (To Ross) You didn’t get the annulment?!!

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe has completely shifted her attention from Rachel and the movie plans to address Ross directly about the annulment, making Rachel no longer part of the active exchange.


[as they're walking out, Dr. Greene questioningly gestures at the Happy Birthday sign over the door] This is clearly in the wrong apartment. [they all walk across the hall]

Alright you guys are off to party number one [ushers 3 guys into Monica's apartment] and you, you are off to party number two [ushers four women into his apartment. Two guys try to follow and Chandler blocks them and shoos them off to Monica's apartment] Alright fellas, let's keep it movin', let' keep it movin.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as guests are being ushered into her apartment for "party number one," making it appropriate for her to take over hosting duties or acknowledge the arrival of guests.


Yeah! And if you wanna look 19, then you… You gotta do something about your eyes.

What?! What’s wrong with my eyes.

They give you away! There’s just-there’s just too much wisdom in there. (Joey nods in agreement.) Just put some tea bags on there for like 15 minutes.

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe is directly addressing him and offering advice about his eyes, continuing their ongoing exchange.


Hey Joey, what ‘cha doing?

Sweepin’. Why? Turn you on?

Huh. What if I was sweeping a chimney?

my face cream?

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

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

Where do you think, (pause) Zelda?

(gasps) You found my book?!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's gasped exclamation, "You found my book?!", is a moment of personal realization that might not immediately demand a verbal response from Joey.


Just can't believe I'm in Rachel Green's room.

What do you mean? You've been in my room before!

Yeah, sure, right! Like I've ever been in Rachel Green's room.

Ok I gotta tell ya, it's really weird when you use my whole name.

You had a rough day, uh?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Ross directly expressed concern to her with "You had a rough day, uh?", his statement functions more as an empathetic observation that allows for a moment of silence.


Joey, what’s going on. What didn’t you tell us you work here?

It’s kind of embarrassing, y’know. I mean, I was an actor and now I’m a waiter. It’s supposed to go in the other direction.

I mean, the job’s easy and the money’s good, you know? I guess I’m going to be hanging out here anyway. I might as well get paid for it, right? I just feel kind of weird serving you guys.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is an explanation of his feelings about the job and serving his friends, not a direct question requiring an immediate response from her.


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

Damnit Ross, get your butt out of the bathroom.

Calm down, I'm blow drying.

Blow drying what, you have no hair.

Your boyfriend has been in there for over an hour. I can't believe it, it's like I'm living with him again. He's here when I go to sleep, he's here when I wake up, he's here when I want to use the shower, ughh. It's like I'm sixteen all over again .

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a general complaint about Chandler's bathroom habits, not a direct address or question to Ross that requires his immediate response.


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

Oh my God! I killed him! I killed another one! And this curse is getting stronger too, to bring down something that big.

Well, there is one way. His window’s open, I say, we poke him.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's suggestion to "poke him" is a general proposal to the group that doesn't directly solicit an immediate response from her.


Hi Amanda! Actually now... it’s...   is not a good time. Dinner tomorrow night? (Phoebe mouths 'no') Ok, Phoebe   and I will see you then!

Why, why, why didn’t you just say no!

Well, I said 'no' to her coming   over now! I couldn’t say 'no' twice! I get this uncontrollable need to   please people!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica's last utterance directly responds to Phoebe's previous question and challenge about why she didn't say no to Amanda, continuing their direct exchange.


So... Oklahoma is a crazy place. You know, they    call it the Sooner state. Frankly I'd sooner be in any other state. (Monica    looks at Phoebe, who also doesn't know what to say.) And what's with Oklahoma    having a pan handle? Can all states have stuff like that? Hey yeah, I'm from    the waistband, Wyoming. But when I was seven, we headed over to the crotch.

(Doesn't believe what she's hearing) Was your cabin    pressurised?

(laughs, but then moves to Phoebe) And don't get    me started on the way that people from Tulsa talk.

What's with the word y'all? You know, just... two    words just... pushed together... Are we all allowed to do that, because if so,    I say why stop there? You know, your new poodle could be your noodle. And fried    chicken? Could be fricken.Waiter, waiter excuse me, I'll have the fricken? (Monica    laughs) See, that's... that's funny with the fricken, right?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should SPEAK because she just laughed at Chandler's joke, and Chandler directly addressed her reaction by asking for validation ("See, that's... that's funny with the fricken, right?").


You’re so sweet. (Notices something in the crib.) Oh my God! And you gave the baby Hugsy! (A stuffed penguin wearing a ski jacket, goggles, and hat.)

