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

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

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

Oh, I haven’t had that feeling since I first started going out with Chandler. Wow, I’m never gonna have that feeling again am I?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic about her intense feelings, and Monica's reflective statement about never having "that feeling again" is an emotional response to Phoebe's previous utterance, inviting Phoebe to continue the shared emotional exchange.


I think they're very nice.

I like them a lot.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's general statement "I like them a lot" is not a direct address or question to Rachel, allowing the conversation to continue without an immediate response from Rachel.


Hey! How’d your date go with Jake?

Oh, great! We couldn’t keep our eyes off each other all night and then every once and a while y’know, he’d kinda lean over and stroke my hair and touch my neck. (Does that to Monica.)

Okay, stop it Phoebe, you’re getting me all tingly.

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

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is continuing her narrative about her date, describing her internal thoughts, and has not yet completed her turn or prompted Monica for a response.


Yeah, I think she wants the old one back.

But he's the same.

Joey, come on!

He's the same!

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a personal realization directed at the new Hugsy, not an address to Rachel that requires her to respond.


Ross! You gotta stop! Okay?! You can’t just stare through the peep hole for three hours! You’re gonna get peep eye!

I knew it! I knew it! I always knew she liked him! Y'know, she’d say no, but here we are! Right? We just broke up, first thing she does!

Hey, it’s been like three weeks!

You slept with somebody three hours after you thought you broke up. I mean bullets have left guns slower!

Here they come, here they come. Oh-ho, if she kisses him goodnight, I’m gonna kill myself, I swear. I can’t, I can’t watch this. (turns away, then quickly turns to look again) Come on, date over! Date over! Uh-oh, here we go, she’s going in.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Ross's most recent utterance is a self-directed monologue narrating his observations and emotional distress about Rachel, not a direct address to Chandler.


Any chance you think the couch looks good there?

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

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe is recounting a personal anecdote to the group, and Rachel is not being directly addressed or expected to respond to the story.


(re-entering) I’m gonna start getting ready! (Goes back into her room.)

God! Don’t—We can’t let her start getting ready! This is too awful! Oh God, but wait she’ll be in the gown and then he won’t show up and then she’s gonna have to take off the gown…

Shhh! Stop it! Stop it Rachel! You can’t do this here! (She drags her into the bathroom.)

I’m sorry. I’m sorry. It’s just…It’s just so sad!

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as she has re-entered her room and Rachel and Phoebe have moved into the bathroom for a private discussion about Monica's situation.


Actually, I was gonna do them jullienne.

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

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her at the beginning of her phone call, sharing dramatic news about quitting her job.


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

I’m gonna be on two TV shows!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel directly addressed Monica and Phoebe to share the exciting news about Ralph Lauren, making a verbal reaction from Monica a natural follow-up to her gasp.


Ross, you don’t have to yell.

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the previous exchange with Ross, and Ross's subsequent comment about a "scene" appears to be directed at Joey, inviting a response about a performance or audition.


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

Oh well, that makes it not terrible.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she directly told Chandler to leave, and he just responded to her command with a sarcastic remark, prompting her to continue the exchange.


That's so funny, 'cause I was thinking you look more like Joey Tribbiani, man slash woman.

You know those posters for the city free clinic?

Do you know which one you're gonna be?

No, but I hear lyme disease is open, so... (crosses fingers)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just asked Joey a direct question, and Joey's most recent utterance was a response to that question, creating an expectation for Chandler to acknowledge or continue the exchange.


So what?! That doesn’t give you the right to ditch me!

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

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey just delivered a definitive counter-argument to her complaint, stating a general principle rather than inviting further elaboration from her.


You're not? Then why did you ask us if we wanted to go?

Oh umm, that's because I just wanted to y'know walk in on me and Chandler while we were, y'know, doing it all night. Will you excuse me for just a second?

to stop this competitive thing! Okay? It's crazy. {Finally! The voice of reason.} I mean, just impress Gary and Phoebe we have to go upstairs and have sex over and over and I'm saying no to this, why? Get your coat.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's final statement "Get your coat" is a direct instruction to her, signaling a conclusion to the competitive discussion and an action for her to take rather than a prompt for a verbal response.


How come you didn't come over earlier?

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

Hey, Ross, want some cider?

No. (to Rachel) So, um, let's see your pretty close, huh. Make-up's on, hair's done.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Ross's "No" concluded their brief interaction, and Ross has now redirected his attention to Rachel with comments clearly addressed to her.


Yeah, well you promised Barry, you'd marry him. (Rachel glares at her, and she retreats to safety between Richard's legs)

Look you guys, I have to go, I'm the Maid-of-Honor. And besides you know what I just need to be in a room again with these people and feel good about myself.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Monica should speak because Rachel's general address to "you guys" about her need to leave and feel good about herself follows Monica's direct and provocative comment, inviting a further response from Monica.


Is this because I come over here without knocking and eat your food? (Walks towards the fridge) Because I can stop doing that, (looks at the fridge) I really, really think I can!

(goes towards Joey) You know that's not the reason Joe. (Joey hugs him and after, he takes something from the fridge and puts it in his mouth. He goes back to where he was standing before)

What the hell are you doin'?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's exclamation "What the hell are you doin'?" is directed at Chandler, but Chandler has not performed any action that would warrant such a reaction, suggesting Joey might.


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

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

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

ross addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Ross directly addressed Joey and declared him his best man, making the current exchange between Ross and Joey.


Oh yeah. If you ah, move your hamper, you see what color the tile used to be. (Monica gasps) Yeah.

I can’t live like this! What are we gonna do? What are we gonna do?

