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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is directed at Ben and herself, celebrating her accomplishment of finishing the diaper, and does not require a direct response from Ross.


Joey! Come on! I don’t wanna make any mistakes, alright? This is the only dessert and if I screw it up everybody's gonna be like “Oh, remember that Thanksgiving when Rachel screwed up the trifle?”

So why don’t you just let me worry about making the trifle and you just worry about eating it, alright?

Ross! Can I talk to you for a second?

Oh, uh, can it wait a second Joey? I have to tell my parents something. No it can’t? Okay.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the exchange with Ross, and Ross's last utterance directly responds to Joey's request by acknowledging his urgency but doesn't explicitly invite Joey to speak.


Monica, I'm tellin' you, this guy is perfect for you.

Forget it. Not after your cousin who could belch the alphabet.

Come on. This guy's great. His name's Bob. He's Angela's... brother. He's smart, he's sophisticated, and he has a real job. Me, I go on three auditions a month and call myself an actor, but Bob is...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica should speak because Joey is directly addressing her and continuing his persuasive pitch about Bob, making her the intended recipient of his ongoing argument.


Okay, um, I...(Phoebe walks into her room.) All right Phoebe look, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry. OK? I handled the situation horribly and I should not have lied to you.

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)

Well, it's embarrassing. People were looking at us like we were crazy.

Why do you care?

Because they're people.

But people that you don't know and will never see again.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in an ongoing discussion with Phoebe, who just made a declarative statement directly challenging Rachel's previous justification, allowing for a moment of silence as Rachel processes the counter.


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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the ongoing exchange, and Joey's exciting announcement about an audition for Days of Our Lives directly addresses the group and warrants a reaction.


Oh that looks so good, oh I love it.

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just asked to see Phoebe's, and Phoebe's last utterance is a surprised reaction to finding what she was going to show Rachel is missing.


Well uh…I think I want to take Chandler.

You really want to take me?

Yeah! Yeah! I mean I’m sorry, I wish I can take everybody, but y’know Chandler always supported my career. He’s paid for acting classes and head shots and stuff and well this will be my way of paying you back.

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Joey just directly addressed him, explaining his decision to take Chandler and framing it as a way of paying him back, which invites a reaction or acceptance.


You're on in 5 Ms. Minnelli.

(on the phone) No-no-no, it's just a bit sudden. (Listens) No, it's great. Okay? I'm totally on board. I love you too, all righty. Bye. (Hangs up.)

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross just finished a private phone call that did not involve Chandler, and Ross has not addressed anyone since hanging up.


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

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

Come on Phoebe, let’s go! Come on, it’s time to get serious, huddle up. Joey, keep your head in the game.

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with an instruction to "keep your head in the game," prompting him to acknowledge her command.


Yeah, he’s really excited about it too, he even recorded show times on his answering machine.

Rach, it’s, it’s ah, it’s not that we don’t want to, really. (quietly) Are we talking models in their underwear?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is primarily addressed to Rachel ("Rach"), and his quiet follow-up question is a general query rather than a direct prompt for Chandler's input.


I'm tellin' you, she leaned back, I could see her brain.

How many perfectly fine women are you gonna reject over the most superficialinsignificant things?

Hold it hold it. I gotta side with Chandler on this one. When I first moved tothe city, I went out a couple of times with this girl, really hot, great kisser, but shehad the biggest Adam's apple. It made me nuts.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated the discussion and was directly challenged by Monica, and Joey's recent utterance explicitly sides with Chandler, inviting him to continue the exchange.


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

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

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

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

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

Well, she graduated from high school!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's most recent utterance was a sarcastic counter-argument directly aimed at her justification for her date, requiring her to respond to continue their ongoing disagreement.


(To Monica) Have I got a surprise for you? Pack your bags!

Oh no!You guys aren't supposed to get divorced for 7 years!

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!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica is directly responding to Chandler's invitation, making the current exchange a private one between the couple.


She's this girl who used to live   in the building before you did. Then she moved to England and she picked up   this fake British accent. On the machine this is her message. (she apes Amanda   using an awful British accent) "Monica, darling! It's Amanda calling!"

Are you trying to do a British accent?

(pause) (to Phoebe) Chandler gets   pedicures!

Just so I know, how many more of those can I expect?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's most recent question is directly addressed to her, asking about her intention to reveal more information about him.


How is that important?

Apparently, there’s like a million guys out there that can play Mac, and there’s only this one robot and this one guy who controls it! I didn’t know he could get me fired! What am I going to do?

Well y’know Joey, you’re a pretty charming guy.

Thanks, but I kinda have a problem to deal with here.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a direct response to Monica's attempt to comfort him, reiterating his problem without specifically addressing Ross.


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

I think this will be fine. Okay, vanilla milkshake, just a vanilla milkshake, with chicken bits floating in it. Cheers. (starts to drink, but Rachel stops him just before he starts drinking)

No, no, no, wait! Okay, okay. Don't! I'll go, I'll go!

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Rachel's last question, "You were really gonna do that, weren't you?", is directed solely at Ross, continuing their private exchange about the milkshake.


ride more fun?!"

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

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's humorous exit and laughter directly elicited his own laughter, creating an opening for him to verbally respond to the ongoing comedic moment.


Oh, would you let it go already?! You’re fine!

Hey! So, did you quit?

No, I almost did, couldn’t leave Ross there without a spotter!

ross was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly referenced him as the reason he didn't quit, making Ross a key part of Chandler's explanation.


I think he's been relaxing enough, thanks to you and Fireball.

Dude, if you think Fireball's relaxing, you've obviously have never played.

The only reason you're doing this to Joey is because you're bored. Okay, it's not his fault that you're unemployed.

Come on look guys, don't fight.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's rhetorical question "Oh, so being a good friend means acting like a total jerk?" is a direct challenge to Ross, continuing their argument, and does not solicit a response from Joey.


Oh my God Phoebe, this is impossible! We can’t do this by Friday! We have to find a place. We have to invite people! We have to get food! There’s just too much to do! It’s impossible! We can’t do it! We cannot do it! We cannot do it!

(grabs and shakes Rachel) Just calm down woman!

Phoebe, I already, I already did.

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

Okay. Okay. (They sit down.) I think we can do this if we just get organized. All right? We have two days to plan this party. We just need to make fast decisions! Okay? All right, where are we gonna have it?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel has just taken charge of the party planning and posed a general question to the group about the location, which doesn't specifically demand an immediate response from Phoebe.


No it’s umm, more like a wrap. Okay so uh, I’m gonna go guys.

I guess you can get back to deciding on what to get me for a present! (Runs out.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Monica directly addressed the group, including Rachel, with a playful remark about a present before running out, creating an opening for a response.


I can't believe we are at a real college party! (Rachel laughs excitedly) I have to pee so bad!

I know. But if some guy who looks like Corey Haim wants to kiss me tonight, I'm sooo gonna let them! (They spot Chandler)

Look, there's Chandler. You knew, that stupid friend of Ross'. Said I'm fat. You know I've already lost 4 pounds!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica is sharing a personal complaint about Chandler directly with her, inviting a supportive or responsive comment.


Okay, get ready to see some beggin’!

Oh, you came on to Ross!

phoebe addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's exclamation "Oh, you came on to Ross!" is an observation about Rachel's previous statement rather than a direct question requiring an immediate response from Rachel.


Oh hey, Monica, I heard you saw Donald Trump at your convention.

Yeah, I saw him waiting for an elevator.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica directly answered Phoebe's question about seeing Donald Trump, providing a complete response that concludes the immediate topic without inviting further interaction from Phoebe.