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh…. That-that-that’s really just to show where the baby would go. Y’know why don’t I hold on to him so that there’s no confusion? (Takes him back, sets him on the chair, and apologizes to him.)

But Joey the baby is going to be crying, it’s going to be loud.

I’m up all night!

What about all the women you want to bring home?

Look, if I’m bringing home a woman who can’t stand being around a baby, then maybe I don’t want to be with that woman! Or maybe we’ll just do it in the bathroom of the club!

Joey, are you sure?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Rachel directly asks him "Joey, are you sure?", the question may be intended to prompt reflection rather than an immediate verbal response, allowing for a moment of.


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.

joey addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER because Chandler changed the topic away from her previous question, and Joey is now directly engaging Chandler about the book he found, making the current exchange between Joey and Chandler.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler explicitly brought up "Ross's situation," and Joey's subsequent response about a similar dating scenario directly relates to the topic concerning Ross.


Why would I eat my own arm?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the ongoing group discussion, and Chandler's general statement about owning the paper and printing whatever they want invites further commentary from any member of the group.


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

Oh, so they owe me like, three Phoebes.

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

phoebe addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Phoebe's exclamation about Ross and Rachel and her plan is an observation and a comment to herself, not a direct address to Joey.


You’re just so mean to each other! And I don’t want to end up like that with Rachel. I still like you!

Whoa-whoa-whoa, Phoebe you gotta take her! Y’know, I-I-I said some really bad stuff about her, but y’know Rachel has some good qualities that make her a good roommate. She gets tons of catalogs and umm, she’ll fold down the pages of the things she thinks that I’d like.

monica addressed rachel, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is still holding the floor, directly addressing Phoebe and elaborating on Rachel's good qualities to persuade her.


Monica! Look! Hi! What do ya think? (shows her, her ring)

Oh my God, you can’t even see where the Titanic hit it.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the exchange by showing Monica her ring and asking for her opinion, and Monica just responded directly to her comment about the ring.


What about your massage client?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe has just finished explaining the situation with her massage client, directly responding to Monica's earlier question, so Monica has received her answer and does not need to interject.


Okay, all right, this is how it’s going to work. We’re gonna give you hypothetical maid of honor situations and you will be scored on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the highest.

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.)

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just initiated the role-play scenario by saying "Go!", and Joey is playing the part of Monica, who would be speaking in response to getting cold feet.


Yes! Yes, I did.

Then do Iceberg!

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

What?! I didn't touch a guitar!

No, but you're questioning my method!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should be silent because Phoebe just delivered a clarifying and definitive statement directly to him, re-framing her accusation and putting the conversational ball back in his court for a considered response.


And of course, crotchless panties.

Well appealing as that does sound to her boyfriend (pause) and her brother, (the camera pans to Ross flashing Joey a very evil look; Joey gets scared) I can’t do that we promised we’d make each other gifts this year.

You can’t make crotchless panties? You take, you take a pair of scissors and you just cut…

Yeah, I thought so to until I paper mached one of my eyes shut.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant in the exchange with Chandler, but Chandler's last utterance was a concluding humorous remark about the difficulty of making gifts, which doesn't directly solicit an immediate response from Joey.


What? (to Sophie) Sophie, does she have ten minutes?

Hey, Ross!!! I told you I don’t!

Don’t yell at me okay, this is the most I’ve seen you all week.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Ross directly addressed her with a complaint and a personal comment, continuing their ongoing exchange.


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

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

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

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just directly asked her what she was up to tonight.


Here you go.

So do you want to hang out or something?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe directly asked Monica if she wanted to hang out, requiring a response to the invitation.


I need something sweet.

Does anyone wanna watch TV?

Monica your remote doesn't work.

phoebe addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Phoebe is directly addressing Monica about her remote, making Monica the expected next speaker in this specific exchange.


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.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Joey's comment "Maybe this should be more of a quiet game" is a meta-commentary on the current interaction, not a direct question for Ross to answer, suggesting a pause in the energetic exchange.


Let us keep the apartment and…

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

Yeah! Can you believe that something that stupid actually got us our apartment back?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance is a rhetorical exclamation about the apartment situation, not a direct question or prompt for Monica to respond immediately.


Oh, I think you're right. Oh, wow. Phoebe, I don't think I   can give one of them up. I mean, you know, they drive me crazy, but   they're my babies.

I'm sorry, Frank. I didn't realise things were so bad. You   know, I'll help out more. I can - I can babysit any time you want. You   name the day, and I'll be there.