Relax. Here hold this (hands her his beer). This old stuff just comes right off. (he bends down to try and lift some tile right in the middle of the floor, in his tight pants.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just expressed distress and asked questions about the apartment's condition, to which Joey directly responded by telling her to relax and demonstrating a solution.


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

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

Oh, yeah, that’s the word I use when I can’t remember the real thing.

Okay. Hang up! That’s it! Come on!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's final utterance, "Okay.


No-hey-no! If you don’t want me to do it, I except that. I don’t care about that. I just…I don’t want you to be upset.

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's most recent utterance directly involves him in a hypothetical scenario ("she wanted you first!") that continues the topic Joey introduced about not wanting someone to be upset.


Hey! How come the door's locked?

Just a second.

(hushed) No, no, no, no, no. Joey can't know that I'm here.

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the exchange by asking why the door was locked and, having received only a brief acknowledgement from Monica, is still waiting for entry or further explanation.


Listen, I’m sure that dad doesn’t care. He probably thought this was funny; he’ll be telling this story for years!

I don’t want him to tell this story for years.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's statement "I don't want him to tell this story for years" is a personal expression of his desire, not a direct question or prompt for Monica to immediately offer further reassurance or counter-argument.


No, you sh—No you said you made that up!!

I know, but don’t you think the sick thing is way better than the play thing?

Eh, they’re both good. I generally just go with, Monica’s drunk again. (Monica glares at him.)

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly referenced Monica with a teasing comment, and her non-verbal glare indicates her engagement and readiness to respond to his remark.


(entering) Hey Ross? Umm, I just ran into Caitlin in the hallway and-and uh, you must be getting better at this flirting stuff than I thought.

What do you mean?

Well, I don't get it, but she wanted me to give you her phone number. (Hands him the slip of paper with the phone number on it.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Ross, and her last utterance was a direct response to his previous question, giving him information and an object (the phone number) that requires his acknowledgement.


I don't have travel insurance.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's general comment about "people living on the edge" creates an opening for anyone in the group, including Monica, to react to the situation concerning Chandler.


Come on guys! Suck it up! We're closing in on ten hours! It's gut-check time!

I don't know who made you the boss? All right? We (Ross and him) invented this game!

joey addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey directly challenged her attempt to take charge by questioning her authority and asserting his and Ross's ownership of the game, which does not explicitly demand an immediate verbal response from her.


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!

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

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

You had a rough day, uh?

Yeah, just so weird seeing him like that, you know? I mean he is a doctor, you don't expect doctors to get sick!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant who just asked Rachel if she had a rough day, and Rachel is now directly elaborating on her feelings about that rough day to him.


Yes. Yes I do.

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

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey directly addressed Ross with a question requiring him to make a choice in the game.


Wha-, oh, quit it.

Oh my God.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER, as Ross and Rachel are having a brief, reactive exchange that does not involve her or invite her participation.


Phoebe we just saw mine, let me see yours.

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

You didn't get it?

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

I know, I know, and I was gonna get it but then he came in with this needle and uh, di-, did you know they do this with needles?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Phoebe's last utterance is a direct response to Rachel's previous accusation about not getting the tattoo, continuing their active exchange.


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

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

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

Yeah, I really liked that fighter pilot one.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica initiated the shared observation about the strippers' attractiveness, and Phoebe just responded by agreeing and specifying which one she liked, making it Monica's turn to continue the discussion.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is expressing his strong emotional reaction to the situation, not directly prompting Rachel for further input.


And thank you, for that.

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

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just made a direct comment about his flirting abilities, which invites a response from him.


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

I think on some levels she already knows.

Phoebe, she doesn’t know that you sneak out every night, she doesn’t know that you sneak back every morning, and she doesn’t know that you’ve been living with your Grandmother’s for a week now.

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross is directly addressing her, refuting her previous statement, and providing specific details about what Monica doesn't know, which prompts a further response from Phoebe.


You didn't get it?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel directly addressed her and accused her of the situation, requiring Phoebe to respond to the blame.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's playful, boastful remark is a concluding statement to their exchange about the date, not directly soliciting a further verbal response from Joey.


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

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

Oh, wait Joey! We fought the Nazis in World War II, not World War I.

rachel addressed joey, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance is a direct correction to Joey's historical reference, not an address to Monica.


I… I don’t know what you are talking about.

Come on! Admit it! That was the best nap you ever had!

I’ve said it! Okay?! But it’s over Joey!

I want to do it again.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's last utterance, "I want to do it again," is a direct statement to Ross, continuing their playful argument about the nap and inviting Ross to respond to the suggestion.


Joey, no means no!

Aww, Rach, I think you look cute (kisses her on the cheek, then looks at Ross) And you, uh, you, you I could eat with a spoon (goes to kiss him).

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Joey's playful comments and actions are directed solely at Rachel and Ross, not involving Chandler in the current exchange.


Hey, honey! What’s the matter? (Monica shows her, her hat.) Fine, I was just trying to be nice! Whoa!

I mean I have not been picked on this much since kindergarten and they had to bring in someone from junior high to do the see-saw with me. (Joey laughs and Monica glares at him.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's glare is directed specifically at Joey for laughing at her complaint, indicating an immediate interaction between Monica and Joey.


Then you’re not invited. (Starts for the door again.)

All right fine! You’re not invited to the party we’re gonna have either.

The baby shower for Phoebe!

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Phoebe's sudden emotional outburst and Rachel's subsequent comforting action have shifted the conversation's focus to Phoebe's emotional state, making Joey an observer rather than an active participant in the current exchange.


(taking the phone and hanging it up) Sorry, I thought you were talking to me.

