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

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

Boy, I love carrots! Oh! (She picks up a bunch of them and holds them between her fingers.) Sometimes I like to put them between my fingers like this and-and hold them down here while I talk to you. (She is rubbing her hip with the carrots.) Umm, and-and-and y'know if I get really hot umm, I-I like to pick up this knife (She picks up a knife without putting the box down. She's holding the box between her cheek and shoulder) and-and umm, I-I put the cold steal against umm, (Pause) my body. (She doesn't have any exposed skin within reach of the knife, so while holding the carrots in one hand and the box between her face and shoulder, she rubs the knife on her stomach.)

Are you all right?

Oh yeah, of course. I'm fine it's just that—(She drops the box and in a reflex action tries to catch it with her arm, the knife slips out and slowly flips through the air and comes point first down into Chandler's shoe.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, having just asked Monica if she was alright, and Monica was in the middle of explaining herself when the knife incident occurred, making it her turn to react to the consequence of her actions or complete her thought.


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.

Explanation: Frank Jr. is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe just directly confirmed her availability to babysit tomorrow, which was Frank Jr.'s specific request, inviting his acknowledgment or acceptance.


Whoa, hey! What are doing? Trying to get me drunk?

I’m just making margaritas.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel just directly answered his question about what she was doing, concluding the immediate exchange without prompting him for a further response.


No, no, no. I'm not in the zone.

Ross, you're mayor of the zone.

I'm taking my time, alright? I'm laying the groundwork. Yeah. I mean, every day I get just a little bit closer to...

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he just made a direct comment to Ross, and Ross's subsequent trailing off creates an opening for Joey to re-engage with the ongoing topic.


Apparently, Sting’s son made fun of the fact that Ben’s moms are lesbinims.

them be friends.

Phoebe, you can’t force kids to be friends.

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross directly addressed Phoebe by name and contradicted her previous statement, creating a direct turn for her to respond.


Hey Phoebe, can I talk to you for a second?

So, what should you have done?

Well, y'know, the reason I didn't wanna go running with you is because um, well y'know the way that you run is a little...(Starts flapping her arms)

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel is still in the middle of explaining her reason for not wanting to run with Phoebe, indicated by her trailing off and gesturing.


Okay Ross that’s fine, but can you please stand near my head?

What? Oh yeah. (He moves next to her head.) I’m sorry. I mean I-I think I went a little crazy. I mean I was thinking about myself when I (Wanders towards Rachel’s feet) really—I should have been thinking about you Rach…

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just finished apologizing and directly addressing her with "I should have been thinking about you Rach," which prompts her to respond to his explanation.


(depressed) That’s right. I’m no longer a bride. I’ll never be a bride again. Now, I’m just someone’s wife!

And I’m the happiest guy in the world! (Monica goes and sits down in a huff.) Oh honey, come on don’t be upset. We still have so much to look forward to!

That’s true! (Happily) I knew I married you for a reason!

I’ll tell you what, I will go get them developed and you can go home.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's statement about getting the photos developed and Monica going home is a concluding plan of action that doesn't require an immediate verbal response from her.


I’m sorry, I was just reading the joke below it. Man, that one is funny. (Ross grabs the magazine away from her.)

Look, Chandler, it’s my joke. But, hey, if it makes you feel any better they don’t print the name, so it doesn’t really matter who gets credit, right?

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is directed at Chandler, explaining the joke credit, which doesn't require Rachel's immediate response.


Gunther, can I get another cup of coffee, please? (Gunther starts to pour him another cup.) So uh, what do you do when you’re not working here?

You don’t need to fill these silences.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Gunther's direct comment "You don't need to fill these silences" is an explicit instruction for Chandler to not speak, indicating Gunther is not expecting an immediate response.


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

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

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

So, you're ready to do this?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just responded to being directly involved in the discussion about her role in the wedding, and Monica's subsequent question, "So, you.


What? No, I'm taking Monica to a romantic inn in Vermont (shows them a brochure)!

Oh, honey!I can't. I was just telling these guys that things are crazy at the restaurant!

Are you really that busy?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler directly asks her "Are you really that busy?", but she might stay silent to allow Chandler's implied disappointment or disbelief to hang in the air rather.


All right. Did everyone get out okay?

Well, the giraffe’s okay. And so is the pirate.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is directly responding to Phoebe's general inquiry about everyone's well-being, indicating that Monica is still providing an update.


See now-now you’re taking them away from their home.

Okay, I get it. So, I get nothing! Nothing here is mine! Everything here is yours! I’ll get up in the morning put on your clothes, and head off to work!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's sarcastic outburst is a direct, frustrated response to her previous statement about ownership, prompting her to address his complaint.


I know Monica's worst Thanksgiving.

Oh, let's not tell this story.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group discussion, and Monica's attempt to shut down Rachel's story about her "worst Thanksgiving" creates an opening for Phoebe to express curiosity or encourage Rachel to continue.


And the big one’s for me!

Wait, we can’t do this.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's statement "Wait, we can't do this" is a general objection to the group's action rather than a direct prompt for Monica to respond.


(to Monica) I mean is that woman capable of talking about anything else but sex?

Yeah, sure. Well y'know, earlier she was talking about geography.

Joey, she was listing the countries she’s done it in.

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica directly addressed Joey and corrected his previous statement, it creates a direct conversational turn for him to respond.


Yeah, I'm kinda wishing everyone wasn't here right now.

Honey! Do you know that none of that stuff came from me?! I mean I never said I wanted to have babies and get married right now!

Yeah I know, but I was really confused and then I talked to these guys. (Turns to look at Ross and Joey.)

chandler addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica was an active participant, but Chandler's last utterance, while acknowledging her, then shifts the focus and addresses Ross and Joey directly by turning to them.


Nope. (To Ross) Man look at this! Ross, I can’t believe you said you’d play rugby. I mean look how brutal this is!

Hey, I can handle it! All right?

(pointing to the TV) Okay, Ross, look-look-look-look, look right here. That’s called a scrum, okay? It’s kinda like a huddle.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is directly addressing Ross, explaining a rugby term to him, and pointing to the TV, inviting Ross to acknowledge or respond to the explanation.


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; Chandler's frustrated outburst "why are you getting so obsessed about this thing?!" is a rhetorical question expressing his exasperation with her, not directly soliciting an immediate response.


I like that. (Joey starts laughing) What?

You guys have one of those signs that says 'We don't swim in your toilet, so don't pee in our pool.', you know.

We do not have one of those signs.

Sure you do, it was a gift from me. Oh! And you have these three great kids.

Two girls and a boy?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Monica's "Two girls and a boy?" directly follows Joey's statement about her having three kids, it functions as Monica processing or questioning the premise.


I think when someone steals your credit card, they've kind of already thrown caution to the wind.

Wow, what a geek. They spent $69.95 on a Wonder Mop.

Oh! The yuk! Ross, he's doing it again! (Points to a lamp which is shaking behind the sofa)

phoebe addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe is directly addressing Ross about the shaking lamp, shifting the focus to an immediate event that doesn't involve Chandler.


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

No, I don’t want to tell you.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he just prompted Rachel with "now you go," and Rachel's direct refusal "No, I don’t want to tell you" requires his follow-up to continue the exchange.


The young hot ball and chain.

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

We’re gonna pick up the wedding dress then we’re gonna have lunch with mom. (Joey stands up.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey, having just stood up after Monica stated her and Rachel's plans to leave, is physically aligning himself with the departing group, creating an opportunity for him to comment or.