(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?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's question "You didn’t tell him that, though? Right?" is likely rhetorical or a thought she is processing aloud, as she.


Or... just get a card that has a poem already in it.

But Mon, you have to get our money!

Oh, Phoebe, she couldn't stop crying! With those thick glasses, her tears looked giant.

monica addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Monica is directly addressing Phoebe and telling her a story, not engaging Joey in the current exchange.


(to a customer) Pete, can I get you something else?

Hmm, come on, you just said to her that you….

Aww, the only reason you want to go out with me because my blond wig, and the big boobs, and the fact that I serve you food.

Well, if that were true, I’d dating my Aunt Ruth. And the two times we went out were just plain awkward. (to Rachel) Come on, you think she should go out with me, don’t you?

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Pete has just directly addressed Rachel, shifting the turn to her for a response regarding his proposition.


Okay, 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; Chandler directly responded to the implied search by revealing his location, concluding the immediate topic Rachel was addressing.


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

Yeah, save it for the cab, okay.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly dismissed Chandler's initiated interaction, signaling an end to the current exchange about Chandler's dance.


Uh, Magellan? You got 46 states. (Smiles and hands Ross back his pad)

What? That's impossible.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler has just delivered information to Ross and handed back the pad, and Ross's "What? That's impossible" is a reaction to that information rather than a direct question requiring an immediate follow-up from Chandler.


Tiger! (Joey moves his hand in an attempt to do the chord, in fact he does it with each name.) Dragon! Iceberg!! (He fails.) Joseph, did you even study at all last night?

Yes! Yes, I did.

Then do Iceberg!

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe has repeatedly asked him direct questions about his studying, creating a strong expectation for him to respond.


And on your anniversary, for shame!

What's going on?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross's comment about an anniversary likely refers to him, but Rachel's general question "What's going on?" is directed at anyone who can explain the situation, most logically Ross who made the preceding confusing statement.


Skidmark’s still got a way with the ladies.

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's apology is a new topic, not a direct response to his previous comment, and is likely addressed to the group or specific individuals she had a conflict with.


(getting up) Oh, for gods sake, Judy, pick up the sock! Pick  up the sock! Pick up the sock! (everybody scared) Im sorry, was that rude?  Di-did my, my li-little outburst blunt (?) the hideousness (?) that is this  evening? Look, I know, you all have a lot going on, but all I wanted to do was  have dinner with my friends on my birthday. And you are all so late and you  didnt even have the courtesy to call. (her cellular rings) Well, its too late  now.

well, this is, this is, this is not over! (on phone)  Hello?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's emotional outburst was directed at all her friends, including Joey, and her final declaration that "this is not over!" leaves the conflict unresolved, prompting a response from those she accused.


Fine, we'll call the next one Ella.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just made a direct statement to her about "our baby" and expressed a strong opinion about who should watch it, requiring her to respond to his concern.


Well, I don’t know. I think it does something to salami.

Yeah. What-what did Tag say?

Tag is not the father! And Joey knows now?

I do Rach. I do, and I so happy for you. (They hug.)

Oh wow, you didn’t even try to unhook my bra!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's humorous observation about Joey's behavior after their hug serves as a concluding remark rather than an invitation for Joey to respond further.


(staring at a woman across the room) Ross, ten o'clock.

Is it? Feels like two.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the exchange by pointing out the woman to Ross, and Ross's most recent utterance is a direct, playful response to Chandler's observation.


Oh, please tell me it’s not because I’m going with Mark.

Oh my God!!! Ross!!

Well, I’m sorry, but ah, look if you’re not working with him anymore, why do you have to still do stuff with him?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should SPEAK because Ross just asked her a direct question about why she still does things with Mark, continuing their ongoing exchange about her relationship with him.


Because she is!

Joey, Chandler knows I borrowed the money.

Mmmm hmm! For your boob job!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just made a sarcastic remark directly to her about the money she borrowed, which doesn't necessarily demand an immediate verbal response from her.


You’re kidding! And he plays rugby?! That’s so funny. (Realises) Ohh! I see how you did that. All right.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an active participant, as Ross's declaration about showing "her" how tough he is likely refers to Rachel, inviting her to react to his plan.


Yes there is! He's black and white and shaggy and [Cut to Monica’s apartment] he's sitting next to Rachel and licking Rachel's hand.

(gets up and opens the door) Hi Tag! What are you doing here?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct greeting and question to "Tag" shifts the focus to the dog's arrival and is not addressed to Monica.


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

Yeah, he likes porn.

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

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly greeted her upon her entrance, inviting a reciprocal acknowledgment.


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…

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey is directly instructing him with "now you try" and observing his actions, creating an expectation for Chandler to comment on his attempt or ask a follow-up question.


Look Joey, I’m sorry if-if you thought that was mean, but I gotta tell ya something. That was not mean. Okay, my father is mean. He used to yell at me all the time on the boat, I mean it was horrible. I was just being a good teacher.

Does a good teacher say, "Put down the beer pinhead!?"

Well, does a good student drink seven beers during his first lesson?

Six and a half! You knocked that last one out of my hand! Remember?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because she is in a direct, escalating argument with Joey, and his last utterance directly corrects her statement and adds a new accusation, requiring her to respond.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly addressed Phoebe with a question about why she isn't at Gary's.


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

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

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's most recent utterance is a direct comment about Ross, inviting a response or reaction from him.


Ooh. I-I don't know Chan. I'm not so good with remembering    lines.

(Can't believe what he hears) Well, thank God your    livelihood doesn't depend on it.

I know, right? (Chandler has really big eyes, and nods)    Wh... Wh... Why are we doing this?

Monica says that her Maitre D. is the funniest guy    she's ever met.

Seriously? She actually said that?

Yes! Am I crazy to be this upset?

Without that, you just got "lame with women".

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's latest utterance delivers a concluding thought in response to Chandler's previous question about being upset, and does not pose a new question requiring an immediate verbal reply.


(returning) Hey you guys, Hums While He Pees just asked me out!

Hey, I thought that guy was married.

He is! But he’s getting divorced—Ross! Maybe you know him.

Explanation: Rachel is an active participant, but Phoebe's direct address and question to Ross about knowing the man shifts the conversational turn to him.


You told me you hate massages!

let Phoebe in.

phoebe was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's utterance "let Phoebe in" directly refers to her and her current situation, making it a comment she should respond to.


Well this is just sad!

All right, all right. Maybe I can fit them in if I just do some rearranging. But uh, Rachel may actually have to sit at the bar!

monica addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Monica's statement about rearranging seating and Rachel sitting at the bar is a logistical update and not a direct address or question to him.


Joey! Hey, I need to talk to Charlie. Is she there?

No. no... eh... she went shopping with Rachel. Why? What's up?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just directly asked him "Why? What's up?", requiring Ross to explain his reason for wanting to talk to Charlie.


Joey, are you sure?

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

I want me to stay too.

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

I know! I found it on the street.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's response to her observation about the crib, stating he found it on the street, completes the immediate exchange without requiring her to speak further.


I thought you were going out with Elizabeth.

Yeah, I was but uh, she was a little busy with a water balloon fight.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just responded directly to her question about his plans with Elizabeth, creating an expectation for her to react or ask a follow-up.


Ahhhh , you brought rats to my birthday party?

So this is what a stroke feels like.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's utterance "So this is what a stroke feels like" is a self-commentary expressing her own feeling and does not directly address Rachel or require a response from her.