Rachel! I'll just call her back.

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel should speak because Ross directly addressed her by name immediately after she interrupted his phone call, creating a direct exchange that requires her response.


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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she was just giving Joey advice and was then included in Joey's direct address to "you guys" to clear out, making her part of the group expected to respond or react to the ongoing situation.


Oh, like you don’t already have everything.

Phoebe, your in pain, would you just go to the dentist, just go.

All right, fine, fine, but if you’re my next victim, don’t come back as a poltergeist and like suck me into the TV set.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just urged Phoebe to go to the dentist, and Phoebe's latest utterance is a direct response agreeing to that request, which concludes the immediate exchange.


Yeah, which was nice.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe's open-ended question "You guys wanna try and catch a late movie or something?" is addressed to the group, allowing for any participant to respond and not specifically singling out Chandler for an immediate answer.


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

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

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

chandler was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe directly addressed Chandler with a dismissive comment, making him the focus of her last utterance and inviting a response.


No! The guy is mean. I mean really mean. I think you should stay away from him.

, maybe, I should stay away from all men.

No, it’s not just ‘cause I’m jealous. (Both Monica and Chandler give him a ‘Come on’ look) I mean I’m not, I’m not, I’m not jealous, okay? It’s… Look, the guy, he screamed, he actually screamed at this couple sitting in our seats.

Yeah, and at the end of the play, he, he got up y'know, and he just started like, (claps his hands) banging his hands together!

Okay, fine, fine. You don’t want to believe me? No, that’s fine. (starts to leave)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's dismissive statement and action of starting to leave signal an end to the current discussion, making further input from Chandler unnecessary.


Oh.... my God.

(pats Chandler on the leg) That's good, just keep rubbing your head. That'll turn back time.

No it's not. It's small. It's tiny. It's petite. It's wee.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler is still elaborating on his distress about his haircut by listing multiple synonyms for "small," indicating he has not finished expressing his thought.


But equally real!

Well, this sounds like fun! Well, you know what? Actually? People are    getting a little antsy waiting Emma to wake up from her nap, so would you mind    performing them once now?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, but Rachel's direct request to "perform them once now" is clearly addressed to another character who can perform, not Joey.


They live on the upper east side on Park Avenue!

Oh yeah, she can't be herself.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just made a statement about "They" and Rachel's subsequent comment "Oh yeah, she can't be herself" directly relates to and continues the topic Phoebe introduced, inviting further elaboration.


(to the girls) Hi! Hi! Listen, my friend Ross is about to be divorced for the third time, but wouldn’t you date him?

And if you wait right here, I’ll go get Ross. (Phoebe grabs his arm and prevents him from escaping.)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just physically prevented Ross from escaping after his sarcastic comment, and the conversational turn is now open for Ross or the girls to react to her action.


So, I uh… I called the doctor and now we both know the sex of the baby.

That’s right. The student has become the master.

Ross, I swear, I don’t know.

Oh, come on, you know it’s a girl!

You really didn’t know?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross is directly questioning her about whether she knew the baby's sex.


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

Okay, how about, for a guy, Thatcher?

Ross, why do you hate our child?

Fine, you go.

But only if it’s a girl.

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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross and Rachel are engaged in a direct, back-and-forth debate about baby names, and Phoebe is not being addressed or invited to contribute to their private exchange.


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

Phoebe, 800 is toll free, 801 is-is Utah.

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a self-correction and a concluding thought about the phone number, not a direct address or question to Ross, indicating she is processing the information herself.


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

No! (She nods no to Chandler) Because he didn't believe in my movie! Which is a big mistake because it is real! Real!

(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.

Uhh Pheebs, I heard that. Can you put him on?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should stay silent because Joey just addressed Phoebe, asking her to put Chandler on the phone, which requires Phoebe to act before Chandler can speak.


Rach, you can’t look fat in an x-ray.

Okay! Now you stay out here, and you think about what you did!!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's dramatic and scolding remark is not directed at him, effectively concluding the previous exchange and shifting the focus away from Ross's interaction with Rachel.


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

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

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

ross addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey was previously active, Ross's most recent utterance is a direct address to Chandler, shifting the focus away from Joey and making him a bystander in this specific exchange.


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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel's encouragement is directed at Chandler, making Ross a bystander in this direct exchange between Rachel and Chandler.


Well Joey, we’re all…we’re all very proud of you.

No just, nobody press on my stomach.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's latest utterance is a general request about his physical comfort rather than a direct address or question prompting Monica for a reply.


But I thought you wanted to live by yourself.

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

Joey, why don't you talk to Chandler about moving back?

You really think he'd take me? I mean, we had a pretty good talk last night but, when I moved out, I hurt him bad.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe interjected to suggest Joey talk to Chandler, and Joey is now responding directly to Phoebe's point about Chandler.


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

Yeah, I know.

What? What do you mean you know?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey has just finished explaining how he knew about Chandler's financial troubles, providing a complete answer to Chandler's direct question.


You're right, I'm sorry. Will you marry me?

Aw, and I was gonna ask you to marry me because I forgot to say hello to you last week.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is the direct recipient of Ross's marriage proposal, and Phoebe's humorous interjection does not shift the primary address away from Rachel, who is expected to respond.


Phoebe, come on that's silly.

All right, so let's switch.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Phoebe's "All right, so let's switch" is a direct response to Rachel's previous comment and proposes an action, inviting Rachel to continue the exchange.


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!

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should speak because Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct, slightly chiding response to his repeated use of her full name, which he initiated in their ongoing playful exchange.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the choice for Chandler, and Chandler's "I don't care" is a direct response that requires Joey to proceed with the game.