Explanation: Frank Jr. is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe just directly offered to help him babysit, which requires a response from him.


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

think   I should propose?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, but Phoebe's question "think I should propose?" is a general musing or question to the group, not directly addressed to Monica, especially after Monica just indicated a desire to move on from the topic.


A couple of days.

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

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

Yes you can. You’re thinking about time, you can’t go back in time.

Yeah, come on, we can be guys!

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant in the playful argument, and Monica's statement "Yeah, come on, we can be guys!" is a direct, rhetorical challenge to him that.


It’s not just that she’s cute, okay. It’s just that...she’s really really cute.

It doesn’t matter. You don’t dip your pen in the company ink.

Ross, your little creature’s got the remote again.

Marcel, Marcel, give Rossie the remote. Marcel. Marcel, you give Rossie theremote right now... Marce... you give Rossie the remote...

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica interrupted the previous conversation between him and Ross, and Ross is now entirely focused on addressing Marcel about the remote, not Chandler.


You a little sad about that sweetheart?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's statement about tying her shoe and catching up is a self-contained explanation and instruction for Joey to proceed, not an open-ended question or an invitation for further dialogue.


You're a dork.

I can't believe this.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's utterance "I can't believe this" is a general exclamation of disbelief rather than a direct address or question requiring Joey to respond.


I know, I know. I went a little crazy.

A little? Your place looks like page 72 of the catalogue. Oh look at that! The ornamental bird cage! Large!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross's general observation about Rachel's decor, following Rachel's admission of going "a little crazy," creates an open conversational turn for anyone present to comment.


ride more fun?!"

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

monica addressed chandler, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's final utterance is an apology followed by her running off laughing and engaging Chandler, which closes her turn and shifts the focus away from a direct response to Ross's previous question.


Huh? Are, uh, any of these cultures, per chance, in the tri-state area?

You know, you are so amazing, is there anything you, you don't know?

[to Monica at the counter] Ooh, Julie's so smart, Julie's so special.

Look honey, I wanted you to hook up with Ross as much as you did. But he's with her now and you're just gonna have to get over it.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just directly addressed her feelings about Ross and Julie, prompting a response from Rachel.


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

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

Has somebody been drinking my fat? (Joey and Chandler look at each other)

Well, Joey, I wrote a little song today. It's called Get Up.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler has just initiated a new exchange directly with Joey about a song he wrote, shifting the focus away from Monica's previous interjection.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's general question "Did anybody else feel..." is directed to the entire group, inviting anyone, including Chandler, to share their similar feelings about the uncomfortable situation.


Wow! My breasts are really strong. (She goes and joins Monica.)

Chandler! Chandler, please, I have to get you locked up back the way you were, I am sooo gonna lose my job, she’s very private about her office. Now I know why.

rachel addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER, as Rachel is directly addressing Chandler with an urgent plea about her job and his office situation, which does not involve Phoebe.


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

I’ll make something up! I’m good at lying, I actually did borrow your Walkman!

No, there’s nothing to make up, she’s gonna know that I have a key to her office, I’ve got to get you locked up back the way you were! (She tries to drag him over to the chair, but Chandler stops her.)

chandler was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just directly rejected Chandler's offer to "make something up" and stated her intention to "get you locked up back the way you were," requiring Chandler to respond to her new plan.


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!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's defensive statement was directed generally to "people" rather than a direct question or prompt for Ross to continue the exchange specifically with her.


It’s coming from the living room.

(sheepishly) I finished my book. (Chandler and Monica slowly retreat back to bed.)

(entering) Hey, you guys.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's general greeting "Hey, you guys" upon re-entering the room does not specifically prompt Joey for a response, especially since he had just explained his activity and the previous exchange was winding down.


Yeah, I know.

Oh, I don’t know. Well maybe it’s just the idea of Barry for the rest of my life. I don’t know I think I feel like I need to have one last fling, y'know, just to sorta get it out of my system. (Chandler is listening in very intensely)

Excuse, I seem to have dropped my ball.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel was just sharing her thoughts, and Chandler's sarcastic remark about dropping his ball is a humorous interjection that doesn't directly address her or require a verbal response.


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.

story for that?

That’s right! You lose sucker!! (Pause) Please still marry me.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just asked a question and being directly addressed by Monica with a playful jab and a plea; however, Monica's statement is a self-.


Alright. Just keep him away from me.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just made a request to Ross, and Ross's "Alright, I'll, uh... catch up with you later" serves as a general farewell to the group, inviting a closing remark.