Monica, I want to become (pause) the Ultimate Fighting Champion.

You wanna what?!

I want to become the Ultimate Fighting Champion! It’s the most intense physical competition in the world, it’s banned in 49 states!

What are you talking about?

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?

My parents will be so happy.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's sarcastic remark, "My parents will be so happy," is a statement of her own reaction to Pete's grand plan, not a direct question or prompt for him to continue speaking.


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: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has been directly engaging Joey in a discussion about Chandler, and Joey's last statement was a direct response to Ross's previous question about punishment.


Okay great, hold on a sec! (She runs to her room and returns carrying a huge bag of laundry.) Oh, here you go! You don't mind do ya? That would really help me out a lot! Thanks!

I mean I-I don't I think I have enough quarters.

Hey Ross! Any word on the apartment yet?

rachel addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Rachel has shifted her attention and directly addressed Ross with a new question about his apartment, which does not involve Monica.


I-I am serious, I mean, we're, we're all over each other all the time.

Okay, you know where you are better than I do. I was just curious.

(Start annoying hyper-competitive mode now.) (Jumping up) What don't you just calm down Phoebe! All right?! Why don’t you just get all your facts before you run around telling everybody that you're the only hot couple!!

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Phoebe should speak because Monica directly addressed her with an aggressive accusation, challenging her previous statement and demanding a response.


All right, well, we felt really bad about that so we decided we should all take a little trip together!

Ohh, that's so nice! How great! Well, where? Where's the trip?!

Well, we thought we would all go to a picnic (Phoebe gasps), in Central Park!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just asked "Where's the trip?!" and Monica directly answered her question, creating an expectation for Phoebe to respond to the proposed destination.


Aw, come on! It'll be years before I forget you!

Joey, what's it like on a movie set, huh? Do you have a dressing room? Do you have a chair with your name on it?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica directly addressed Joey with a series of questions about his experience on a movie set, prompting him to provide an answer.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler just delivered a definitive statement to Monica, fulfilling Rachel's request for him to tell Monica she was wrong, which does not explicitly invite an immediate response from Monica.


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.

Yeah, I'm sure your ex-wife will be more than happy to move to another country so you can patch things up with your new wife.

It could happen.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's "It could happen" is a somewhat dismissive statement that doesn't directly solicit a further immediate response from Monica, allowing the conversation to pause or shift.


. 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.

Chandler, Chandler, y’know what we should do? You and I should go out and get some new sunglasses.

What? No, I want to watch this. (He turns on the television and the screen is completely covered in snow). Did your cable go out?

. I gotta tell you, the music these kids listen to today . . . It’s like a lotta noise to me. I don’t know…

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a new, unsolicited observation about music that does not directly address Chandler's previous question about the cable.


Oh, you must stop shooping.

Ok, I'm gonna get my stuff.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey speaks to respond to Rachel's declaration of leaving, potentially to ask a question or make a comment related to her departure or the general situation.


Hey you guys I'm gonna go out and take a walk.

Phoebe, why is your bag moving?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed her by name and asked a question about her moving bag.


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

Your Veal Chop is $34,95!

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's emotional statement directly addresses Chandler's previous question about how she can feel okay, providing a deeply personal justification that concludes their immediate back-and-forth on that specific point.


Well, you know what? This is great. Finally, I have someone I can pass on my wisdom too. Let me tell you about a couple of things I learned while working at the coffeehouse. First of all, the customer is always right. (Joey nods.) A smile goes a long way. (Joey smiles) And if anyone is ever rude to you? Sneeze muffin.

Thanks, Rach. Look, you guys are just terrific. Y’know? Now, how about clearing out of here so I can get some new customers. It’s all about turnover.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's recent customer service interaction with Ross, offering a free muffin, directly relates to the advice Rachel was just giving him about working at the coffeehouse.


Joey you broke my chair!!

So, there was no miracle?!

(sarcastic) Oh no this is devastating! My faith is shaken. I’m so glad I have the new chair to get my through this difficult time in my life.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's sarcastic monologue about his "devastating" news and "new chair" is a self-contained expression of his feelings rather than a direct question or prompt for Chandler to respond.


(doing a little dance) Hey Ross, look what I've got going here.

Yeah, save it for the cab, okay.

What are you doing? We're going to a hospital.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's exasperated question "What are you doing? We're going to a hospital" is a rhetorical statement meant to stop Chandler's inappropriate behavior, not an invitation for him to explain or continue the interaction.


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

You didn't get it?

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

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her by name and accused her of something, prompting Phoebe to respond to the accusation that "This was all your idea.".


No! Phoebe, it’s not Gunther.

Thank God, ‘cause that hair on a baby…

Phoebe the father is not here okay? I haven’t told him yet and I don’t think I can tell him at all now!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel is directly addressing her with a distressing revelation about the baby's father, which calls for a moment of processing rather than an immediate verbal response.


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

Oh, of course...

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

Me too. Come here. (They hug)

I just don't want to be alone tonight.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in this intimate exchange where Rachel just expressed a vulnerable feeling, which might be better met with a comforting presence rather than an immediate verbal response.


Yeah, well, does he look upset? Does he look like he was just told to shove anything?

No, no actually, he's smiling.. and... Oh my God, don't do that!!

That man across the street just kicked that pigeon! (Rachel enters.) Oh!

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER who just entered the room, and Phoebe's "Oh!" immediately following Rachel's entrance and the description of a shocking event creates an opening for Rachel to react.


: I'm sorry I have friends outside the six of us.

) Because Phoebe used to mug people.

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he just introduced the topic of Phoebe mugging people, and Phoebe is now in the middle of explaining her past actions in response, not inviting an immediate interjection.


Phoebe, it's not about quantity.

Well...it's not about quality.

Oh really, you want to talk about quality? Have you heard of a key? It's what some people sing in.

Well at least all my songs don't taste like garlic. Yeah, there are other ingredients Monica.

Ok, so that's what we're doing. You know, when I'm in the coffee house bopping along to one of your songs, I'm wearing ear plugs.

Ear plugs, or cloves of garlic?

You know what? I take back what I said before. You keep playing at the restaurant, because with your music driving people inside, my bar sales are going up like crazy.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's last utterance was a direct, provocative jab at Phoebe's music, continuing their established back-and-forth argument and inviting a retort.


Okay, just tell me this, did you or did you not smell her hair?

S-s-smell her hair? What if I did?

Ninety percent of a women’s pheromones come out the top of her head! That’s why, that’s why women are shorter. So that men will fall in love when they hug them! (Ross is staring at her dumbfounded.) Oh come on Ross, you’re a scientist.

I was hugging her as a friend. It’s not my fault her-her hair got in my face, she’s got a lot of it and it smells all-all uh…coconutty. (Phoebe raises her eyebrows.) What?! Oh, that doesn’t mean I have feelings for Rachel! Maybe it means I have feelings for coconuts!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she initiated the line of questioning about Ross smelling Rachel's hair, and Ross's most recent defensive explanation was a direct response to her previous challenges and implied skepticism (her raised eyebrows).


Which is why my answer is yes!

Uh-huh! (They hug.) I'm so…happy. (She's not happy.)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe is engaged in a private moment, hugging someone and expressing happiness, which does not directly involve Monica.


Why am I not surprised?

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

I don’t think you have much choice.