Wait, wait, Chandler, this is what you're havin' for Thanksgiving dinner? What, what, what is it with you and this holiday?

All right, I'm nine years old.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler has just begun to tell a story in response to her previous question, indicating he intends to continue speaking.


What?! He got to do it at your first wedding!

Joey, I figured you’d understand. I mean, I-I’ve known him a lot longer.

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly addressed Joey and responded to Joey's previous complaint, inviting Joey to continue the discussion about the wedding.


Okay. Head Ross! Head Ross! Head Ross!

Right! Right! I just—I want you to know that I’m going to be there through this whole thing, okay? Okay? The doctor’s appointments, the uh, the Lamaze classes, uh baby-proofing the apartment—Although we could probably worry about that ‘til after we get married.

Well yeah, I think we should get married.

What, because that’s your answer to everything?

No, because that’s the right thing to do.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Ross and asked a pointed question about their relationship status, requiring his immediate response.


Yeah—No wait! Joey no wait it is. It’s something. It’s-it’s umm…it’s my boss.

What?! Oh my-oh my God!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's surprised reaction "What?! Oh my-oh my God!" is a direct response to her revelation about her boss, prompting her to continue explaining.


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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Joey's last utterance is an observational statement about their shared activity rather than a direct question or prompt for Ross to respond.


You told me you hate massages!

let Phoebe in.

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has just expressed disbelief and asked a direct question, indicating she is still in the middle of an emotional outburst and has not yet fully yielded the.


Oh, right, right, shut up.

Chandler, nobody likes breaking up with someone. You just gotta do it.

No, I know, but it's just so hard, you know? I mean, you're sitting there with her, she has no idea what's happening, and then you finally get up the courage to do it, and there's the horrible awkward moment when you've handed her the note.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, as Chandler is elaborating on his personal feelings and the difficulty of breaking up, continuing the discussion that Monica previously contributed to, but his detailed explanation doesn't explicitly require an immediate response from her.


I’m sick of Japanese. We’re not going there.

All right, wherever you wanna go is cool.

(showing the Playboy magazine to Gunther) Oh, hey, Gunther, check this out.

ross addressed gunther, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER because Ross has initiated a new exchange directly with Gunther, shifting the focus away from the previous dinner discussion that involved Monica and Rachel.


Then why did you move?!

Because I knew you were lying!

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the physical interaction of dragging Rachel, and Rachel is directly addressing her with commands to stop, requiring a response or continuation of the action.


(stopping him) Hey, whoa-whoa! What's she like?

Uhh, well, she's…really good in bed.

Joey, I thought you were gonna try to be friends first!

(To Rachel) Well look, hey, it's all your fault!

Well because you didn't give me advice! No! You gave me a pickup line! As soon as I told her I wanted to y'know, build a foundation and be friends first. I suddenly, through no fault of my own, became irresistible to her! (Pause) And her roommate!

What about the closeness?

Closeness-shmoshness! There was three of us for crying out loud!

(entering) All right! Hey, who wants pizza?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's most recent utterance is a general offer of pizza to the entire group, not a direct question or comment specifically addressed to Chandler.


Oh Ross, hi.

Phoebe, what are you doing?

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's statement "I’m sorry, I’m with a client right now" is a clear signal that she is busy and cannot continue the conversation, indicating Ross should disengage.


Well, look at that, same thing.

Listen, in the middle of everything if I scream the word, "Yippee!" just ignore me.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's comment is a general announcement to the group rather than a direct address to Rachel that requires her specific response.


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

Glass, sand, whatever. (Walks out as Monica and Phoebe turn to check on the babies again.)

Oh it’s so cute. I wonder what age it is when you stop being able to put both legs over your head.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because he just walked out of the room, and Monica's observation about the babies' flexibility is a general comment not addressed to him.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should speak because Joey is directly addressing her with a personal reflection about their date, continuing their ongoing exchange.


Chandler is supposed to find out if he's getting an assistent job at his ad agency. But out of the 15 interns, they are only hiring three.

One of the slots got filled.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler just delivered a significant update about his job situation, which he is likely to elaborate on or for which he expects a reaction from the group.


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

Okay, then I'm Swedish...

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's playful declaration "Okay, then I'm Swedish..." is a self-contained response to Rachel's previous comment that does not explicitly solicit a further verbal reply from Rachel.


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

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

Oh, Monica, I figured I'd come by tomorrow morning and pick up Fluffy's old cat toy, OK?

Only if you say his full name.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly responded to his request about the cat toy by setting a condition, requiring Ross to acknowledge or fulfill it.


See your twenty-five...and...uh, Monica, get my purse.

Rachel, there's nothing in it.

OK, then get me your purse.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her with a follow-up request, continuing their exchange about getting a purse.


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

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

You become friends after?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's question "You become friends after?" is a rhetorical challenge to his previous statement, allowing for a moment of silence as Chandler processes the implication.


And yet, here we are doing it again.

Ugh, Monica I don’t want to steal your stupid thunder!

Oh please! Why else would you have made out with Ross?!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica directly questioned her about making out with Ross, making Rachel the clear recipient of the last utterance.


Come on, Ross, that didn’t mean anything! She just had the baby, she was all freaked out about doing it alone, she would have said yes to anybody.

Yeah that’s what she said.

So I don’t wanna be just anybody.

You know what, it’s, it’s better this way anyway. I mean I don’t know what I was thinking, going down that road again with us. It’s just much easier if we’re just friends who have a kid.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the discussion about Ross and Rachel, and Ross's latest utterance is an emotional reflection that invites a supportive response from Joey.


They went in together. So sorry.