: What's your news?

: You know, if I didn't already have a job, I think, I would have been really good in advertising.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe asked a general question to the group ("What's your news?"), and after Ross shared his thought, Monica is prompted to share her own news or contribute to the ongoing discussion.


Monica, what should I do?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica just gave a concluding, albeit vague, answer to Rachel's direct question and then performed a non-verbal action, indicating the end of her turn and not prompting further immediate input from Rachel.


(To Rachel) Hey, do you have any gum?

(running out) Wait! Wait! Hi! Listen, Ross can I just talk to you for just a second?

Well, I tried! But when I got to my lawyer’s office all I could hear was, "Three divorces. Three divorces!" Look, I just don’t want my tombstone to read, Ross Gellar, Three Divorces.

Don’t be worried about that! Your tombstone can say whatever you want it to say! It could say, Ross Geller, Good at Marriage! Y’know? Mine’s gonna say Phoebe Buffay, Buried Alive.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT Ross should stay silent because Phoebe just delivered a complete, reassuring statement directly to him, concluding with a humorous personal anecdote that doesn't demand an immediate reply.


Well, Ross does. What... You're - you're ruining the plan! Joey,       you've - you've fixed him up with his perfect woman!

Oh my god, you're right!

She even reads for pleasure!

How do you even know a woman like that?

What? I'm not allowed to know smart women?

I met her at the library. I went in to pee.

So now what do we do?

Well, okay, I'll - I'll just call her and tell her the date's cancelled,       and find him somebody else.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just provided a direct answer and a proposed solution to her previous question "So now what do we do?", completing his turn without directly prompting her for an immediate follow-up.


Okay, okay. If that is what it takes to show you how much you mean to me, and how much I want you there. Then that's what I'll do.

Oh, wait, let me get you another glass. That's been sitting out.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the emotional conversation with Ross, but Phoebe's interjection is a practical offer to get a fresh glass that is not directed at Rachel and does not require her immediate response.


(to Paulo) Ok, you're gonna have to not touch my ass.

Well, in spite of the yummy bagels and palpable tension, I've got pants that need to be altered.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he is present in the group, and Chandler's general observation about the "palpable tension" and his announcement of departure creates an opening for anyone to.


Okay! Wait-wait-wait! Shhh! (Bangs on her class with a spoon to make a toast.) Okay, umm, I just wanna say that…I love you guys so-so much and-and thank you for being here on my special night. (Chandler clears his throat.) Our special night. I mean it just wouldn’t be my—our-our night, if you all weren’t here to celebrate with me—us—Damnit!

It’s okay, I want this to be your night too. (Raises his class.) To Monica.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler just made a toast *to Monica*, which serves as a concluding statement to her earlier speech, inviting the group to acknowledge it rather than her immediate verbal response.


story for that?

That’s right! You lose sucker!! (Pause) Please still marry me.

Chandler, you have an assistant right?

rachel addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Rachel has just addressed Chandler directly with a new question about his assistant, shifting the conversational focus away from Monica's previous statement.


Wow Pheebs, you speak Italian?

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

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

rachel addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel's utterance is directed solely at Phoebe, returning an earring, and does not involve or address Joey, whose previous question to Phoebe has already been answered.


(To Rachel) Hey, do you have any gum?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she explicitly interrupted to ask Ross if she could talk to him, and Ross's subsequent monologue, while not directly addressing her question, is a personal disclosure in her presence, making it her turn to respond or reiterate her request.


Yeah, he’s the best.

Then talk to him! He might be fine with it.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's utterance "Then talk to him! He might be fine with it" is an encouraging statement of advice likely directed at another person in the conversation who needs to be prompted to speak to "him," rather than directly addressing Joey's previous supportive comment.


Dinner is at four, we'll never gonna make it back.

So we'll leave before it's over, we'll be back in time.

You say that now, but it could take us a long time to get back home. Plus Joey could get lost and and they could have to page us to go pick him up.

times that happened!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance "times that happened!" is a self-deprecating confirmation of Chandler's previous point about him getting lost, which does not require an immediate counter or elaboration.


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

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

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

What’s that on the bottom?

Oh that’s my doodle of a ladybug, with a top hat. (to Phoebe) She’s fancy.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica has just finished answering his question about the notepad and then immediately turned to Phoebe to elaborate on her doodle, shifting the address away from Ross.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey has fully answered her direct question about needing a tuxedo, so there is no immediate conversational turn for her to take.