Yeah bye-bye! (Exits and comes back in still holding the lotion.) Hey! So just a light layer?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he was just directly addressed by Joey in an argument, and Joey's re-entry with a question about the lotion invites a response from anyone present, including Ross.


(entering from her bedroom) I gotta go to work. Has anybody seen my left boob?

I love that movie. (Joey is using it as a pillow)

There it is. Joey, what are you doing?

I'm sorry, it just felt nice.

Hey, I only got one good arm, you know. You should be doing stuff for me. Go get me a sweater.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Joey directly addressed her with a playful demand to get him a sweater, the comedic nature of his request allows for a moment of silence before her.


Yeah, it is! You wouldn’t have lost the ring, right? Y’know what, Ross you were right from the start, he (Chandler) should be your best man.

get to choose my best man, and I want both you guys.

Hey, both you guys should be up there with me. I mean, you two are-are my… I mean, I’m lucky to have just one good… (They all start getting emotional.)

(starting to cry) I gotta go check something over here. (He walks away so that they can’t see him cry.)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a self-directed statement about leaving to hide his emotions, which does not require a direct verbal response from Ross.


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

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Joey interrupted her story, and Monica's subsequent question about a pub is directed at Joey or a shared memory with him, not continuing Phoebe's original narrative.


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

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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Chandler's initial comment about guitar instruction was not addressed by Phoebe, who then initiated a new exchange with Rachel that concluded with Rachel's response and exit.


Joey, that is not gonna work.

No seriously... I'm really wedged in here.

(in agony) aaw-ahhh-aaahhh STOP! STOP! I'm worried about damaging my head.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's exclamations of pain and commands to "STOP!" are urgent and self-focused, not directly soliciting a verbal response from her.


Actually there is. Chandler usually helps me with this, but he’s really into the game so I don’t want to bother him. Could you help me fold these napkins? (Hands her a stack of them.)

I have no idea.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's interjection "I have no idea" is not addressed to her, and she is still awaiting a response from the person she asked for help with the napkins.


(to the new Hugsy) You're not the same!

You know, it's a lot less surprising to do that after I've buzzed you into the building.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is an active participant in the group conversation, and Phoebe's comment about Joey's unusual behavior creates an opening for another friend to react or engage further with the situation.


(To Chandler) How could you tell her?!

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

Oh really? Well I-I guess Monica should know about Atlantic City.

ross addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just introduced a new, potentially damaging secret ("Atlantic City") as a direct counter-argument to Chandler's statement about not keeping secrets, which may require Chandler to process the information or wait for Ross to elaborate.


I-I can’t find anything that I want to eat! Everything I eat makes me nauseous! I’m telling you, being pregnant is no piece of cake—ooh! Cake! (Chandler shrugs, and Phoebe grimaces.) No.

Wow! Pregnancy does give you some weird cravings.

It’s me. It’s Phoebe. Listen there’s something in here I want to eat, what-what smells so good?

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Phoebe is talking to herself about her cravings and what smells good, not directly addressing Chandler or prompting a response from him.


No, no, you can get one yourself. It’ll be on the house! Y'know what are big sisters for?

No, no, no, I wouldn’t do you myself, I mean that would be weird. Yeah, no, I’ll get one of the other girls to do it. Oh, this will be so much fun! Hey! Are you excited?

Yeah! Hey, do Monica and Rachel work there?

It’s beautiful! It’s like the first bathroom floor there ever was. (Chandler tries to go to the bathroom) Whoa! Are you going in there for?

frank jr did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Frank Jr. is a BYSTANDER as Monica is directly addressing Chandler about the bathroom, shifting the topic away from Frank Jr.'s previous question about Monica and Rachel's workplace.


No, honey, in a wonderful way. You know what you want now. Most guys don't evenhave a clue. You are ready to take risks, you are ready to be vulnerable, and intimatewith someone.

Yeah. You're not gonna end up alone.

Chandler, you called Janice! That's how much you wanted to be with someone!

phoebe addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's direct address to Chandler about his call to Janice shifts the conversational focus to him, making it his turn to respond.


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

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

Well there you have it!

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!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica is offering her interpretation of Joey's feelings and the situation, building on Chandler's previous conclusion, and her statement is an explanation directed at Chandler rather than a question requiring his immediate response.


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

She, she was different.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just responded to her direct question about the woman, indicating it is now Ross's turn to elaborate or for Rachel to process his answer.


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

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

OK, I wasn't in love with him and I was just helping out a friend.

Please, when he left town you stayed in your pajamas for a month and I saw you eat a cheeseburger.

Well, didn't you?

I might have.

I can't believe you didn't tell me.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's final statement, "I can't believe you didn't tell me," is an expression of her own feeling and disbelief directed at Phoebe, rather than a question or an invitation for Phoebe to immediately add more to the conversation.


(not smiling) That's not good.

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

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

rachel addressed joey, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel has just addressed Joey, asking him to explain what happened to "her," which refers to Phoebe, making the next turn belong to Joey to respond to Rachel's direct prompt.


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

(goes to Chandler) Phoebe and Rachel saw you with Nancy today and... em... they think you're having an affair.

monica addressed phoebe, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica has just delivered a shocking accusation directly to Chandler, which could leave him momentarily speechless or indicate that Monica is pausing for his initial reaction before continuing.


...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.

Wait a minute, one box! Come on, I’m trying to send a little girl to Spacecamp, I’m putting you down for five boxes. Chandler, what about you?

ross addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey was an active participant, but Ross has now explicitly addressed Chandler with "Chandler, what about you?", shifting the conversational turn away from Joey.Joey was an active participant, but Ross has now explicitly addressed Chandler with "Chandler, what about you?", shifting the conversational turn away from Joey.


In the hospital.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross is discussing a shared responsibility regarding their child's diapers, and his update on the situation directly involves her in the problem-solving.


I’m sorry, but I just wrote the best dance song for your wedding. Check this out. (Gets ready to play.)

(grabs the guitar away from her) No, Phoebe, I’ll tell you what, if you get ready now I’ll let you play it at the wedding.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a concluding excited reaction and a playful warning that does not require an immediate verbal response from Monica.


What are you talking about? Bitch.

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

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Phoebe's question about being her maid of honor is clearly directed at a female friend and not at Joey.


Wha-, oh, quit it.

Oh my God.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should SPEAK because Rachel's "Oh my God" is a direct reaction to his previous utterance, indicating an ongoing exchange between them that prompts his response.


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

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

Well, because of us! Because of our history.

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

No! Not at all!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel has just directly answered his question about whether she is "still in that place," completing her turn in response to his query.


You wanna tell secrets?! Okay! Okay! In college, Ross used to wear leg warmers!

All right! All right! Chandler entered a Vanilla Ice look-a-like contest and won!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just revealed a secret about Chandler directly, continuing their back-and-forth exchange of embarrassing stories.


Thanks. (Joey’s still patting the burn spot) I think you got it!

(entering) Chandler!! You have the best taste in men!

Well, like father, like son.

Patrick and I had such a great time last night! I mean I think this could maybe turn into something serious.

Really?! I-I thought you weren’t looking for something serious? I thought you were looking for some kind of a fling.

Well, y'know, possibly. (pause) You didn’t tell him that, though? Right?

You told this guy that I was looking for a fling?! You don’t tell the guy that!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Rachel has directly accused Chandler, her last utterance is an emotional outburst and rhetorical accusation, allowing for a moment of silence as she expresses her dismay.