Oh my God! Oh my God that’s awful! What did you think of the house?

(walking towards her to hold her and support her) Monica, you understand what we are saying, right?

monica was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey directly addressed her with a question, requiring her to respond.


I'll take it all.

Hey, Ross, you're okay with that?

her to New York, I'm sure everything will be fine.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Ross's most recent utterance about "her to New York" is not a response to Joey's previous question and is directed elsewhere, not inviting Joey's input.


He's got nothing!

Rachel, didn't have anything that I liked, so, but she had this Christmas ribbon, and I thought, 'All right, fine I'll be political.'

(entering from her room) Okay, Pheebs, quick, what shoes should I wear? The black or the purple?

Okay, okay, okay, the black. But, oh, do you have black, with the little strappys?

Yeahh, but, but those really go better with pants. Maybe I should wear pants?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel and Phoebe are engaged in a direct back-and-forth about Rachel's outfit choices, and Chandler is not being addressed or included in their exchange.


(standing up) Ahh... Chandler's on the couch!!

I see him, you guys are just the worst hiders ever.

Ahh, Pete, the other day when you said you needed to talk, umm, just so I know, is it good news or bad news.

Oh, it's good news. No, it's definitely good news. Hold on a second, I have another call. (clicks his remote) (to his other call) Hey, how's it going?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated a direct question to Pete, who answered her but then immediately got interrupted by another call, leaving their exchange unresolved.


Oh what is it honey, you need some tea? Some soup? (He gets up from the couch and goes into the bedroom to find Monica, still in the robe, lying seductively on the bed. Or at least she’s trying too and as he enters the room, she takes the robe off on of her legs.) Oh-ohhhh!

(trying to be seductive) Calling Dr. Big, Dr. Big to the bed.

Oh Jeez honey, I thought, I thought you were asleep.

How could I be asleep knowing that you were in the next room.

I was asleep. (She takes off her robe and starts to shiver) Oh no! No-no honey! Y’know what’s sexy? Layers. Layers are sexy. And blankets are sexy. And oh! Hot water bottles are sexy.

Come on, get into bed! I want to prove to you that I’m not sick! I wanna make you feel, as good as I feel. (Sneezes.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica directly invited him to bed, and her subsequent sneeze provides a clear opening for him to respond to her contradictory statement.


You know, we should just go, I’m not gonna find anything here! This stuff is ridiculous!

Ah, this place is great!

Rach, come on, I’m not gonna wear any of this! (he picks up a shirt) Nothing silver. (Rachel sighs). Ok? Nothing with hair! (Rachel sighs again) And nothing with padlocks on it! (Rachel heaves a long disappointing sigh).

Ross, look, I know that some of this stuff is out there, but I mean, come on, look at this, look at this sweater! (she picks up a blue sweater). I mean, this is just beautiful!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel is directly addressing Ross and presenting a specific sweater for his consideration, prompting his reaction to her positive assessment.


I don’t know! I really want this part! And they tell you no matter what you get asked at an audition you say yes. Like if-if they want you to ride a horse, you tell ‘em you can! And just figure out how to do it later.

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.)

Well, this may sound crazy, but there maybe something we could fashion.

Well I’m not sure yet, but umm of the top of my head I’m thinking double sided tape and some sort of luncheon meat.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is still formulating her outlandish suggestion to Joey, indicating she has not finished her thought or is pausing for effect before elaborating further.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Monica and questioned her choice of food for the poker game, requiring her to respond to his criticism.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly interrupted his phone call to ask him "What?!" in response to his miming, prompting an explanation.


Well hurry, I can't feel my ears!

feel your ears?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, but he should SILENT because Chandler's "feel your ears?" is a rhetorical expression of surprise at Joey's previous statement, allowing Chandler.


(popping back up) Regular or decaf?

So ask me what I did today.

So what did you do today Pete?

I bought a restaurant and I would like you to be the head chef.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she asked Pete what he did today, and Pete's last utterance directly answers her question and proposes that she become the head chef, requiring her response.


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

You didn't get it?

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's question "You didn't get it?" appears to be a rhetorical expression of understanding or surprise regarding Phoebe's previous.


Ohh, whoa God! Storage rooms give me the creeps! Monica, come on please hurry up honey! Please?

Rachel, if you want the little round waffles, you gotta have to wait until I find the little waffle iron.

All right. (Looking through a box.) Op, here it is! Right underneath the can of-of bug bomb. I wonder if the best place to put something that cooks food is underneath the can of poison?

Okay, y'know what? I'll-I'll have toast!

Oh my God! Fog him! Fog him!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's exclamation "Oh my God! Fog him! Fog him!" is an urgent, reactive utterance to an external event, likely a bug, and is not a direct address or question to Rachel that requires her to speak.


Hey, Joey, when you said the deal with Santa Clause, you meant?

That he doesn't exist.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just directly answered her clarifying question about Santa Claus, completing their immediate exchange.


This is so cool!

, you must be very proud!

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

joey addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's direct address to Chandler, clarifying that "she doesn't understand a word of English," establishes a direct exchange between Joey and Chandler that does not require Phoebe's immediate input.


Ross, I hated you when we were kids.

Why did you hate me?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she made a statement to Ross, who then directly asked her a follow-up question that requires her response.


Okay, who are you talking to when you do that?

Look, that was supposed to be like a private, personal thing between us.

Okay, Ross, Phoebe is my girlfriend, okay, we tell each other everything. You know, I mean, come on, guys do the same thing, I mean, what about all that locker room stuff.

That's different, okay. That's like, uh 'Who dated a stripper?' or 'Who did it on the back of the Staton Island Ferry?'.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just finished explaining why "locker room stuff" is different by providing examples, concluding his point without directly soliciting a response from Rachel.