I am pretty wisdomous.

So... what do you say?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Phoebe directly addressed Joey with "So... what do you say?", prompting him for a response to his previous statement.


to tell David!

(angry) Funniest guy she's ever met! (to the door)    I'm funny, right...? What do you know, you're a door... You just like knock-knock    jokes... (laughs about himself, but then gets determined again) Save it for    inside! (he enters)

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

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and after Chandler's lengthy monologue of jokes, his observation of her and Phoebe's non-reaction creates an expectation for her to provide a response.


Oh, yeah. Emma's doing great.

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly questioned Ross's statement about being in her room, prompting him to clarify or respond.


This is a girl that I really like and had too swoop in there!

What's goin' on?

Chandler was totally flirting with the hot delivery girl!

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just directly accused Chandler of flirting with the delivery girl, prompting a defensive or explanatory response from him.


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

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

Yeah, I changed them. I-I sent you a fax about it!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's last statement directly responds to Phoebe's surprise about the pot stickers, providing new information about the change and the fax that invites a reaction or further comment from Phoebe.


The woman from the museum called and said that there was a cancellation and that we could move up our wedding and Chandler heard! (Phoebe gasps.) I know! How bad is this?!

Well for the regular guy, it’s bad, but Chandler, Oh dear God!

I know! I know! And he totally freaked out and I can’t find him anywhere!

What are you gonna do?

Well, I’m never gonna listen to you again, that’s for sure! (Mimicking her.) "Y’know, harm can it do if you go and put your name down?"

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's complete statement, expressing frustration and mimicking Phoebe's past advice, serves as a concluding remark to that point rather than a direct prompt for Phoebe to speak.


I'm telling you, something's wrong! My brother does not stay out all night.

Maybe we should check the trash chute.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the ongoing discussion about Ross's whereabouts, and as Joey just offered a suggestion to the group, she should respond to it or contribute further to the problem-solving.


Wow! (Tearing up) Well, uh… Hey! I’m really happy for you guys! Congratulations! (Kisses Monica on the cheek) See you later. (Starts for the door on the verge of tears as Monica stops him.)

Wait! Joey! Joey! Are you okay?!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's emotional outburst "This sucks!" is a self-directed expression of his feelings rather than a direct address to Monica that requires an immediate verbal response from her.


I know, right? (Chandler has really big eyes, and nods)    Wh... Wh... Why are we doing this?

Monica says that her Maitre D. is the funniest guy    she's ever met.

Seriously? She actually said that?

Yes! Am I crazy to be this upset?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's direct question, "Am I crazy to be this upset?", clearly solicits a response from Joey, continuing their ongoing discussion about Monica's Maitre D.


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

I’m sorry, but we have to have some boundaries! My God, I’m dying.

Oh come on Ross, we’ve done it before we’ll do it again, it’ll be a nice way to bookend the pregnancy.

This is insane, I’m not gonna make love to you just so that you’ll go into labor.

Make love? What are you a girl?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's most recent utterance is a rhetorical question directly challenging his word choice, which does not necessarily demand an immediate verbal response from him.


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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Joey should speak to interject into Ross and Monica's discussion about "stealing her thunder," offering his perspective on the ongoing situation.


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

you would break up with her!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler initiated the conversation by directly addressing Rachel with a request, and her subsequent comment is a response within the exchange he started, requiring his follow-up.


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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Ross has introduced a new topic about needing a dentist, which is not addressed to her.


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

And she wants to go hunting, too!!

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

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

I don't care about any of that!!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's last utterance directly dismissed Phoebe's previous argument about corporate greed, creating a clear turn for Phoebe to respond and defend her strong feelings.


Oh this, well I’m glad you asked. (She opens the case and removes a knife and an soda can.) Now, don’t you hate it when you have to cut a tin can with an ordinary steak knife? (She efficiently cuts it in half.) Ahh! Now, I know what you’re thinking…

Pregnant Woman Slays Four?

Phoebe, they didn’t make you pay for those knives, did they?

No-no, I know that, but I just have to make enough money for the second part of my plan.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Phoebe is directly responding to Monica's question about the knives and continuing her explanation of her plan, which does not involve Chandler.


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

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

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

monica was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross directly addressed her by name and offered to lend her money in response to her financial concerns, requiring her to respond to his offer.


Monica! I couldn’t find him for two hours! He was having sex with Amy Welch!

Come on, that was back in high school! How could that still bother you?

I mean why, of all people would you want to go out with Chip?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel initiated the conversation by addressing her directly, and Monica responded, making Rachel's subsequent rant a continuation of their exchange that invites Monica's further engagement.


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

All right, so we should go catch our movie.

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

rachel was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey is addressing her about going to the movie, and he just elaborated on his reasons for wanting to see the previews and candy, inviting her response.


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!

All right. When is, when is the next flight out?

About four hours.

Okay, just stay there a couple more hours and if she doesn’t show up by then, then just come on home.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica just offered a concluding piece of advice and a directive to Ross regarding his situation with Emily, which does not immediately require a verbal response.


I don't know! You'll tell us on Monday!

Joey! You're in charge, ok? You make sure nobody leaves! (leaves)

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly addressed Joey, giving him instructions and putting him in charge just before leaving, which warrants a response or acknowledgment from Joey.


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

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

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


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

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

Rachel, come on. Give us a chance.

Ross, it's too hard.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel directly addressed him and responded to his plea, making it his turn to continue their direct exchange.


Oh, I'm sorry, did my back hurt your knife?

Rachel, (they go back inside) say that I'm friends with her, we spend some time together. Is that so terrible?

Yes. Monica, you don't get it. It's bad enough that she's stolen the guy who might actually be the person that I am supposed to be with, but now, she's actually (starting to cry), but now she's actually stealing you.

Me? What are you talking about? Nobody could steal me from you. I mean, just because I'm friends with her doesn't make me any less friends with you. I mean, (starting to cry) you're my...We're, we're...Oh, I love you.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica is directly addressing Rachel with an emotional outpouring of reassurance and love, which warrants Rachel listening rather than interjecting.


(entering, excitedly) Oh! Hi you guys, oh my God! You’ll never gonna believe happened to me today! I am sitting in my office and…

(entering from bathrooms excitedly) You guys! You guys! You’re not gonna believe what my agent just told me!

Joey! Kinda in the middle of a story here!

Ooh, sorry. Sorry. You finish, go.

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

I’m gonna be on two TV shows!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just interrupted her story again to announce his exciting news to the group, effectively taking the floor.


make a good point.

Yeah, they do seem to feel pretty bad.

(Gets up) Okay, okay. You two (to Phoebe and Rachel) go get the dessert. And I'll let you in.

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed her and Rachel, giving them an instruction to get dessert, which warrants a response or acknowledgment from Phoebe.


Then don't touch one!!

(notices something) Ross is wearing leather pants! Does nobody else see that Ross is wearing leather pants? (Pause, no one speaks.) Someone comment on the pants!

Oh see, I-I needed a new thing for today and there's this leather store that always smells so good and I thought to myself, "Wow, (To Chandler) I never really owned a good smelling pair of pants before."

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly addressed Chandler at the end of his utterance, responding to Chandler's earlier prompt for comments on his pants.


Come here to me. No-no, you come here to me.

(entering) Hey Ross! I brought reinforcements.

Oh great! What, you brought Joey?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just entered the scene and addressed Ross, who then directly questioned her with "What, you brought Joey?", requiring her to respond.


[pulls Rachel aside] I just, I wanted to thank you for our uh, our little talk before.