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!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he directly questioned Joey about setting Rachel up, and Joey's last utterance is a direct response justifying his actions by referencing Ross's past relationship with Rachel.


Yeah. You’re just gonna knock on his door and change his life forever. You’re like Ed McMahon except without the big check, or the raw sexual magnetism.

Yeah. Uh-huh, I guess it is pretty big news.

Pretty big? It’s huge! God, this guy doesn’t have a clue! He’s just walking down the street thinking, ‘I had sex with Rachel Green. I rock!’ then bam! He’s a father and everything’s different.

Well it’s only different if he wants it to be. I mean, I’m not gonna ask him for anything.

Okay. Then he still has this huge decision to make. Now he’s walking around thinking, ‘Do I want to be a dad?’ and then bam!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is continuing her hypothetical scenario about the baby's father's reaction, elaborating on the situation without directly soliciting a response from Rachel.


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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica has just asked him a direct, challenging question about the consequences of not inviting his father, which might prompt a moment of reflection rather than an immediate verbal.


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

No, our guy is just a floating head.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just described "our guy," and Chandler directly contradicted her, prompting her to respond to his disagreement.


(To Chandler) You told her!

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

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she just physically interacted with Chandler by slapping his shoulder immediately after his dramatic announcement, indicating her engagement in the ongoing exchange.


You two will have very hairy children.

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

All right, hold on! Hold on. Hold on. This is Ross, okay? He's our friend. He obviously went crazy. He obviously lost his mind.

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey is directly discussing Ross's mental state and actions, creating an immediate opportunity for Ross to respond to this assessment.


See? That’s a great smile! Easy. Natural. Now, pretend I have a camera. (Chandler immediately does The Face.) You’re changing it!

I can’t help it!

All right, all right, all right, all right, you wanna know what I do when I take resume shots?

Borrow money from me?

Okay, first—first of all, you want to make it look spontaneous. I look down (Looks down), look down, keep looking down; then I look up. (Looks up and smiles.) See? All right, now you try. Look down (Chandler looks down), you’re looking down, keep looking down…

Why is there jelly on your shoe?

I had a donut. (Chandler nods.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey just directly answered his specific question about the jelly on his shoe, providing a complete explanation that doesn't require an immediate follow-up.


I’m sorry, I’m with a client right now.

Okay, let’s talk outside.

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

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

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

Okay, I will find someplace else to do the rest of my appointments. I just don’t know what the big deal is!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in an ongoing disagreement with Phoebe, and Phoebe's most recent utterance, "I just don’t know what the big deal is!", directly challenges Ross's position, inviting him to further explain his reasons.


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?

Why don’t they just jump out of an airplane?! Huh?! That-that’s a fun date! Or burn each other with matches?! That’s fun too! Whew!!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, but Ross is currently venting his extreme anxiety with rhetorical questions and sarcastic suggestions, not directly addressing Joey for a response or information.


Relax, Ross. She's not made of ice cream!

Hey look, Phoebe. I, uh, I laid out the states geographically...

(interrupts him) No, no, we don't really have time for this right now. Okay, we have to keep Chandler away from my bedroom.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is directly addressing Ross, interrupting him to introduce an urgent new topic about keeping Chandler away from her bedroom, which does not involve Monica.


Hey! You guys! You’re not gonna believe this! I just got off the phone with my agent…

Oh my God! (Joey looks at her.) I’m sorry, too soon. You go.

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey initiated the conversation to share news, and Phoebe explicitly yielded the floor back to him after a brief interjection, indicating he should continue his story.


Because Purvry Perverson over here can’t stop staring at her.

What?! Chandler she’s our cousin!

I was not staring at her. Okay? I was just listening intently. It’s called being a good conversationalist. Watch. (Stares at Monica’s eyes.) Say something.

Fine, she can stay at my place. By the way, what-what does Cassie even look like now.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's question about Cassie's appearance is a general inquiry, not specifically directed at Chandler, allowing others to respond or for the conversation to naturally transition.


Oh, ooh, everything looks delicious. What should I ha-ave?  What should I have?

(mumbling) Never hit a woman. Never hit a woman.

Ross bruises like a peach. He bruises like a peach.

joey addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Joey is making a statement about Ross, which is not directed at her and does not respond to her previous question about what to eat.


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

Uh-oh. It's Scary Scientist Man.

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

Ok, look, before you even start, I'm not denying evolution, ok, I'm just sayingthat it's one of the possibilities.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as the current exchange is a direct debate between Phoebe and Ross about scientific facts, and Rachel has not been addressed or contributed to this topic.


Well, now she has no eyebrows, mission accomplished.

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's conditional "All right" is a direct response to Phoebe's plea for another chance, opening the floor for Phoebe to acknowledge or react to the decision.


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

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

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

All right, now don’t judge me. I normally wait until my date  leaves, but you live here. I’m ripping into this swan.

Ah! Okay, well then you don’t judge me. I’m gonna suck on the  cellophane from the brownie I had before. (They both do as they planned.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's last utterance is a reciprocal agreement and a declaration of his own action, which concludes the exchange about their post-date indulgences without requiring a further verbal response from Rachel.


! Hey, so tell me about this Jane Eyre woman.

No! You should've read it yourself!

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the request for information about Jane Eyre, and Phoebe has just given a surprising and humorous explanation directly in response to Rachel's query.


I'm not done yet, OK. God. OK, if that goes well, they may even want to make an album.

I'm done now.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Phoebe just finished sharing her news about potentially making an album, opening the floor for reactions from the group.


Well, how-how-how is that possible? You barely know her!

I don't know. I can't--I just, I can't get her out of my head. Y'know? I mean, I'm a very bad person. I'm a very, very bad person. I'm a horrible person. (he waits for a reaction, when he doesn't get one) No you're not Chandler! We still love you Chandler!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's self-reassurance ("No you're not Chandler! We still love you Chandler!") rhetorically answers his own plea for comfort, momentarily closing the turn for others to offer that specific reassurance.


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

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

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

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's rhetorical question, "What, you think I'm gonna tell a girl I like that I'm also seeing a cup?", serves as a defensive explanation to Monica's previous inquiry and does not directly solicit a further verbal reply from her.


(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)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is addressing the restaurant customers directly, asking them a question about Phoebe's singing, rather than soliciting a response from Phoebe herself.


(standing up) I’m up! I’m up, I’ve gotten up now! Anybody ah, want anything?

Yeah, make that three.

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

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

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

No. He.....he’s coming out of his shorts.

The man is showing brain.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he initiated the private conversation with Chandler, and Chandler is directly responding to Ross's questions and elaborating on the situation.


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.)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER and should SPEAK to inquire about the invitation after Ross's "Oh man!" reaction, which signals a significant or surprising piece of information.


bad massages. If anybody was looking for the best bad massage and they were thinking to themselves, "Who's the best of that?" They'd have to go to you.

Huh. So you're saying like umm, if there was an award for the best bad massage, well who would get that?

Oh, it would be you! You! Monica! And you'd get all the votes!

So maybe they could umm, call the award the Monica?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just made a self-referential, concluding joke about the award being named after her, which doesn't require a direct response or further elaboration from Chandler.


I want me to stay too.

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

I know! I found it on the street.

Are you serious—Really?! It’s in such good condition.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant in the discussion about the crib, but Rachel's last utterance is an exclamation of surprise and an observation about the crib's condition, which does not directly solicit a further verbal response from him.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly quoted and mocked her obsessive cleaning habits, making her the direct subject of the last utterance and inviting a response.