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.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just made a profound declaration of love directly to her, which often creates a moment for the statement to resonate or for the speaker to continue, rather than an immediate response.


Don't worry, Chandler, it's not a globe of the United States.

I don't know. Maybe it's because it smells a little weird. It's like old pumpkins or something.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just responded to Joey's reassurance by describing the globe's smell, which is a statement of his perception and does not directly prompt Joey for an immediate verbal reply.


Oh no, no, I’ll be there too.

Okay so, we’ll just come up with some kind of signal if it’s going well you can take off.

No Phoebe! I just need you there for support. I haven’t told him I’m pregnant yet.

Oh. Why not?

‘Cause I know he’s gonna flip out and I hate it when he’s angry.

What Phoebe? Wait! One time he caught me smoking he said if he ever saw me doing that again he’d make me eat the entire pack.

Wow! Oh well, I will be there!

Gosh. I’m not gonna let that man make you eat your baby. (They both sit down by the rest of the gang and Phoebe recognizes a man by the window.) Oh. Hey! Who is that guy? I think I know him.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's question "Who is that guy? I think I know him" is an open observation about a third party that Phoebe seems to be pondering herself, rather than a direct query for Rachel to answer immediately.


(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…

(taking Rachel’s hand) Sweetie okay. It’s okay. Everybody made it to the wedding. I’m fine.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica is directly reassuring her in response to Rachel's confession about screwing up the wedding invitations.


I mean think about all the money that you’re gonna make!

Well, her father pays you for baby-sitting right?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly asks him a question about being paid for babysitting, expecting a response.


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

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

Monica, is this true?

Yes it's true.

Okay, but if it only happened that one time, how come we found your underwear in our apartment the other day?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel is directly questioning Monica about the underwear found in the apartment, making Joey a bystander to this specific interrogation.


want to see you again!

(closing the fridge in disgust) Shoot! We’re out of soda.

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica's statement "Shoot! We’re out of soda" is a general observation not addressed to Phoebe, and Phoebe's previous utterance was unrelated to the current topic.


Yeah, all right. (Ross enters.)

Emily is…incredible. I mean there-there are no words to describe it, I mean the whole weekend was like a dream. (Sees Rachel coming back from the bathroom.) Oh! And you! Rach!

Hey! You were so right!

Uh, what you said, about us being in a place where we could finally be happy for each other.

I mean, I, I-I admit I-I wasn’t quite there. Y’know, I mean the thought of you and that-that Josh guy…

Joshua…guy at that club, dancing and having a good time, the thought of it kinda…y’know.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross is having a private conversation with Rachel, directly addressing her about her relationship with Joshua and his feelings, which does not involve Joey.


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!

Do you know how hard this is gonna be on him when he doesn’t get it?

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because he has physically exited the room, making Joey's rhetorical question about "him" not addressed to him.


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

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

chandler addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER, as Chandler has just shifted his address and attention from her to Ross and Joey, indicating he is about to explain his confusion to them.


You obviously haven't tasted my Palmolive potatoes!

Hey! Hey, guess what Joey has!

Three tickets to today's Rangers game!!

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Ross directly set up Joey to announce his news, and Joey's subsequent revelation is not addressed to Chandler, placing the conversational focus on Joey's announcement.


I—Rachel, you can’t go! Ross loves Emily!

Yeah, I know, I know, I know he does. But I have to tell him how I feel! He deserves to have all the information and then he can make an informed decision.

That’s not why you’re going! You’re going because you hope he’s gonna say, "Yeah, I love you too, Rach. Forget that British chippy."

Ohh—Do you think he will?!

No! Because he’s in love with the British chippy! Look, Rachel, if you go, you’re just gonna mess with his head and ruin his wedding! Y’know, it’s too late! You missed you’re chance! I’m sorry, I know this must be really hard, it’s over.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe just delivered a definitive and final statement directly to Rachel, concluding her argument and leaving Rachel to process the harsh truth.


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

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

Well you shouldn’t be. Believe me I wouldn’t want to be the guy who’s up against you. (Chandler laughs.) I mean that doofus is going to lose!

So this is nice! I wish I didn’t have to go, believe me! But unfortunately I have to. (He gets up and Joey moves over next to Ross.) Oh uh, by the way, what’s the name the girl you’re dating?

Explanation: BYSTANDER, because Chandler's question about the name of the girl is directed specifically to Ross, not Joey.


But you two were supposed to be together.

Well, I thought so too, but then she said she’d marry you.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross's last utterance directly addresses him and brings him into the central conflict by mentioning Rachel's desire to marry him.


Joey, would you slow down? They're not gonna be sold out of papers at one o'clockin the morning.

I'm excited! I've never gotten reviewed before.

Here it is, here it is. [reading from newspaper] The only thing worse than themindless, adolescent direction was Joseph Tribbiani's disturbingly unskilled portrayal ofthe king.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is currently reacting to his own negative review, not directly addressing Rachel for a response.


) I was about to do some serious damage!

: Well, this must've brought back some really bad memories for you, Ross.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's empathetic observation about Ross's memories is directed at him but doesn't necessarily demand an immediate verbal response, allowing for a moment of reflection.


What are you guys gonna do?

Well, I guess we just find a divorce lawyer? (Looks at Ross.)

Well, I think, I think, Ross already has one. Now, this one’s free, right? Because you paid for the first two, so the third one’s free.

Laugh it up, but the joke’s on you. Because we don’t need to get divorced, okay? We we’re just gonna get an annulment.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement about getting an annulment is an informative declaration of their plan, not a direct address or question inviting further immediate commentary from Chandler.