Oh, God, no problem. So you're gonna go with the uh, waiting thing?

Well, I was going to, but after I talked to you, I talked to Joey.

What did, what did he say?

Basically he told me to get over myself and just do it, ya know. So I though about what you said and I though about what he said and, well, his way I get to have sex tonight so. . .

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross has just finished explaining his decision and the reasoning behind it, which was a direct response to Rachel's previous question, concluding his thought without posing a new question to her.


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

And so, we’re hiding in the bathroom.

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

richard addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Joey is not being addressed, and Monica and Richard are engaged in a collaborative storytelling exchange that does not involve him.


So I got ya something. [tosses Joey a bag of plastic spoons]

These'll go great in my new place. You know, 'till I get real ones.

Well, I can't use these forever. I mean, let's face it, they're no friend to the environment.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's last utterance directly comments on the plastic spoons Chandler just gave him, inviting Chandler to respond to his observation about their environmental impact.


There I am.

You’re gonna get pregnant.

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

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel on the tape is confessing directly to her about screwing up her wedding invitations, which directly concerns Monica and warrants a response.


O is for "oh, wow!" The V is for this very surprising turn   of   events, which I'm still fine with by the way. E is for how extremely   normal I find it. That you two are together. And now one day you might   get married and have children of your own.

Dude, are you okay?

Ross, you don't seem okay.

(on the verge of tears) I'm sorry, it must be the pressure of   entertaining. I think everyone would feel better if we had some flan.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he previously addressed Ross's emotional state, but Ross's subsequent deflection about "entertaining" and "flan" is a general statement not specifically inviting further comment from Joey.


Chloe, Chloe how’s it coming?!!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should speak because Chloe directly asked him a question about what kind of puppy she should get, following his initial inquiry.


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

hotter than I am.

Chandler, this actually bothers you?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler has just directly addressed Rachel with a question, shifting the focus of the conversation to await Rachel's response.


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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she just spoke and Rachel's exclamation about a missing bag is a new development in the ongoing conversation that invites a general response.


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!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Joey's last utterance directly explains why he cannot check the gas leak, which is a consequence of Monica's action, requiring her to respond to the urgent situation.


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

Eh! Stop it!

Chandler! What are you doing here?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; although Chandler's last utterance directly answers her question about why he is there, his explanation introduces a new event involving Joey, which may prompt a response from Joey or another character.


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

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

Phoebe, I bet somebody's missing that badge.

Yeah, I should probably take it back. Ooh, but you know what? While I'm at the police station, I could check their Ten Most Wanted lists because my friend Fritzy has been like number 11 forever, so this could be her year! (She crosses her fingers in hope.)

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Phoebe is elaborating on her plans for the badge, continuing a thought process that stemmed from Rachel's suggestion, and is not addressing Chandler or inviting his input.


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

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

Okay, how about the fact that he's engaged to another woman, who just happens to be your ex-best friend?

All right. All right, all right, all right, all right, I know it's stupid! I will go see him this afternoon, and I will just put an end to it!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's concession and stated plan to "put an end to it" directly addresses Monica's concerns and concludes the immediate discussion, leaving no open turn for Monica.


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

I didn’t give her that ring!

So whose ring is it?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; While Phoebe's question "So whose ring is it?" directly follows Ross's denial, it is posed as a general inquiry about the ring's owner, allowing for.


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

Uh, put your elbow in it.

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

Full, dry, on its back, and no loose covers.

That’s correct! This is an audio question, what do you do when the baby makes this sound? (Makes a sound like someone is choking a cat.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just asked her a direct question as part of their ongoing game of Bamboozled.


(on a pay phone holding a box) Not as upset as he's gonna be when he finds out what I did with his sweater vests!

What did you do to his sweater vests?

Let's just say there's a well-dressed pack of dogs in Ohio. Hey Monica listen is-is Phoebe there? I gotta ask her something about the car.

Yeah, she's here. Hold on a second. (She hands the phone to Phoebe.)

Hey Pheebs! Listen, this wooden box keeps sliding out from under the seat. What-what is it?

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Joey has explicitly addressed Phoebe and is asking her a question about the car, making the exchange a private one between Joey and Phoebe.


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

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

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should speak because Phoebe directly addressed him and praised his suggested idea, inviting him to acknowledge or elaborate.


(pretending to be an announcer) And the winner is…Joey Tribbiani! (He then gets excited and goes over to the counter to practice his acceptance speech using a bottle of maple syrup as the award.) Oh… Wow! I honestly never expected this. I uh, I didn’t prepare a speech. But umm, I’d like to thank (Rachel enters quietly) my parents, who’ve always been there for me. I’d also like to thank my friends, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Rachel…

I’m fourth! (Joey is startled.) Look at you with your little maple syrup award!

Yeah may-maybe you don’t tell anyone about this.

What? No! It’s not a big deal! I do that too, with my shampoo bottle.

What award are you practicing for?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's question "What award are you practicing for?" is a lighthearted, rhetorical response to her sharing her own secret, not a direct inquiry.


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

Hey, come on, it’s not your fault.

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.

joey addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a direct address to Ross, shifting the focus to Ross and suggesting Chandler should be the best man, which sets up an expected response from Ross.


Look Julio, someone left their book here.

Ah actually, that is mine.

Oh yeah, what are you reading?

Flowers of Evil, by Beaudalire. Have you read it?

Have I read it? (pause) No, are you enjoying it?

I thought I would, but the translation's no good.

Your a poet and don't know it. (she turns away and makes a face like 'I can't believe I just said that.')

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's comment was followed by her turning away and making a face, indicating it was a self-directed remark rather than an address to Julio.


So uh listen, I think I’m gonna take off now. (Starts to get up.)

(stopping him) Hey! You…can’t…leave Joey! You agreed to buy that boat, all right?! That is a contract! And plus if you leave, my boss is gonna kill me!

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Joey, physically stopping him and presenting a strong argument against his departure, which necessitates a response from him.


Oh, well he's yummy. We did a little kissin'.

Phoebe, what are you doing?

Oh, no, no, no, no. You know what, he's not into that stuff anymore. He quit for me.

Pheebs, this guy has been obsessed with your sister, for God knows how long, okay, you don't just give up something like that.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just directly challenged Phoebe's previous statement about the guy, making it Phoebe's turn to respond to Rachel's strong opinion.


Wow, what-what do you think she wants?

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

It’s possible. You are very loveable, I’d miss you if I broke up with you. (Ross glares at him) I was just trying to be supportive.

Then be supportive like a guy.

(in a deep voice) If I broke up with you, I’d miss you.

You ah, wanted to see me?

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Ross's most recent utterance, "You ah, wanted to see me?", is clearly directed at someone else, indicating a shift in focus away from their previous exchange.


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

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

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

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly implicated him by stating Chandler "sold him out," which calls for Chandler to respond to the accusation.


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

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

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

joey addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Joey's most recent utterance is a direct message to Chandler about Frankie, making the current exchange a private one between Joey and Chandler that does not involve Phoebe.


No, we haven't seen her since this morning.

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

These are for Erica!

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he was just complaining about Rachel and had his hand slapped by Monica, making Monica's subsequent comment about Erica's baby a continuation of the general conversation that invites his further engagement.


Oh yeah! Hopefully across the street if certain Dutch people would just let go.

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

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

Honey, it’s not just a matter of where you put it. I mean a baby changes everything. They cry all the time. I mean imagine bringing home some girl and trying to score when there’s a screaming baby around.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just directly countered Joey's argument about having room for a baby and then presented a scenario specifically relevant to Joey's lifestyle, inviting his further response.