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

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

(leaving) I just have to go, all right? Do I need a reason? Huh? I mean I have things to do with my life, I have a jam packed schedule, and I am late- for keeping up with it. Okay?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should stay silent because Ross is actively leaving the conversation and justifying his departure, not addressing her with a question or statement that requires a direct response.


Umm, if ah, it might be okay if Ross came skiing?

(sarcastic) Oh please, can’t I come to your special, magical cabin?

Oh-oh, hitting me where it hurts, my ski skills.

Here we go again.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's "Here we go again" is a dismissive response to Ross's complaint about his ski skills, indicating she is not inviting further discussion on that specific point.


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

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

Oh yeah, that's over.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has just answered Rachel's direct question, completing the immediate exchange without posing a new question or requiring further input from Rachel.


(entering) Hey Phoebe! (To Rachel) Fatty!

Hey Chandler, why so fancy?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the line of questioning about Chandler's attire, and he has just finished explaining the details of his job interview, making it her turn to respond.


Chandler, come on nothing even happened!

fall in love with this fantastic woman and it turns out that she wanted you first!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's last utterance directly blames Joey for his heartbreak, continuing their ongoing argument and requiring Joey to respond to the accusation.


Don’t blame the questions!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler addressed "you all" in his complaint about the yelling, but his statement is a general plea for quiet rather than a direct question or prompt for her specific response.


Thanks, Rach. Look, you guys are just terrific. Y’know? Now, how about clearing out of here so I can get some new customers. It’s all about turnover.

Joey, seriously, can I get my coffee?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey directly addressed Ross, apologizing and offering to get his coffee and a muffin, which indicates he is fulfilling Ross's request and doesn't require an immediate verbal response from Ross.


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

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

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

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

Oh, Joey, come on! Please, please! Let me come, I will behave, I promise! I will behave! Please, please, please...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is making an extended, emotional plea directly to Joey, and a moment of silence allows her fervent request to land before he responds.


All right, I guess we should go.

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

No, Monica! Monica! We have to fix this!

There's nothing we can do. You erased the message!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just delivered a definitive statement, closing the discussion about fixing the message and placing the blame directly on Rachel.


Chloe, Chloe how’s it coming?!!

(entering from bedroom) Hey, what kind of puppy do you think I should get?

Umm, oh, hey, I don’t know. How about a big one?

Explanation: Chloe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross just gave a closed-ended and somewhat dismissive answer to her question about the puppy, which does not invite further elaboration from her.


That's it! Thanks Pheebs!

(to Joey) Ooh, do you want to talk to Chandler?

phoebe addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant as Phoebe just directly asked him if he wants to talk to Chandler, but he remains silent, possibly considering the offer or allowing Phoebe to initiate the connection without.


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.

And that’ll get rid of my wisdom?

Maybe just 10 minutes for you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey is an active participant in the exchange about his eyes, Phoebe's last utterance is a humorous, concluding remark to his previous question that does not require an immediate verbal response.


But I want to.

But I insist!

Girls, girls, stop, ok? We'll flip a coin. Heads,    she's Rachel's, tails she's Monica's. (she flips the    coin). Tails! Monica, she's yours!

No, that landed in your food!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica directly challenged the validity of the coin flip Phoebe performed, but Monica's statement "No, that landed in your food!" serves as a definitive.


Okay. Now-now-now should I climb down your front so we’re face to face or-or should I climb down your back so we’re-we’re butt to face.

Okay, here I go.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's previous question was directed at the group, and his subsequent "Okay, here I go" signals a continuation of the exchange, prompting a reaction or.


(turning all the way around, and still not facing Chandler) Yeah, you are! (Starts dancing.) I scared you!

(laughing) You did look like an idiot.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; the exchange is a direct, playful back-and-forth between Joey and Chandler, and Ross is not being addressed or involved in their interaction.


Hey, you have got to try this cheesecake.

Oh, y’know I'm not that much of a sweet tooth. I—(Chandler puts a forkful of the cheesecake in her mouth.)—Wow. My God, so creamy. Oh my God, this is the best cheesecake I have ever had. Where did you get this? (She reaches over to look at the label on the box.)

(nervously) It was at the front door. When I got home. Somebody sent it to us.

Chandler, this is not addressed to you. This is addressed to Mrs. Braverman downstairs. (Gasping) Thief.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly accused Chandler of stealing the cheesecake, making him the focus of her accusation and requiring a response to the new information.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe has just directly asked him to move in with him for a couple of days, a significant request that likely requires a moment of processing before he responds.


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

Yes talk to her. Be a man.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's statement "Yes talk to her.


Oh, Phoebe, are you still on hold? I was supposed to call my Dad back like two hours ago.

Oh, yeah, he clipped on, he said call him as soon as you get a chance, he’s at Flimby’s.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has just provided the requested information and relayed a message from Rachel's dad, concluding the immediate exchange about the phone call.


No way!  I've been going to the guy for 12 years.

Oh come on!  He said he was going to do my inseam, and he ran his hand up my leg, and then, there was definite...

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER; Chandler is directly responding to Joey's previous statement about the tailor, continuing their specific exchange.


Yes. Yes I do.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Ross with a question about his next move in the game, requiring a response from him.


Ok, all right. It was an accident, I swear, all right. I was putting on myjacket, and the thing, and the lamp, and it broke.

Oh, please, Monica. You've always hated my lamp, and then, all of a sudden,it's just magically broken?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly accused Monica of intentionally breaking her lamp, challenging Monica's previous explanation and requiring a response.


Oh really?! Then how come all your stuff is in this box?! (Monica starts chasing Rachel around the table.)

I know that, I know that you’re acting mad because you think that it’ll make it easier to leave. But deep down you’re still really sad. Deep-deep down.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe is directly interpreting Monica's emotional reaction and behavior regarding Rachel's departure, creating a direct conversational opening for Monica to respond.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe just made a significant announcement to the entire group about the curse being broken and everyone being alive, which naturally invites reactions from all friends present.


I’m just saying it’s been a really long time for you. I mean, women have needs. Do it, get yours!

Oh I-I don’t know about that. No, I think that if the two of you had sex the-the-the repercussions would be catastrophic.

All right, let’s be practical, if Ross isn’t willing to do it, he’s not the only guy in the world you can have sex with. You can borrow Chandler—Chandler is good!

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly named Ross and discussed his potential willingness to have sex with Phoebe, making it a direct prompt for him to respond to being brought into the conversation.


Come on Ross, be a good guy. Step up and do it!

(looking astonished) What? NO! I am not going to give them Ben!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross has just given a definitive and astonished refusal to Joey's direct suggestion, which momentarily closes that specific line of discussion without immediately inviting a further response from Joey.


: Hey, you'll never guess what just happened… Phoebe and I got mugged!

: I'm sorry I have friends outside the six of us.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross initiated the topic about him and Phoebe getting mugged, and Phoebe's subsequent defensive comment is part of their ongoing exchange, requiring Ross to continue the discussion.


God Joey, this is taking forever!

Whoa-whoa, what is it?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Joey's "Whoa-whoa, what is it?" is a direct question, it might be a reaction to an external.


Oh. Well then, you better go take that back because they're gonna charge you for that.

Go-go-go-go, come on! (Ross goes over to the counte) (to Chandler) So uh, what did you find out?