(entering from the bedroom wearing a big, pink bunny costume) Monica! Can I talk to you for a second? Listen, I appreciate you getting me the costume…

Well, it was either a pink bunny or no bunny at all.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's last utterance is a complete statement explaining the costume choice, which doesn't explicitly require an immediate verbal response from Chandler, allowing for a pause before he continues his original thought.


You're not going to believe this!

It's OK. It's OK. I was always rooting for you two kids to get together.

Hey Chandler, while you were sleeping that guy from your old job called again.

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Chandler and delivered new information about a call from his old job, prompting a response or acknowledgment from Chandler.


No, everything’s fine. I just gotta go back…

No really, you tell me what’s up.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross directly prompted her to elaborate on what was happening by asking, "No really, you tell me what’s up.".


Are you kiddin’? Phoebe lived on the street. Okay? Plus, she’s got this crazy temper. She—She’s not standing right behind me is she?

sweet! He’s a teacher, he does all this volunteer work. Y’know normally y’know, I don’t like really sweaty guys. But this one? I could just mop him up!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should stay silent because Phoebe has completely shifted the topic from Joey's rhetorical question about her presence to her own thoughts about a guy she likes, and she is not addressing Joey.


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

And is a hum, kinda like a scruddle?

Well, you should’ve seen the guy that she used to go out with. I mean, he’s like Joe Rugby.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's latest utterance is a general statement about a third party's ex-boyfriend, which is not a direct question to Joey and shifts the conversational focus away from Joey's previous explanation.


Well, I'm sorry, but Chandler and I could really use a weekend away.    You know, to reconnect... emotionally.

There's this thing I really want us to do. I read about it in Maxim...

All right, we'll stay. We can just drive up after the party.

Fine, but if we end up not doing this Maxim thing because of this    party...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica should respond to Chandler's conditional statement about the party potentially interfering with his desired activity, as they are actively negotiating their weekend plans.


Let us keep the apartment and…

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

rachel was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's last utterance directly involves Rachel in a proposed action, requiring her to respond to the "thank you" offer.


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

in the attic!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross's "us" implies she is part of the group affected by the news, and Phoebe's statement "in the attic!" is a direct continuation of the topic, inviting further engagement from the group.


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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is continuing her imaginative monologue about the father's perspective, not directly asking Rachel a question or prompting her for an immediate response.


My-my ring? My-my wedding ring? The-the stripper stole my wedding ring?! H-how?! How could this all happen?!

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

chandler addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT Ross has just received a sarcastic answer to his frantic questions, and Chandler's remark shifts the focus to Joey, setting up a potential response from Joey or further elaboration from Chandler.


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)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is in the middle of explaining her reason for not wanting to run with Phoebe and is describing Phoebe's running style, so Phoebe should allow her to finish her explanation.


Oh my God, ice just got in my eye!

(standing in her doorway) People are trying to sleep in here!

Monica got ice in her eye, and it hurts.

No, my eye doctor is Richard! I can’t go to him when I don’t have a boyfriend!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just explained Monica's situation, and Monica's subsequent lament about her eye doctor is a continuation of the problem Chandler was addressing, inviting a response or comment.


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

Taffy, really? I’ve never had any.

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she asked Ross a direct question about telling Mona, and Ross just finished a lengthy explanation of his strategy in response to her, making it her turn to acknowledge or comment.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross directly challenged Joey's previous statement and accused him of tagging along, prompting Joey to defend himself.


Of course you did Ross, you would date a gorilla if it called you Indiana Jones!

Did you get like a fresh batch of pregnancy hormones today?!

No! It’s just that, Kate bothered me.

Why? What was wrong with her?

There was nothing wrong with her! All right? She was perfectly lovely!

Okay, so what’s the matter?

I don’t want you to date her!

(laughs) Why? What, what are you jealous?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is directly addressed by Ross, who just laughed before asking her a challenging question about her jealousy, which might indicate he is not expecting an immediate response or is about to elaborate on his own thought.


It's, all good! Okay bye-bye Mon! (To Ross) She's-she's gonna kill me.

Yeah, the phone was facing the other way. (Chandler fixes it and a picture frame off the table.) And that goes back up there.

We should start with the big stuff. Y’know? That'll be the easiest. Uh, let's start with the couch. (He picks up one end and Ross doesn't help) I got it. (He moves it back to where he thinks it goes.)

Yeah that-that, doesn't look right.

What are you talking about? The couch is perfectly in line with the carpet. And then I can just walk over here and casually just put my feet right up on the...(Tries to rest his feet on the coffee table but they won't reach) OK, OK, here's what we do, we just uh, move the couch closer to the coffee table.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just proposed a solution to their shared task of arranging the furniture, directly inviting Ross's input on the next step.


Well, actually it’s a hockey team, so it’s angry Canadians with no teeth.

Have you ever been with a woman?

What?! Chandler, what is the matter with you?!

So there is no good time to ask that question.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's self-deprecating comment "So there is no good time to ask that question" is a concluding remark acknowledging the awkwardness he created, which doesn't require further input from Rachel after her strong reaction.


Why are you reading this? You hate this kind of stuff.

Yeah I know, but I figured a shot y’know? Maybe one of those stories would make me cry and then you wouldn’t think I was y’know, all dead inside.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler just directly responded to her initial question about why he was reading the book, creating an opening for her to react to his explanation.


All right, I’m gonna show you something a lot of guys don’t know. Rach, give me that pad, please? (She does so and Monica starts drawing on it) All right. Now…

Look, you don’t have to draw an actual wo—whoa! She’s hot!