So you’re never actually going to pay me back?

Wait a minute, just because he paid for your head shots you’re gonna take him? Joey, I don’t think you’re comprehending just how slutty this dress is!

It’s not just the stuff he paid for, I mean it’s-it’s everything. Y’know? He read lines with me. He-he went with me on auditions when I was really nervous, and then he consoled me after I didn’t get parts that I really wanted. You always believed in me man. Even, even when I didn’t believe in myself.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should remain silent as Joey is delivering a heartfelt and emotional explanation of his loyalty to his agent, which serves as a justification for his actions rather than a direct prompt for Chandler to speak.


Yeah, it is.

You know what, everything's gonna be okay.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's comforting statement "everything's gonna be okay" is a general reassurance that doesn't require a direct response from Rachel.


(running up to Ross) What happened in Atlantic City?!

Well, Chandler and I are in a bar…

Did you not hear me say, "Du-ude?!"

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly asked him what happened, and Chandler's interjection was a comment on Ross's ongoing narrative, making it Ross's turn to continue the story or respond to Chandler.


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

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

Do you want me to cry? Is that what you want? Do you wanna see me cry?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe directly addressed Monica, and Monica's subsequent emotional and defensive response is clearly directed back at Phoebe, not involving Joey in their exchange.


Was that story over?

The guy left this.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the broader conversation, but Joey's statement "The guy left this" is a general observation rather than a direct address or question to her, allowing others to respond or the topic to shift.


Pass the cheese, please.

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

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

No. I’m-I’m to depressed to talk.

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

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's last utterance is a direct offer to Phoebe, making the current exchange a private negotiation between them.


Oh, yeah. And uh, the best part though, when the uh, waiter spilled water down my back, I jumped up, and my boob popped out.

No, it’s all right. I got nice boobs. (Phoebe and Monica nod there heads in agreement.)

Wow, Carol really messed you up!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's comment "Wow, Carol really messed you up!" is a reflective observation about Rachel's past, not a direct question requiring an immediate response from Rachel.


Yeah, it is the best.

I mean what if this keeps happening? Y'know, they'll-they'll be outside smoking, making all the decisions and I'll just be up in my office breathing my stupid clean air, y'know? And then when the day comes when Kim wants to promote one of us, who do you think she's gonna pick? Me or Smokey Smokerson?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel is expressing a general concern and posing a rhetorical question to the group, implicitly inviting a sympathetic response or opinion from her friends.


Oh…Joey, you bummed him out! This was the happiest dog in the world, and he spends half a day with you, and look at him!

No, no, no, no! He’s fine! Look, look, look! (picks up the ball) Here’s your ball! Get your ball! Get your ball! (he throws the ball and it bounces right next to the dog) Get your ball! My God, what have I done to you, huh? I broke the dog! Pheebs, I broke the dog!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but although Joey directly addressed her, he is still actively engaged in lamenting his actions and the dog's state, making his address more of an exclamation or shared observation rather than a turn-yielding prompt.


The young hot ball and chain.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's statement "We gotta go!" is a direct call to action to the group, including Monica, who is actively participating by standing up, making a response from her appropriate.


Wow, Frank. I think we just ran out of kids.

Oh, I think you're right. Oh, wow. Phoebe, I don't think I   can give one of them up. I mean, you know, they drive me crazy, but   they're my babies.

I'm sorry, Frank. I didn't realise things were so bad. You   know, I'll help out more. I can - I can babysit any time you want. You   name the day, and I'll be there.

How about tomorrow?

Well, that's not good. But you know, I can move some stuff   around, and I'll be there. You and Alice just take the whole day   together.

You'd do that for us?

Are you kidding? That's what sisters are for.

(looks at the triplets) Look at them! Aw. I love you so   much. (Strokes Leslie's hair, and she moves a little.) Oh crap, don't   wake up, don't wake up!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Frank Jr.'s most recent utterance is a private moment directed at his sleeping children, not an address to Phoebe.


Oh, it’s not important? It’s not important?! If it wasn’t for a bride’s maid you’d be marrying him (Points to Joey) not me!

Chandler, please! Do you know how unbelievably glad I am that Joey was not there that night?!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct statement to Joey, telling him he's not doing the wedding, which requires a response from Joey.


Oh, no-no-no-no-no-no, that's OK, I don't need them. I'm going for fours.

Alright, here we go. We've got salmon roulettes and assorted crudites.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, Monica, what're you doin'? This is a poker game. You can't serve food with more than one syllable. It's gotta be like chips, or dip, or pretz...(look of realization)

joey addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant in the poker game discussion, but Joey's most recent utterance was a direct address to Monica about the food, not involving Rachel.