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly instructed him to go to the counter to take something back, and despite her subsequent question to Chandler, Ross's task is still pending, potentially requiring him to speak to clarify or initiate the return.


Don’t blame the questions!

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

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

monica was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just caught her making out with Chandler and is yelling at Chandler about "his sister," making Monica central to the confrontation.


Okay, Pheebs, you look in the kitchen, I will look in the back closet.

I can save you time ladies, I'm right here.

Yeah, Chandler why don't you take a walk? This doesn't concern you.

What? That's terrible!

No-no, we do it every year!

Oh well, that, that makes it not terrible.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but the immediate exchange is a direct back-and-forth between Phoebe and Chandler regarding Chandler's interjection and Phoebe's explanation, which does not directly involve Rachel.


(answering the phone) Hi Geller-Bing residence. How can I help?

Phoebe, why is there a dog in our apartment?

I'm sorry, who's this?

Phoebe, there's a dog sitting on my couch!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica has just directly addressed her with an exasperated statement about the dog, reiterating her complaint and waiting for Phoebe's reaction to the.


Why would you even want to come Ross? You’re a horrible skier.

Oh-oh, hitting me where it hurts, my ski skills.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Ross directly responded to her playful insult about his skiing skills, continuing their ongoing exchange.


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

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

phoebe addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Phoebe has shifted the conversation to address Ross directly about Ben, making Joey a bystander to this new exchange.


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

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

But Chandler lent you money!

And I think he would tell you it was a mistake.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant in a direct negotiation with Joey, who just delivered a definitive statement countering Monica's previous argument about Chandler and reinforcing his refusal to lend money.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should SPEAK because her direct question to Ross about his well-being remains unanswered, as Ross's last utterance was a momentary diversion to address the children.


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

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

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

Oh, y'know what, I’m gonna be okay, you don’t have to throw a party for me.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Ross addressed Chandler about a party, and Chandler responded directly to Ross, making the current exchange between them and not involving Joey.


God Joey, this is taking forever!

Whoa-whoa, what is it?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation and Joey has just directly addressed her, refuting her implied statement about a date and expecting a response.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica just delivered a rhetorical and accusatory question directly to her, which might leave Rachel without an immediate defense.


Well uh, she didn’t want to hang out with you guys two nights in a row. I’m so sorry.

Well, why does she not want to hang out with us?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly questioned Joey about why the girl didn't want to hang out, seeking further explanation after Joey's previous statement.


Yeah, I just got uh, got plans.

Well, John McLane had plans!

No, see the thing is I want to get out of here before Joey gets all worked up and starts calling everybody bitch.

chandler addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler is continuing to explain his own motivation for wanting to leave, elaborating on his previous statement rather than directly addressing Ross or inviting a response.


(mocking him) You fell asleep?!

It was 530 in the morning, and you had rambled on for 18 pages. Front and back!! (they go into the living room, trapping Monica, Chandler, and Joey in the kitchen) (to Rachel) Oh-oh-oh, and by the way, Y-O-U-apostrophe-R-E means ‘you are,’ Y-O-U-R means ‘your!’

ross addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross just delivered a definitive grammar correction as a final rebuttal to her previous mocking, effectively concluding his turn in their argument.


All right. Chandler, you can either spin the wheel or pick a Google card.

Let me think. Let me think—Oh! I don’t care.

You-you must choose Mr. Bing.

Either, it makes no difference.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey needs to follow up on Chandler's refusal to choose an option, as Joey is facilitating the game and Chandler's last utterance was a direct response to Joey's instruction to pick.


(entering) Oh, hey, you guys!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe addressed "you guys" upon entering and then shared significant news about moving out with the group, which invites a general reaction or question from anyone present.


Oh, I thought it was just a kid yelling, "I’m gay! I’m gay!" Can I bring her in?

Oh no, let her stay out there. It’s sweet.

I’m getting married!!!! I’m gonna be a bride!!!! (Someone else yells at her.) No, I will not shut up because I’m engaged! (He yells again.) Ohh, big talk! Huh, why don’t you come over here and say that to me?! Huh, buddy?! Yeah, my fiancee will kick your ass! (Chandler starts to look worried.) Come on, apartment 20! Apartment 20!

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica has just directly involved him in her confrontation with apartment 20 by threatening them with his physical presence, making him the immediate subject of her challenge.


There's no dog in here.

Phoebe, we can hear the dog barking!

No that's just me coughing! (Doing some weird coughing noises and the dog barks again. Phoebe comes out of the room.) Oh, good, there you are! Listen, um, I have a dog in my room.

What is it doing here?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a playful, rhetorical plea spoken *as* the dog Clunkers, which does not require a direct verbal response from him.


) Yah, because Phoebe knew the mugger!

: I'm sorry I have friends outside the six of us.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's last utterance was a direct, defensive response to his previous statement, inviting him to continue the 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!

Hey Gunther, can I get a couple of blueberry muffins to go? (He puts a bag with diapers in it on the counter.)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Ross has initiated a new conversation with Gunther to order muffins, which is a transactional exchange that does not involve Monica.


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

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

Okay, well, if she always behaves like this, why don't you say something?

Because it's complicated, it's complex- Hey, you kissed my mom!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the discussion and is being directly accused by Chandler, who delivered a definitive, accusatory statement that shifts the focus back to Ross's actions.


Well, well I can up with it!

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

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

No, because she hasn’t come home yet. And she hasn’t been home all night! She’s obviously staying with that other guy, and I’m the stupid moron who spent the whole night outside her apartment!

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica directly addressed Ross about Emily, and Ross is now detailing his personal situation to Monica, making it a private exchange that doesn't involve Phoebe.


Oh! Phoebe, all babies are beautiful!

Okay, oh, and Emma needs a cowgirl outfit for the competition.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's statement about Emma needing a cowgirl outfit is an informative remark, not a direct question or prompt for Rachel to respond.


Ross, say something. Anything.

So you two are..?

And have you .. ed?

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

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

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

No, but you know what I mean.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's final statement about being happy for "you two" is a declaration of his (feigned) acceptance rather than a question or prompt that requires an immediate response from her.


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

That’s what I do now.

Hey Joey, come taste this.

What is it?

Remember that guy that gave me a bad review? Well… (Feeds him a spoonful of what she’s cooking.) I’m getting my revenge!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly involved Joey by feeding him her cooking and explaining her revenge, which directly prompts his reaction to the taste and the situation.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and she should speak to respond to Monica's apology and explanation for her appearance after Rachel's horrified reaction.


No, no, no. When you get home tomorrow night, you and I are going to    be at the Wizzards-Knicks game . . . courtside!

Yeah. Maybe Michael Jordon will dive for the ball and break my jaw with    his knee.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Joey is continuing his own imaginative thought about the basketball game and Michael Jordan, not addressing her or inviting her input.


Oh what, my whole insane jealousy thing? Well, y'know, as much fun as that was, I've decided to opt for sanity.

Oh yeah, c'mon, I'm movin' on. He can press her up against that window as much as he wants. For all I care, he can throw her through the damn thing.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's highly emotional and sarcastic declaration about "him" and "her" directly relates to her "insane jealousy thing" she mentioned earlier, making Ross an active participant who is expected to respond to her strong statements.


(grabbing the picture) Give me that!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Phoebe directly addressed him and explicitly asked him to explain himself regarding the accusation.


Well, I was thinking about that and I, I think the best way would be, to not.