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?

I have plans.

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

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

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

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a warning to the guys about Monica's packing plans, not a direct address to Monica, and the guys' subsequent scrambling for the door is a reaction to Phoebe's warning.


Honey, we were at this beautiful place, and I-I-I just put our names down for fun! I mean, what’s the harm in that?

Chandler, please don’t think I was trying to pressure you. Phoebe and Rachel…

Phoebe and Rachel! So the people that knew about our wedding before me were you, Phoebe and Rachel, Heldi, and apparently some band called Starlight Magic 7 who are available by the way!

It was a mistake. Please don’t take this to mean anything, because it doesn’t.

Yes, if it really doesn’t mean anything, because you know that I’m just not ready…

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in an emotional discussion with Chandler, who is directly expressing his feelings about not being ready for marriage, making it his turn to elaborate without interruption.


This is so cool!

, you must be very proud!

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

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

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Phoebe is not being addressed as Chandler is apologizing directly to Joey's grandmother for his mistake.


All right, that’s it, you guys! What happened out there?

What? We took a walk, nothing happened. I can back with nothing all over me.

What happened? Joey?

Well, we have to say something! We have to get it out! It’s eating me alive!! Monica got stung by a jellyfish.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant as Joey just revealed she was stung by a jellyfish, directly answering the group's questions about what happened, and the immediate conversational turn is likely for Rachel or Ross to react to this new information.


No-o-o! (To Monica) No? (She nods no.) No-o-o! Look Joey, here’s the thing, Monica and I have decided to live together, here. So, I’m gonna be moving out man.

Wait! Joey! Joey! Are you okay?!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last utterance is a direct reassurance to Joey about his impending move, making Joey the primary addressee of this specific statement.


It’s not in the apartment? (Monica gives a ‘Come on’ look) Oh no. I can’t believe this is happening again.

What are you talking about?

I’m sorry, I-I-I-I don’t live here anymore. I-I didn’t know how to tell you, but y'know everybody else knows!

That was supposed to be a good thing, I forget why. Just listen, Monica, I, do you know, okay, do you know, I couldn’t sleep for like a month because I got like a dot of ink on one of the sofa cushions.

Well, you-you coulda just turned the cushion over.

Yeah, I would’ve except I had a big spaghetti stain on the other side.

Okay, this is what I’m talking about, this. I-I need to live in a land where people can spill.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's last utterance is a self-reflection about her personal need to live in a place where people can spill, which is not a direct question or prompt for Monica to respond to.


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

That really is something; that's really cool.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Chandler is not being addressed, and Monica and Rachel are affirming the positive interpretation of Ben's comment, continuing their exchange.


Oh really? Like what Monica?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel is expected to respond as Monica is directly providing an example in answer to Rachel's previous question.


I can't believe it's Christmas already. Ya know, I mean, one day your eatin' turkey, the next thing ya know, your lords are a-leapin' and you geese are a-layin'.

Which is why geese are so relaxed this time of year.

Hey Rach. I, uh, got you a little present. [Rachel is not impressed]. . I'll open it. It's a Slinky! Remember, huh. [sings] <i>Walks down stairs, alone or in pairs, everyone knows it's</i>. . . just a big spring. Alright, you still mad at me becuase of the whole. . .

ross addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Ross is directly addressing Rachel and attempting to reconcile with her, making their exchange private.


And um, what-what is that Ross?

The physical act of love. (Hisses at her.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross's last utterance was a direct and somewhat provocative answer to her specific question, inviting her to respond to his statement.


Wait a minute...Joey. Joey you can't ask her out, she's your roommate. It-it'll be way too complicated.

Oh God, yeah.

Oh, Oh, you're right! I don't want that. I can't date her!

Yeah and you better watch the flirting too, cause you know, in such close quarters, it could be trouble.

Well, that's gonna be tough Mon. I mean it's hard for me to be around an attractive woman and not flirt.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant who just received a direct response from Joey acknowledging the difficulty of her advice, which doesn't immediately require her to speak again.


Now, you do realize that she’s a cartoon, and way out of your league?

I know, I know, I just always wondered if I could get her eyes to pop out of her head.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel and Chandler are having a private exchange about Chandler's attraction to a cartoon character, and Monica is not being addressed.


All right. Did everyone get out okay?

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe addressed the entire group with a general question about everyone's well-being, inviting individual responses after Monica's initial comment.


‘em—Now, I have you. (Monica glares at him.) Not-not that I think that I have you or think of you as property in any sort of way, I see women…

Stop it Chandler. (Chandler is relieved) I’m sorry too.

Yeah! Oh yes!

Listen, we don’t have to make that a guest room, we can think of something to do with the room together.

think of a way for us both to enjoy the room.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's utterance "think of a way for us both to enjoy the room" is an agreement and elaboration on her previous suggestion, not a direct question or prompt for her to speak again immediately.


Now-now, why would you say that Joseph?

I mean come on you guys! My own TV show? I just don’t know if I’m good enough.

Joey, what are you talking about? You’re a terrific actor.

You really think so?

Ugh, how can you even ask that question?!

Yeah, and oh she's really nice too. She taught me all about how to work the cameras, and smell-the-fart acting.

It's like, you got so many lines to learn so fast, that sometimes you need a minute to remember your next one. So while you're thinkin' of it, you take this big pause where you look all intense, you know, like this. (Does this intense look where it looks like he's smelling a fart.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is currently giving a detailed explanation and demonstration of an acting technique, which is a continuation of his previous exchange with Rachel and does not directly solicit a response from Chandler.


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!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's last utterance directly accuses Joey of talking about someone constantly and likens his behavior to a schoolyard crush, prompting a direct response from Joey.


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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's last utterance is a direct, playful challenge to her previous statement, inviting her to respond.


Oh that is over!

Phoebe, are you okay?

Yeah. Yeah, I'll be alright.

(catches it) Nah, I don't feel like playing. (She sets the ball down on the table and everyone gasps.)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because the most recent utterance is Phoebe's personal decision not to play, which doesn't directly address or invite a response from Chandler, and the "everyone gasps" is a collective reaction rather than a direct conversational turn.


You're a dork.

I can't believe this.

Chandler, I said I was sorry.

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Chandler and asked him a question, prompting him to respond to her offer of help.


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.)

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just made an offer to Chandler, who has now finished his phone call and is reacting to Joey's presence, creating an expectation for Joey to follow up or acknowledge the situation.


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

You took the same class twice.

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

phoebe addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's latest utterance is a direct address to Monica, introducing a new topic and shifting the conversational focus away from Rachel's previous comment.


messing with us! But see they don't know that we know that they know! So…

Ahh yes, the messers become the messies!

Oh Ross, honey you gotta stop torturing yourself!

Look I've already looked at like a thousand apartments this month and none of them even compares to that one!

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel and Ross are having a private conversation about Ross's apartment search, and he is not being addressed.


Check it out. (He turns around, pulls down his pants, and shows Phoebe that he’s got panties on.) How much of a man am I?!

Wow! Nice! Manly and also kind of a slut.

Y’know, I’m beginning to see what Jake was talking about.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's most recent utterance is a self-reflection on Phoebe's previous comment and not a direct question or prompt for her to respond immediately.


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

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

Yeah, no, me neither.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's "Yeah, no, me neither" serves as a concluding statement, not inviting further elaboration on Ross's dramatic interpretation of the room.


That's it! Thanks Pheebs!

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

(To Phoebe) Is that Joey?! (She nods yes) Let me talk to him!