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, and while Joey's last utterance was a direct, sarcastic retort to her justification, it functions as a strong counterpoint that might not immediately invite a direct verbal response from Phoebe, or it could be a moment for Joey to continue his point.


I licked my arm, what?

It's breast milk.

Phoebe, that is juice, squeezed from a person.

rachel addressed phoebe, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant in the discussion about the liquid, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct explanation to Phoebe, clarifying the nature of the substance she licked.


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

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

ross was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly addressed him with an urgent plea, creating a clear turn for Ross to respond to the command.


Huh? Are, uh, any of these cultures, per chance, in the tri-state area?

You know, you are so amazing, is there anything you, you don't know?

[to Monica at the counter] Ooh, Julie's so smart, Julie's so special.

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addressed Monica at the counter, making her the recipient of the comment about Julie.


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

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

rachel addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct exclamation to Joey about the cake, shifting the focus away from Ross's previous comment.


No, we only went out once.

You dated her!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's declarative statement "You dated her!" is a direct counter to Chandler's previous utterance, but it functions more as a firm assertion or a concluding remark on her part rather than an explicit prompt for Chandler to immediately elaborate further.


(looking at Phoebe eating something) Pheebs, spit that out, that has pork in it.

Oh! I though the pot stickers were supposed to be vegetarian!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica initiated the warning about the pork, and Phoebe's surprised response and justification directly address Monica, prompting her to clarify the situation.


Monica! This is the Men's room! (Pause) Isn't it?

Yes it is. You see I've always found the men's bathroom very sexual. Haven't you?

No. And if I did, I don't think we'd be going out. Monica, this is getting ridiculous!

let them win!

Ugh, we have already proved that we are hot! Okay? So why-why are you getting so obsessed about this thing?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; although Chandler's last utterance is a direct challenge to her ("why are you getting so obsessed about this thing?!"), it functions more as a frustrated rhetorical question or a statement of exasperation, not necessarily requiring an immediate verbal response from Monica.


Hello! Can I get you anything? Huh? Lens cleaner? Your battery okay? (Rachel bursts in carrying two boxes and Ross jumps up.) Rachel!

Thank God you’re here! You have to help me! Were you just talking to yourself?

That’s less embarrassing, yes. Yes I was.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just directly answered Rachel's question about whether he was talking to himself, completing the exchange without prompting further input from her.


Here's your scone.

Oh, thanks Gunther. (He takes it, hands the plate it's on to Rachel, sets it down on the table, and proceeds to pound it into oblivion while saying.) STUPID BRITISH SNACK FOOD!!!!!!!

ross addressed rachel, not gunther (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Gunther has completed his interaction of delivering the scone and being thanked, and Ross's subsequent outburst is directed at the scone, not at Gunther.


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

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

Oh, I’m just over here with Ben. I thought we’d say hi.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because Ross just directly addressed her on the phone, explaining his location and purpose for calling, which warrants a response from her.


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

I’m gonna be on two TV shows!

Yeah! Guess who walks into my office is the end of my story. (To Monica and Phoebe) It was Ralph Lauren! (Monica and Phoebe gasp) Ralph Lauren walked into my office!

rachel addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel explicitly directed her story's conclusion to Monica and Phoebe, making Joey a bystander to their shared reaction to the reveal of Ralph Lauren.


You set her up?!

Joey what-what were you thinking?!

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in this heated exchange, and Joey's question directly addresses Ross's exaggerated concerns about the ferry, requiring a response from Ross to continue the discussion.


Ross! That is so sweet of you to get Phoebe that bike! When I heard the story, I almost cried.

Phoebe really likes the bike huh?

Oh yeah! I saw her walkin’ it down the street the other day. She had uh, these flowers in the basket. It was so cute.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's last utterance was a descriptive statement concluding her thought about Phoebe and the bike, not posing a new question or prompting further immediate interaction from Ross.


Seriously, what-what's the part?

"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!"

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just asked Joey a direct question, and Joey's dramatic quote is his response, setting up his next turn or a reaction to his reveal.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey's significant offer to help "you guys" have a baby is directed at her and Ross, creating a moment of processing or stunned silence rather than requiring an immediate verbal response from her.


Hey Joey, how'd the audition go?

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

All right. I'll give you one hint. Warren Beatty.