Joey, you can’t keep this to yourself, if you know about this, you have to tell him.

It’ll kill him. I mean it’ll, it’ll just kill him.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is continuing his explanation directly to her, elaborating on his reasons for not wanting to tell the person.


God, I just, I hate her! I hate her!! With her, ‘Oh, I’m so talented.’ and ‘Oh, I’m so pretty,’ and ‘Ooh, I smell so good.’

I think somebody has a crush on somebody.

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

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

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

Hey, you have nothing but talk about her for the last 48 hours! If you were in a school yard you’d be pulling her pigtails and pushing her down now!

Oh, yeah?! Then how come I keep thinking about her in all these sexual scenarios and stuff huh?!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's rhetorical question about thinking of her in sexual scenarios serves as a self-incriminating confirmation of Chandler's teasing, leaving Chandler with no immediate need to respond further.


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 initiated the exchange by asking Joey "What's the big deal?", and Joey just finished explaining his reasoning directly to her.


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

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

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

Hey, listen. I'm never going to lie to you again, okay? And I want    you to know that nobody thinks you're stupid.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's last statement about lying and nobody thinking Joey is stupid is a private apology directed specifically to Joey after they have exited the room.


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

(to Ross) I'll show you how.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's offer to show Ross "how" to read dirty magazines without removing the plastic is a humorous and attention-grabbing statement that invites reactions from other group members.


What? Chandler! Tell 'em!

(shocked) Well I mean, let me get the door first. (Goes and opens the door.) Oh, hi! No one. (Exits.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT whose direct request to Chandler was left unaddressed when Chandler abruptly exited, creating an opening for Joey to react or re-engage with the remaining group.


Phoebe, I did not have sex.

This pregnancy is throwing me all off.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's statement "This pregnancy is throwing me all off" is a self-reflection rather than a direct address or question to Monica, so Monica does not need to respond.


Well, everyone's gotta kiss someone. You can't kiss Ross you got the history.

So? Who would you rather have kiss you, me or Chandler?

joey addressed chandler, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the general discussion, but Joey's direct question "Who would you rather have kiss you, me or Chandler?" is addressed to the unnamed "you" Ross previously mentioned, not to Ross himself.


Oh my God, I’m so sorry.

What’s the big deal?

I just get mad when Rachel doesn’t remember where we’re going.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent question is explicitly directed at Phoebe and Joey, not Monica.


So you stole that tape from Richard's apartment?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the previous turn with a direct question, and Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct, playful retort to her, inviting her to respond.


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

Thank you Rachel.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but her statement "Okay, I'm late for work" signaled her intention to leave, and Chandler's "Thank you Rachel" serves as an acknowledgment rather than an invitation for further dialogue.


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).

Ok, well, who identified the tone of this restaurant as pretentious comma garlicky?

Ok who thinks the food is delicious and a little pretention never hurt anyone? (a few raise their hands)

Ok, well, alright, who thinks the food is fine, the music was fine, but your evening was ruined by this incessant poll taking? (all raise their hands).

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's final poll question, which the customers unanimously agreed with, directly undermined Monica's strategy and the current line of questioning, leaving no immediate opening for her to continue the poll.


start this car! (She starts the car.) Okay! Okay! I will give you twenty bucks if you get out of this car right now! (He looks for the twenty Rachel stole and doesn’t find it.)

Look Ross, if you’re so freaked out, just get in the car!

With you?! Yeah right!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just directly responded to her suggestion about getting in the car, continuing their heated exchange.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly addresses her with a question about whether she made a specific statement.


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 as Rachel's incredulous question, "was sending you signals?", directly challenges his previous claim, but he should stay silent to allow her disbelief to register or for her.


Don't you think it's better for him to think that you're cheating    on me, than for him to think that I'm cheating on him? (Monica tips her head    slightly as if asking "Did you hear yourself?") I heard it.

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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's sarcastic remark is a direct, complete response to his proposed plan, not explicitly inviting an immediate verbal counter-response from him.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross made the offer to Rachel and asked if she was interested, so he should respond to her enthusiastic acceptance and thanks to continue the discussion about the sublet.


I'm here. How's my little boy? Want Daddy to change your diaper? So, did you have fun with Uncle Joey and Uncle Chandler today?

You, you are gonna love this.

Will you hold Ben for a sec? Come here. Come here.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just made a direct request to "hold Ben," which Chandler would respond to by physically taking the baby rather than speaking immediately.


Well uh…I think I want to take Chandler.

You really want to take me?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly addressed Joey with a question ("You really want to take me?") that requires a response to confirm or elaborate on Joey's previous statement.


No, we only went out once.

You dated her!

All right, well why don’t I go out with an ex-boyfriend and do Joey a favor?!

Hey, you wanna do Joey a favor, maybe you go out with Joey. (He turns around to see Chandler glaring at him.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a direct proposition to Monica, making Monica the primary recipient of the turn, despite Joey noticing Chandler's glare.


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

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

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

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should SPEAK because Ross directly addressed him and offered him the role of best man, which requires a response from Joey.


How come you didn't come over earlier?

'Cause, I'm a stupid, stupid man.

Hey, Ross, want some cider?

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Joey just addressed Ross directly with an offer for cider, shifting the conversational focus to Ross and a new topic.


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

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

Hey you guys, I don’t mean to make things worse, but umm, I don’t want to live with Rachel anymore.

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe just made a direct and impactful statement about not wanting to live with Rachel anymore, which requires Rachel's immediate response.


Of course he will! But Chandler the most important thing is you forgive yourself!

You didn’t see how mad he was, y’know?

I’m sure he will forgive you. Look, we have all been there! Y’know, you fight, you make up, it’s just the way it works.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance is a general comforting statement about relationships that doesn't require an immediate response from him.


, she is just my wife! Phoebe, will you-will you help me out here?

Well, I thought you loved her when you-when you married her.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's statement directly addresses Ross's situation and his feelings in response to his plea for help, requiring him to respond to her observation.


Okay, Pheebs, you look in the kitchen, I will look in the back closet.

I can save you time ladies, I'm right here.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's statement "I'm right here" directly responds to her implied search, providing the information they were looking for and not requiring a further immediate reply from her.


No it’s not! You want it, you’re gonna have to win it!

All right, so are we not having dinner at all?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel's question about dinner plans is a general inquiry to the group, not a direct address to Joey, and he was not involved in Monica's preceding challenge.


(To Chandler) You told her!

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's final statement directly references his situation and her subsequent laughter, which he mirrors, creates an opening for him to respond to her or the ongoing situation.


God, it’s great to catch up! I can’t believe how long it’s been!

(on phone) Oh that’s great! Good for you.

Okay! So yeah, maybe we can get together umm… (Joey mimes throwing something in the air, catching it, rolling it out, putting it in an oven and cutting it.) Can you hold for one second please? (To Joey) What?!

When you’re off the phone, do you wanna get a pizza?

(on phone) Hi! I’m back. (Goes to hang up the phone.) Yeah, that sounds great. (Listens) Okay. Well, we’ll do it then. (Listens) Okay, bye-bye. (He hangs up the phone and turns around to see Joey standing close to him and screams.)

Hey listen, so when’s-when’s my audition? I mean I know it’s Thursday, but what time?

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Joey's question about his audition time is not directed at Chandler, who would not have that information, and seems to be a general thought or question to someone else.


What? Are you serious?! (To Chandler) Joey smells gas!