(To Phoebe) Y'know what? I have been trying to apologize to him all week! If he's not gonna let me do it on the phone, I'm gonna go down there and do it in person.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is directed at Phoebe, explaining his intention to apologize to Joey in person, not directly addressing Joey or soliciting his immediate response.


(entering) Hey! I'm meeting Kathy in ten minutes! I've been looking all over for you!

Our place, the hall! I...

I got something for her. (Joey picks up the package, shakes it next to his ear, can't hear anything, switches ears, shakes it again.) It's a book!

(Unimpressed) A book? (Suddenly interested) Is it like a book that's also a safe?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey's question about the book is directed to him, but Joey's tone suggests he is expressing his own disappointment and a hopeful, perhaps rhetorical, wish rather than demanding an immediate factual answer.


Is this about Mark?

Hey, what do you want to drink?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Mark's general offer of "Hey, what do you want to drink?" is a new topic and not a direct response to Ross's previous question about Mark.


Okay, Joey's doing the ceremony and Chandler's giving you away.

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

phoebe addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's "Hi new dad" was addressed directly to Chandler, shifting the immediate focus to him.


This is so cool!

, you must be very proud!

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

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

She's my biggest fan. Yeah, she's the only one in the family that's believed in me.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is sharing a personal sentiment about his grandmother and is not directly addressing Chandler with a question, making it a moment for Joey to continue expressing himself.


(to Ross) Don’t try to sway her. (To Monica) (Softly) I’m your only chance to have a baby. Okay, let’s go.

We’ll each tell you how we came up with the joke and then you decide which one of us is telling the truth—me.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly addressed her, and Ross is now setting up a scenario where she is the one who needs to decide which of them is telling the truth about the joke.


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

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

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

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica directly addresses Chandler, responding to his previous statement and then explicitly asking him if he wants to take a look at the video, which directly prompts his reply.


Phoebe, you had a date three days ago.

That wasn’t a date! That was, that was just friends getting together…(quietly) having sex.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel initiated the conversation by addressing Phoebe about her date, and Phoebe's surprising clarification about "friends getting together...having sex" directly responds to Rachel's prompt, inviting Rachel's reaction.


What? Chandler! Tell 'em!

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

At least I care about his feelings!

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Chandler has physically exited the scene, making it impossible for him to respond to Joey's statement which is not addressed to him.


Joey, this is sick, it's disgusting, it's, it's—not really true, is it?

Well, who's to say what's true? I mean...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica initiated the exchange with a direct question to Joey, and his ambiguous response invites her to follow up or press for clarification.


Huh, that’s funny. You look like you’re gonna be the…

No, don’t say it! Don’t even think it!

All right. Okay Chandler, enjoy your handful. (Exits.)

All right, should we just, should we just get married? Y’know? I mean should we just do it? All the signs are telling us to do it.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica stays silent because Chandler's significant proposal to get married, while directed at her, is presented as a reflective thought process rather than a demand for an immediate response.


I… I do, I do not love Rachel. I’m gonna tell her right now about the whole thing so we can get this marriage annulled as fast as possible. Okay? Would I do that if I loved her?

I’ve never been more convinced of your love for her.

I do not have feelings for Rachel! Okay?! (He goes into her apartment.)

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross has just entered her apartment and directly addressed her by emphatically stating he does not have feelings for her, requiring her response.


All right Rock, Paper, Scissors who has to tell the whore to leave! (Joey smirks.) What?

I miss this.

I don’t think we’ve actually done this before!

No, I-I miss hanging out with you.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a reflective statement expressing his feelings about hanging out with Chandler, which doesn't directly prompt an immediate verbal response from Chandler.


Ohh, get these things out of me!

Breathe! Breathe! Breathe throw the pain.

I want the drugs Ross, I want the drugs! (He starts rocking back and forth, taking Ross with him.)

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed him by name, pleaded for drugs, and physically engaged him, requiring Ross to respond to his distress.


And here we go…

I saw this movie once where there was a door and no one knew what was behind it, and when they finally got it open millions and millions and millions of bugs came pouring out and they feasted on human flesh. Y’know it wouldn’t kill ya to respect your wife’s privacy! (He walks away and into his apartment and looks the door.) Stupid closet full of bugs!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's bizarre story and dramatic exit create a moment that invites a reaction or comment from the remaining friends.


Whats the matter with me? Why Im such a girl?

(returns) Okay, that was Mike.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's announcement about Mike provides new information that invites a follow-up question or comment from any member of the group.


Oh, thank you so much for coming. Ross, get in here!

…she came and dragged me out of the labor room to ask me why I’m not with Rachel.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and she should allow Ross to finish his ongoing story about being questioned regarding his relationship with her.


Okay! All right! How was she?

Was she good?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel is asking general questions about a third party ("she") and not directly addressing Ross.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, but Ross's statement "It could happen" is a concluding remark to her sarcastic comment, not an invitation for her to continue the argument.


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 last utterance was a direct response to his initial statement, and her running off laughing, which he reciprocates, indicates a shared, ongoing interaction that invites further engagement.


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

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

Oh, is that so? Ok. If that's really what you want, then here... I give you the headset. Well, I don't really want to give you the headset. Well I guess if you're taking over, you should probably return these messages. (hands her a stack of papers with messages and calls to return)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica has just interrupted her speech, sarcastically offered her the "headset," and handed her a stack of messages, effectively taking control of the situation and putting Phoebe in a passive role.


(as Ursula) Okay, yeah, so it's not gonna work.

Why? Is it because I'm friends with Phoebe?

(as Ursula) If it was, would you stop hanging out with her?

(Thinking carefully) no. No, I, I couldn't do that.

(as Ursula) Um, then yes, it's 'cause of Phoebe! So, you know, it's either her or me.

Then, uh, then I'm sorry.

(as Ursula) You know... (unconsciously putting a hand on his knee) You're gonna be really, really hard to get over.

I don't know whether it's just 'cause we're breakin' up or... what, but you have never looked so beautiful.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's emotional declaration about Ursula's beauty is a concluding statement in their "breakup" exchange that doesn't require an immediate verbal response from "Ursula.".


What? You know about the plate thing?

Oh, yeah. Joey doesn’t share food. I mean, just last week we were having breakfast and he had a couple of grapes on his plate and ...

(mad and pointing a finger to himself) JOEY DOESN’T SHARE FOOD!

(he thinks a little, considering the option and seems to be quite satisfied) I like that! A sharing buffer! Yeah! I’ll order some extra fries! Maybe a plate of onion rings. Yeah. And a shrimp cocktail. And some buffalo wings. Maybe an individual pizza, uh? And some mozzarella sticks. (he looks absorbed in his food thoughts) What were we talking about?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's lengthy, self-absorbed monologue about food, concluding with a rhetorical question to himself, does not invite a direct response from anyone else.


(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.

So Phoebe, why are there men's shoes by the door.

monica addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica directly addressed Phoebe with a question about men's shoes, shifting the focus away from Joey's previous interaction with Hugsy.


Wow! Hey, why are you all dressed up?

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he and Rachel are discussing their shared experience of taking Emma to Ralph Lauren, and Rachel's comment about Emma being mistaken for a boy is a direct follow-up to Ross's previous question about Emma looking cute.


What about your massage client?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe is directly responding to her previous question about the massage client and is still elaborating on the situation.


Really?! (To Rachel) Hey, y’know what? Since you have such a great sense of what I need, uh ooh, here’s-here’s 60 bucks, why don’t you take Phoebe down to that Colonial flea market of yours and get me some stuff.