Yeah, there's just one thing that might be kind've a problem. See, I, uh, had to kiss this guy.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is still elaborating on the details of his audition story, specifically revealing a potential problem, and has not yet finished his thought or prompted a response from her.


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

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

(laughs, softly) Yeah, the stripper stole it.

Well, I think it all started when you said, "Hey Joey, why don’t you be my best man."

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the broader discussion about the stolen ring, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct accusation aimed at Joey regarding the cause of the problem, making Ross a listener to this specific exchange.


Well, I kinda half to. I mean, because the thing is…

The thing is y'know, that you're married to Emily.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel just completed Ross's unfinished thought with a direct and pointed statement about his marriage to Emily, effectively taking the floor and concluding the current turn.


Well uh…I think I want to take Chandler.

You really want to take me?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler directly asked Joey a follow-up question about his previous statement, requiring Joey to respond.


Oh really? Did she tell you he plays the recorder, recites    poetry and bakes Madeleines?

Oh... How are they?

(looks like in heaven) Lighter than air... (changes    back to serious) But that's not the point. (Joey now also enters)

(looks surprised) Really...? Guys do that...? That's...    weird...

That's like a woman wanting to be a...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross introduced the topic of the man's activities and had an unfinished point to make, and Joey's comments are a direct reaction to the information Ross provided, prompting Ross to continue the discussion or defend his initial statement.


No, no, no, no, no, NO! No, no... we're not together.    We're not a couple. We're definately not a couple.

Well, you seem pretty insulted by that. What? I'm not    good enough for you?

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated the discussion about Richard's apartment and his intimidation, and Joey's last utterance is a direct, albeit humorous, response to the suitability of the apartment, inviting Chandler's reaction.


Yeah, I think you should keep looking!

Yeah, for about 30 minutes.

Wow, in 45 minutes you can find her twice. (Monica smiles at that.)

Well, it’s getting late.

Yeah, it’s a very large plane.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last utterance is a self-contained joke that doesn't directly solicit a response from her.


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

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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Rachel's greeting and Ross's subsequent comment about Julie's are directed at each other, establishing a private exchange that does not involve Chandler, who is still on the phone.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler's "Come on, I don’t want to miss when they were skinny" is an implicit invitation to engage in a shared activity or respond to his comment about the band.


Female body inspector? What size is that?

Now, wait a minute. So, they're gonna name their first child Joey?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who previously asked a clarifying question about naming a child Joey, which was not addressed by Joey's subsequent joke, prompting her to continue her line of inquiry.


"I’m Monica, I don’t get phone messages from interesting people. Ever!"

"Oh my God, I love Ross! I hate Ross! I love Ross! I hate Ross!"

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's dramatic emotional outburst about Ross invites a direct response or acknowledgment from Rachel, who was just speaking about Monica.


Y'know what, I want to talk to you about this so much, but we should probably do it when we could really get into it, are you free for dinner tomorrow night?

I guess it all started when Rachel got this new job. (he sits down at the table.)

Yeah, we are definitely on Route 27.

I don’t know, I’m sorry, I always slept in the back when we drove up here.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Carol's direct question about dinner was not addressed, and Ross and Rachel have since initiated and continued a separate exchange about Rachel's job and their travel.


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

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

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

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!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica should SPEAK because she previously warned Rachel about Phoebe's strong dislike for corporate massage chains, making her an active participant in the discussion that Phoebe is now passionately reacting to.


Okay. Have a benefit.

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

Oh no, I have plans with Elizabeth.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Joey is not addressed by Rachel or Ross, who are having a direct exchange about Ross's availability for a charity event.


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

Why am I looking?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's excited announcement "Oh, here I am, here's my big scene!" shifts the focus to the television and his acting, not inviting a direct response from Chandler.


So you stole that tape from Richard's apartment?

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

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

monica addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's direct request to Joey to have the conversation in private clearly indicates she wants other people, including Chandler, to disengage from the discussion.


Well there you have it!

Well sure! I'm just wearing sweats! (Looking at Chandler and slowly realizing what his point is.) But that's good that you're not in love with me, because you just want a girlfriend!

before we started dating. So maybe-maybe that's it?

You become friends after?

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's question "You become friends after?" appears to be a rhetorical challenge or a self-reflection on the logic of Chandler's previous statement, not a direct query requiring an immediate verbal response from him.


All right people, we're in trouble here. We've only got 12 hours and 36 minutesleft. Move, move, move!

Monica, I feel like you should have German subtitles.

Joey, speed it up!