Yeah and we’d go check it out, but you took away our keys.

Well do something! Get in there!

How? I guess I could break down your door.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's direct question "How?" challenges her previous instruction to "do something," requiring her to provide further guidance or a solution.


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

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

Oh, they see us! Oh, they, they look mad. Oh, they figured it out.       They're coming this way. Run!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's urgent exclamations and command to "Run!" are a sudden shift in focus to an immediate physical action, not an utterance that invites a verbal response from Rachel.


packing! So, as a gift to you, on our last night, ta-da!

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

monica addressed phoebe, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's final question, "You can help, can't you Phoebe?", is directly addressed to Phoebe, making Phoebe the expected next speaker.


And no, oh please, oh please let me finish. (Rachel stops talking.) Oh I guess that was it.

Okay. Okay. It’s—since you’ve never done it before you can be Monica’s made of honor.

Oh, thank you so much! (They hug.) Okay.

I’m gonna marry someone good y’know.

Oh I know.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's "Oh I know" serves as an acknowledging response to Rachel's general statement about her future marriage, concluding that particular thought without requiring Rachel to elaborate further.


Actually, in Oklahoma smoking is legal in all commune areas  and offices with fewer than fifteen people.

No! I just happened tdo a lot trivias about smoking in  different states. For example, in Hawaii cigarettes are called  Leyhallalookoos.

(smells at him) Chandler, you stink of cigarettes.

Uch, do you think, Monica is gonna be able smell it?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just told Chandler he stinks of cigarettes, and Chandler's subsequent question about Monica smelling it is a direct follow-up to Phoebe's observation, implicitly asking for her opinion.


I have no idea.

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just made a personal confession about pretending to watch the game to avoid helping, which invites a reaction or comment from those present.


(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...

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's surprised reaction, "Really...? Guys do that...? That's... weird...", is a general comment on the topic rather than a direct question or address to Ross specifically.


Yeah, I’m not gonna pay for those acting classes anymore.

Rachel, there you are! Come on, let’s serve that dessert already!

Joey, you’re gonna have to stop rushing me, you know what? You don’t get any dessert.

No, I’m just kidding I would never do that to you! Okay, everybody, it’s trifle time!

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Chandler should stay silent because the conversation has been a direct exchange between Joey and Rachel about dessert, and Rachel's final statement is a general announcement concluding their interaction.


And here is the bottle of wine for you to bring over tonight. (Hands it to him.) You were also going to buy Monica flowers but you couldn’t afford it, because you paid dinner last night.

What happened to Janine?

Oh that’s too bad.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's "Oh that's too bad" serves as a concluding remark to her question about Janine, not directly soliciting a further response from her.


I wasn't. Let's get going!

Hey, are Ross and Rachel back?

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly asked about his and Rachel's return, prompting a response from him.


Yeah, but how much can you tell from a look?

No, I felt it on my hip. You could tell.

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Rachel and Phoebe are engaged in a direct exchange about Phoebe's physical sensation, and Joey is not being addressed or involved in this specific topic.


You two will have very hairy children.

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

All right, hold on! Hold on. Hold on. This is Ross, okay? He's our friend. He obviously went crazy. He obviously lost his mind.

joey addressed ross, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just made a strong, group-directed statement defending Ross and reframing the situation, which does not directly solicit a response from Phoebe.


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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just expressed her desire not to waste the gift certificate to Phoebe, and Phoebe's subsequent philosophical statement is a direct response to Rachel's concern, making it Rachel's turn to continue the exchange.


Yeah, he’s the best.

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross is giving him direct advice about the person Joey just mentioned, which Joey might process silently rather than immediately respond to.


Hey Monica it’s Joey. Listen uh, Phoebe and I smell gas comin’ from your apartment.

What? Are you serious?! (To Chandler) Joey smells gas!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the call about the gas smell, and Monica's "What? Are you serious?!" is a direct reaction and question to him, requiring his further input.


My marriage, I think my marriage is um, is kinda over.

Oh no! Why?

‘Cause Carol’s a lesbian. (Phoebe is shocked) And, and I’m not one. And apparently it’s not a mix and match situation.

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just answered her direct question about why his marriage is over with the shocking revelation that Carol is a lesbian, which naturally prompts a reaction or follow-up from Phoebe.


And I'm fine never having heard it... (Rachel looks    at Ross in a "why do you say that" manner) Rach, can I... can I see    you for a sec?

Yeah! (to Sandy) Excuse me... (She walks to the kitchen    with Ross and sighs)

Do you realise that man has cried in our apartment three    times...? Huh? I haven't cried that many times since I moved in.

(picks up a cookie) Okay, okay, see... that... that    is the problem. He is too sensitive. (takes a bite from the cookie)

What...? Too sensitive to take care of our baby?

(speaking with his mouth full) Yeah, I mean, all things    that guy... (looks at the cookie) These are amazing!

Sandy made Madeleines.

This... this is exactly what I'm talking about. What    kind of a guy makes... makes... delicate French cookies, huh? They're not even...    butch, manly cookies with... with... you know with... with chunks. (takes a    careful bite from the cookie)

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross is making a rhetorical point about Sandy's cookies to emphasize his argument about Sandy's sensitivity, not directly soliciting an immediate response from Rachel.


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

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

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

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

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

All right, now don’t judge me. I normally wait until my date  leaves, but you live here. I’m ripping into this swan.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's last utterance is a direct address to Joey, explaining her actions in the context of their date and inviting his reaction or a continuation of their shared experience.


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

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

I cannot believe her.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just invited her to lunch and Monica followed, making Rachel's frustrated comment "I cannot believe her" an implicit address to Monica that expects a response.


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

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

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

chandler addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Chandler has shifted his address to Ross, asking him directly for backup.


Yeah, it is.

You know what, everything's gonna be okay.

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

If-if-if we ever did what you did a man would never call.

Oh wait, you know what, I got it, I got it, pretend like you just woke up, okay, that will throw her off. Be sleepy.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica is directly giving him instructions and advice on how to handle Janice, who is waiting on the phone, indicating he should now implement the advice rather than speak further.


Monica, hey, can I borrow the Porsche?

But ehm...what is it not?

(abashed) A place to entertain my lady friends.

And what else is it not?

(even more abashed) A place to eat spaghetti.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey has just answered her direct question, completing his turn in this specific line of questioning.


(while Rachel is finishing her rant) Okay! Okay! Okay! It’s okay. (Rachel stops.) It’s okay. Hey, it’s too weird for you, I won’t see her again.

No-no-no! No-no-no! Please Ross, I can’t! I can’t do it! (Starts to freak out.) It’s just gonna freak me out!!!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel is directly addressing him with an emotional plea ("Please Ross, I can't!") in response to his previous attempt to reassure her.


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

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

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Chandler and explicitly asked him to speak next, inviting him to continue the round of introductions.


(excited and clapping her hands in front of her face) Goody, what is it!

Well, there's a spot open for only one groomsman and you have to choose between Ross and Chandler. So good luck with that.

phoebe addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Rachel just asked for the news, Phoebe's subsequent statement about choosing a groomsman is directed at the person who has to make the choice, not Rachel.


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

Do you feel better?

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

Just one thing umm…

We live together. You’re having our baby. I’m not gonna see anybody else. Are you-are you sure you don’t want something more?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just directly asked Rachel if she wants something more, requiring her to respond to his emotional declaration and question about their relationship.