No! I do want to!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Phoebe's enthusiastic clarification "No! I do want to!" is a self-contained statement about her own desire regarding the proposed activity, not a direct question or prompt for Ross to respond.


Wow, this is serious. I’ve never known you to pay money for any kindof capade.

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Joey is currently reflecting on his personal feelings about the woman, which doesn't directly solicit a further comment or question from Chandler.


Let me see that.

This one right here. (Ross whines.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just whined in reaction to Joey showing something, indicating he has a strong feeling or complaint to vocalize about the ongoing exchange.


Hello! (Listens) Oh yeah! Hey! Hold on a second she's right here! (To Phoebe) It's Chandler.

Hello Phoebe, I've been thinking about you all day. (He's holding the phone so that Monica can hear it as well.)

I'll have to get back to you on that. Okay, bye! (Hangs up.) Oh my God! He wants me to come over and feel his bicep and more!

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe's excited exclamation about the phone call is directed to others in the room, not to him, after she has already hung up the phone.


Ooh. I-I don't know Chan. I'm not so good with remembering    lines.

(Can't believe what he hears) Well, thank God your    livelihood doesn't depend on it.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's sarcastic remark directly responds to Joey's previous statement about remembering lines, creating an expectation for Joey to acknowledge or counter the comment.


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

There it is. Joey, what are you doing?

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Joey with a question about his actions, requiring a response from him.


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

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

That is gonna hurt tomorrow!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement "That is gonna hurt tomorrow!" is a self-commentary about his own anticipated pain, not a direct address or question requiring a response from her.


Joey! The baby is kicking for the first time! Will you please come feel this?!

Oh, y’know what? Maybe uh, you…you should come to me. I’m a not, I’m not wearing any bottoms.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey just delivered a humorous response to her direct request, creating a moment for a reaction or a natural pause in the exchange.


No, really. Really, Pheebs, you’re not gonna be the one worrying about saving for college, or yelling at them when they’re bad, y’know, or deciding to put them on Ritalin when they just won’t calm down. Y’know?

I mean, you’re the one they’re gonna come to when they wanna run away from home, and the one they talk to about sex.

And you just get to be cool Aunt Phoebe!

Cool Aunt Phoebe. I am pretty cool!

And y’know what else, oh my God, are they gonna love you.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct continuation of her praise for Phoebe, who has just responded, making it a direct exchange between Rachel and Phoebe.


Monica, you should totally put your name down on the list

What?! Are you crazy?! I’m not getting married! I’m not even engaged.

Yeah hon, it can’t hurt to put your name down! I mean in if two years if you’re not engaged you just don’t use it.

Well, I mean I guess there is no harm in putting my name down.

I’m gonna do it too!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's declaration that she will also put her name down is a statement of her own intent, not a direct question or prompt for Monica to respond further at this moment.


Fine, we'll call the next one Ella.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross is expressing a concern about "our baby" directly to Rachel, inviting her to respond to his worry.


So Ross, how umm, how did it go with Bonnie?

What? Oh! I gotta tell you, I-I wasn’t expecting to like her at all, I mean I actually wasn’t expecting to like anyone right now, but she’s really terrific.

No, I-I’m saying I liked her.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Phoebe should speak because she initiated the conversation with Ross about Bonnie, and Ross's most recent utterance is a direct continuation of his response to her initial question.


Rach, you don't have to call whenever you have a little   question, okay? Trust me, I know this.

All right, I trust you. (Continues to dial)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and he should speak because Rachel's action of continuing to dial directly contradicts her verbal agreement with him, prompting him to address the inconsistency.


Okay, go to the left. (Joey goes starboard or sits on the right side of the boat.) The left!

(hurrying over) Okay! Okay, you’re yelling again! See that?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's last utterance directly addresses her and comments on her yelling, prompting her to respond to his observation or continue giving instructions.


What are these, like famous chickens?

Hey, sorry I'm late. Congratulations, Mon. (to Ross) I'm not sorry I'm late.How incredible was my afternoon with Jade?

Well, pretty incredible according to the message she left you on my machine. Hey,Chandler, why is this woman leaving a message for you on my machine?

Oh, see, I had to tell her that my number was your number, because I couldn'ttell her that my number was my number because she thinks that my number is Bob's number.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler just finished explaining the confusing phone number situation directly in response to Ross's previous question, inviting a reaction or follow-up from Ross.


Oh my God. I cannot keep having this same fight over and over again, Ross, no, you’re, you’re, you’re making this too hard.

Oh I’m, I’m making this too hard. Okay, what do you want me to do.

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross just agreed to her suggestion of taking a break and proposed an activity, prompting her to respond to his agreement or the new suggestion.


Well, then, I might as well offer to stay.

(to Chandler and Monica) Hey, does anybody else feel bad about Ross?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey directly asked Chandler and Monica a question about Ross, making Chandler an addressee who is expected to respond.


No really, you tell me what’s up.

I-I forgot my underwear. (Ross lets her go.)

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the exchange with Rachel, and her surprising explanation "I-I forgot my underwear" is a direct response to his earlier prompt, creating an expectation for him to acknowledge or react.


(she hurries after him) Wait, we still have time to talk and they’re-they're not even in the car yet! (She takes a quick look down the street.) Oh look, there they go, okay. (She hurries in, too)

Okay Phoebe, we should probably go back now.

(doing Clunkers) Please don't leave me, I'll be lonely.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Monica and Phoebe are having a direct exchange about leaving, and Rachel is not being addressed.


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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's "listen, listen!" signals his intention to continue speaking and elaborate on his previous statement, not to solicit an immediate response from her.


(overhearing that) Why don't you just go out with her!

(following him) And did you notice the ice? (Gestures to 3 huge buckets of ice on the table.) Look! We have it all! We have crushed! Cubed! And dry! Watch! (Pours some water onto the dry ice, causing it to evaporate/smoke.) Ahhh! Mystical!

Chandler! Everyone--no one's eating my Tuscan finger food 'cause they're all filling up on Phoebe's snow cones!

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's "Snow cones! Yuck!" is a sarcastic retraction directed at Monica after she glared at him, not an invitation for Phoebe to continue promoting the snow cones.


Oh, Phoebe, she couldn't stop crying! With those thick glasses, her tears looked giant.

I know, it's tough. You know what the first thing I did after my mother's funeral was?

Pay the caterer! Look, I've had a lot of jobs, okay, and there are some people who just always try to get out of paying. It's either, you know, "that massage wasn't long enough, or, "I don't recognize any of those songs," or, you know, "these sombreros aren't big enough. Bad little white girl!"

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation with Phoebe, and Phoebe's lengthy anecdote, while a tangent, is still directed at Monica as the primary listener, providing an opportunity for Monica to acknowledge or respond to Phoebe's experience.


(forcing the door open) Come on, Rachel, come on! Talk to me! Please!!

I can’t talk to you. I can’t even look at you right now!

Just get away from me!

No, it was a mistake! I made a mistake! Okay?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in a heated argument with Ross, and after his emotional admission of a mistake, her silence indicates a continued refusal to engage or a moment of processing his words.


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

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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross is directly addressing Rachel, making their exchange a private one that does not involve Chandler.


She’s mad because I know today’s her laundry day and that means she’s wearing her old lady underpants.

I can check that for ya.

I just—I can’t believe that you think that you and Chandler know me and Rachel better than we know you.

monica addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica directly addressed "you and Chandler" in her challenge, but her statement was a declarative challenge rather than a direct question, allowing for a pause or for Joey to respond.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the exchange by asking Ross a direct question, and Ross just provided a direct answer to Joey's question.