Do you want me to cry? Is that what you want? Do you wanna see me cry?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's emotional questions are directed solely at Joey, making Chandler a bystander in this specific exchange.


Umm, she Rach, not it, she.

Yeah, I’m not so sure.

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

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's last utterance directly criticizes him by stating "no good can come from having sex with Ross," which prompts him to respond.


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

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

monica addressed chandler, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica is directly responding to his question about the 'no date pact' by offering an ongoing explanation and justification for her actions.


Look, it's one thing not to cast me, but to lie to me?

I'm not lying to you, I watched it!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler just directly responded to Joey's accusation of lying, inviting Joey to continue the discussion.


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?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler, having just been part of the "we" that Monica referenced and having been actively directing Rachel, is likely to follow up on Monica's direct question to Phoebe about her unexpected arrival.


Hey! You made it!

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

Ross, you stay here and talk, I’m gonna go have a baby.

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Ross and explicitly instructed him to "stay here and talk," prompting him to continue the conversation.


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

Is he gone?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just revealed Rachel's feelings for him, but Joey's question "Is he gone?" is likely a rhetorical check for the presence of someone else.


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.

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed him, challenging his previous statement about the face not being Rachel.


Phoebe, I already, I already did.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, as Phoebe's utterance "Oh okay.


Didn't it like totally speak to you?

Woah, woah, woah, what book is this?

Rachel you have to read this book. It's called <i>Be Your Own Windkeeper</i>. It's about how women need to become more empowered.

Well that sounds kinda cool, kinda like <i>The Hobbit</i>.

It is nothing like the Hobbit. It's like reading about every relationship I've ever had, except for Richard.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is an active participant, but Monica's last utterance is a direct, personal response to Rachel's comparison, continuing their specific exchange about the book's content.


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

No, that’s all right.

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is continuing to express his guilt directly to Ross, elaborating on how he let him down, which indicates Joey is not finished with his turn.


Phoebe we just saw mine, let me see yours.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the request for Phoebe to show her something, and Phoebe's subsequent utterance is a direct response to that request, expressing surprise about what she found.


Hey, is Chandler here?

What are you guys doing out here?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's question "What are you guys doing out here?" is a general inquiry to the group, not specifically addressing Ross for an immediate, exclusive response.


What? A brain transplant?!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey made a direct statement about Ross's personal life, which invites Ross to respond or defend himself.


Yeah, I think she wants the old one back.

But he's the same.

Joey, come on!

He's the same!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey is repeating his previous point, and Rachel has already expressed her exasperation, so there is no new information or direct prompt for her to respond to.


What's wrong? What's wrong? You're married that's what's wrong.

She wants to meet you in person.

Hey, look, Phoebe I wanted to meet her in person too, okay, but she's married, she has a husband.

What if the husband person is the wrong guy, and you are the right guy. I mean you don't get chances like this all the time, if you don't meet her now, you're gonna be kicking yourself when your 80, which is hard to do, and that's how you break a hip.

Okay, I'll do it!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's "Okay, I'll do it!" is a direct response to her persuasive argument, indicating he has made a decision based on her input, thus concluding the immediate exchange.


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

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

oh, well, Ross probably has it, you can get it from him later.

phoebe addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance provides a concluding reassurance about the missing bag, which doesn't require an immediate verbal response from Rachel.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should speak because Monica is directly responding to his offer to lend her money, explaining her reasons for declining it.


...and these come in the shapes of your favourite Christmas characters, Santa, Rudolph, and Baby Jesus.

All right, I’ll take a box of the cream filled Jesus’s.

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Joey just made a direct selection to Ross, and Chandler is not involved in this specific transaction.


Joey, you shouldn't lie on your résumé.

Well, so, will you help me? I really wanna be in this play.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey directly asked him "will you help me?" and then followed with a plea, which might lead to a moment of silence for Ross to consider the request before responding.


We used to be married, but then we missed a weekend away together    and things kind of unraveled. Because of you! Happy Birthday. (Ross looks disappointed    and switches the camcorder off)

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

(Into receiver) Hello? (listens) Oh no! What happened? (listens some    more) Ok ok, where are you? (Grabs a pen and starts writing). Ok, I'll be right    there. (Puts the phone down)

Was that Emma? Is she up?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT Ross is silent because he is processing the urgent phone call and preparing to leave, making him momentarily unresponsive to Chandler's direct question about Emma.


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

(to Ross) I'll show you how.

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Rachel is directly addressing Monica with a question about her lottery tickets, making Joey an uninvolved listener in the current exchange.