Hey, you can cancel plans with friends if there is the possibility for sex!

Phoebe he’s right, that is the rule.

ross addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey introduced the rule, Ross's subsequent affirmation "Phoebe he’s right, that is the rule" is directed at Phoebe, making her the expected next speaker.


So I got ya something. [tosses Joey a bag of plastic spoons]

These'll go great in my new place. You know, 'till I get real ones.

Well, I can't use these forever. I mean, let's face it, they're no friend to the environment.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he initiated the gift-giving exchange, and Joey's most recent comment about the environmental impact of the plastic spoons directly references the gift Chandler just gave him, inviting a response.


Oh. Oh, those little clunky Amish things you think go with everything.

Whoah, ooh, why is the air in here so negative?

Rachel lost Marcel.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's panicked question, "C'mon, you guys, what're we gonna do, what're we gonna do?", is a general plea to the group for help and does not specifically address him or require his immediate individual response.


Joey! This is not like learning to ride a horse! This is like learning to…grow a turtleneck!

I kn-I know! I know! Okay? And apparently tomorrow when I go in to meet the director I have to take off my clothes so that they can see what my body looks like.

Oh my God, what are you gonna do?!

I just have to call my agent and tell her I can’t do the part. (Gets up for the phone.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just asked Joey what he was going to do, and Joey's declaration that he has to call his agent directly responds to her question and invites her further reaction.


Guys, do you think we should ask Ross to come along?

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a self-deprecating, playful comment about his own ski skills that does not directly address Joey or require an immediate response.


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

(handing Joey the bill) Here you go.

gunther addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Gunther is directly addressing Joey by handing him the bill, making the current exchange between them and not involving Ross.


Why aren't you guys at the movie?

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just directly accused him of talking too loud and causing them to be thrown out, which requires Ross to respond to the accusation.


(on phone) Okay, great!  Bye. (Hangs up as Chandler enters.) So guess who’s coming to Thanksgiving dinner?

Oh! That’s great, they haven’t seen the place since I moved in!

Yeah, and y’know, if you could not mention to them that we live together, that would be great! (Quickly trying to change subjects), I was thinking we would eat around four.

(shocked at the news) Why can’t I tell them that we live together?

Because they don’t know we’re dating. (Again, trying to quickly change subjects.) Do you think we should eat in the kitchen? (Goes to the sink and the stove to cook.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's most recent utterance directly answers his previous question about why he cannot tell his parents they live together, and her subsequent attempt to change the subject is also directed at him.


All right, were you guys smoking something in the back of our van?

Really. And what do you mean you never have fun anymore? You have fun with me, remember that time we saw those strippers and you paid me 50 bucks to eat that book?

Joey, you are gonna love this guy. Gandolf is like the party wizard!

Well, why do you call him Gandolf?

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Joey's question "Well, why do you call him Gandolf?" is directed at Ross, continuing their specific exchange about the party wizard.


The only reason you're doing this to Joey is because you're bored. Okay, it's not his fault that you're unemployed.

Come on look guys, don't fight.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's rhetorical question "Oh, so being a good friend means acting like a total jerk?" is directed at the person he is arguing with, not Joey, and does not invite Joey to respond.


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

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

Joey! Why is Janine not coming over for dinner?!

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey just responded directly to Monica's question about why Janine isn't coming for dinner, making the immediate exchange between Monica and Joey.


So Ross, how umm, how did it go with Bonnie?

What? Oh! I gotta tell you, I-I wasn’t expecting to like her at all, I mean I actually wasn’t expecting to like anyone right now, but she’s really terrific.

No, I-I’m saying I liked her.

Yeah, y'know what, there are other fish in the sea.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's comment "Yeah, y'know what, there are other fish in the sea" is a direct, albeit misinformed, response to his previous statement, but it functions as a general consoling remark that does not directly solicit an immediate verbal reply from him.


Oh, why? What's up?

I have an audition for this play and for some of it I have to speak French. Which, according to my résumé, I'm fluent in.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's revelation about needing to speak French for an audition, despite not being fluent, creates an opening for Ross to react or comment on the situation.


(smiling from ear to ear) Well, Gladys say hello to    your new home! (she holds out the 'painting')

(surprised by how ugly it is) Wow! (sarcastic) Oh,    she's so nice and big! Oh, Monica, where are you going to display Gladys oh    so proudly? (looks around for a spot)

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

thing that you see when you walk in the door!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance is a continuation of her sarcastic suggestion about where to display the painting, not a new question or prompt for Monica to respond, as Monica has already addressed Rachel's previous direct question.


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

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

Terrible. If-if I want something done right, I have to do it myself. Other people just wreck stuff. I really think I might kill someone tonight.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a general expression of extreme frustration and anger, not a direct address or question to him, allowing her to continue her rant or for another speaker to respond.


No, I'm sorry.

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

rachel addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should stay silent because Rachel is expressing her personal anxieties and fears about Ross and Julie in an emotional monologue, not directly addressing Monica or soliciting a response from her.


Ohhh. I thought it was like Long Island.

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

Hey, what time is it?

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

Are you serious?!

Yeah. I realized it about a half-hour ago but I didn't want to say anything 'cause I didn't want to jinx it.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's last utterance directly answers Ross's previous question "Are you serious?!" and provides new information about Joey's realization.


But hey, Ross, this place is available now!

(To Joey) So, you-you think I should go ahead and take this place?

Oh, it's perfect!

(To Chandler) How about you?

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Ross has explicitly shifted his question from Joey to Chandler, making Joey no longer the addressed participant.


Hey! You remembered to put clothes on this morning.

Fifth day's a charm.

Oh, Joey, it's so great to be back here. I gotta tell you, you're       making it so easy on me and Emma.

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addressed Joey by name and expressed gratitude for his help, inviting a response from him.


I do not have baby fever!

Oh please, you are obsessed with babies and-and marriage and everything that's related to babies and-and marriage! I've got an idea, why don't we turn down the heat on this pressure cooker?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic of "baby fever" and Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct accusation and a suggestion to her to "turn down the heat on this pressure cooker," which warrants a response from her.


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

Joey, why is your cable out?

I uh, oh! Because, uh, I haven’t really paid the bill

If you need money, will you please-please just let me loan you some money?

No, Chandler. Look, forget about it, okay? Look, I know things have been a little tight since Janine moved out. Oh, was she hot.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has explicitly told him to "forget about it" regarding the money, and his subsequent comment about Janine is a self-contained observation that does not prompt a direct response.


No. No, y'know you don’t, you don’t wear enough of this. (Rachel is shocked) What?

Since when, since when do you think I don’t wear enough of this?

Well I, close your eyes, I just think you’re gonna like this a little better, ‘cause, close-close... (He gets some more on the brush)

(blows it) Sorry. ‘Cause umm, I think this will make you a little more sophisticated.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just made a direct comment about her appearance ("make you a little more sophisticated") while applying makeup to her, which invites her reaction.


Well you sure used a large font.

Eh, yeah, well ah, waitress at a coffee shop and cheer squad co-captain only took up so much room.

Hey-hey-hey that’s funny! Your funny Chandler! Your a funny guy! You wanna know what else is really funny?!

Something else I might have said?

I don’t know, I don’t know, weren’t you the guy that told me to quit my job when I had absolutely nothing else to do. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel has just directly accused him with a rhetorical question and followed it with mocking laughter, which doesn't require an immediate verbal response from Chandler.