Now everybody knows the basic erogenous zones. (She starts labelling them) You got one, two three, four (Chandler is shocked to find out there’s more than three), five, six, and seven!

(shocked) There are seven?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's shocked exclamation "There are seven?!" is a reaction to her recent explanation, not a direct question requiring her immediate response to continue the lesson.


Joey, we're not keeping this!

But it's an original Buffay...

Alright, fine. You can keep it. As long as you don't    mind that she's haunted.

Well, legend has it Joey, that... she comes alive    when you're asleep.

She climbs out of the frame, and then drags her half-a-body    across the floor, just looking for legs to steal. (in a spooky, slow voice)    And then with her one good hand, she slo-o-owly re-e-a-aches up and turns your    doorknob.

GET THAT LEGLESS WITCH OUT OF HERE!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's exclamation is a direct, emotional reaction to her spooky story, expressing his fear and desire to remove the item rather than soliciting a further verbal response from her.


is a cartoon!

(crying) You didn’t cry when Bambi’s mother died?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey's rhetorical question about crying over Bambi's mother is directed to the group, inviting a response from any active participant, including Monica.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's general observation, "Looks like a fun gang," is directed at the entire group, including Joey, who is part of "they all look at each other and smile," inviting a general response from any member.


So you think Ross too?

Uh, in her defense, she’s right. I am stronger. I would destroy you.

Oh I’ll prove it! I’ll prove it like a theorem!!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross has directly challenged him with "I would destroy you" and is now making a boastful declaration about proving his strength, which Joey is likely processing.


Why’d you say no?

Remember what happened the last time I did an interview for them? I said I write a lot of my own lines, and then the writers got mad and made my character fall down the elevator shaft. So who knows what I might say this time.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he is part of the group listening to Joey's explanation of his past negative interview experience and his current concerns, creating an opening for him to interject.


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

in the attic!

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

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel just made a rhetorical argument directly to him about Rosita wanting him to move on, which doesn't explicitly demand an immediate verbal response but rather encourages him to consider her point.


Ah, Catwoman. So we meet again.

So we do Supergirl.

(entering from the bedroom wearing a big, pink bunny costume) Monica! Can I talk to you for a second? Listen, I appreciate you getting me the costume…

Well, it was either a pink bunny or no bunny at all.

You didn’t dress up either?!

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Monica's question, "You didn’t dress up either?!", is not directed at Chandler, who is visibly wearing a costume, but rather to another character present in the room.


Hey Joey, how'd the audition go?

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, and Joey is still actively telling her about his audition, having just provided a hint as part of his ongoing narrative rather than posing a direct question to her.


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

Why am I looking?

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey just tricked him into looking away and is now showing him his "big scene" on the tape, inviting a reaction to the performance.


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

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

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler should speak because he initiated the interaction by showing the toy, and Monica then directly addressed him with a question and a concern about his actions.


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: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just offered advice to Joey, and Joey's response, while acknowledging her, reiterates his problem, inviting her to continue the supportive exchange.


Hey Ross, wouldn't it be great if we could go two straight hours without dropping it?!

it would! Let's do it!

I have to pee. And Rachel's in the bathroom!

Man, I didn't think we were gonna make it!

I know! (Looks at the ball in his hands.) Don't switch hands, okay?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's final utterance is a self-instruction about the game and does not directly prompt Joey for a response.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's comment about Ross using her full name is a direct, personal observation addressed to him, prompting a response.


Yeah, I think she wants the old one back.

But he's the same.

Joey, come on!

He's the same!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's repeated insistence of "He's the same!" after her exasperated "Joey, come on!" does not necessarily demand an immediate verbal response from her.


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.)

Check if it’s wet, check if it’s hungry, burp it!

Excellent! Excellent, now-now do you want another question or a Wicked Wango card?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just directly asked her if she wants another question or a Wicked Wango card, requiring her to make a choice.


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

Why, when did you get out of the game?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly asked her "Why, when did you get out of the game?" in response to Monica's request for money, requiring Monica to explain herself.


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.

Well, I'm sorry Joe. I didn't think the doctor was gonna buy that it just *fell* out of the socket.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's apology and explanation for selling Joey out is directed specifically to Joey, making Joey the primary recipient of the current turn.


Mon, maybe one of these guys wants to wear your dress.

(in a manly voice) I’m gonna go shave. (Gets up.)

(in a manly voice) Yeah well, I’m gonna go spit. (He goes into the bedroom. On his way out, Joey gives Rachel a wide berth.)

Oh, I have to pee. If I don’t come out in five minutes it’s because I’ve choked to death on the potpourri stink. (Goes into the bathroom.)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel's comment about needing to pee and the potpourri is a self-directed statement as she exits the room, not addressed to Chandler who has already gone into the bedroom.


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

Sure what kind?

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the exchange with Ross, who just made a sarcastic comment about her decision-making process, but she is still in the process of deciding on the muffin and does not need to respond to his playful remark.


It’s just y'know, been a couple of hours, and she hasn’t called. Not that I even care, y'know.

Phoebe why don’t you just call her? You obviously want to.

You think you know me so well.

Okay, well I do know you.

That’s what I said.

I can’t. I can’t. She dumped me, I mean I totally trusted her and then one day it was ‘Okay, bye Pheebs’ gone. Y'know what the saddest part is, when we were playing together, that was like the most fun I’ve ever had in like all my lives.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a personal, emotional reflection about being dumped and the fun she had, not a direct question or prompt for Monica to respond immediately.


Ross, I hated you when we were kids.

Why did you hate me?

Because, you were mean to me and you, you teased me and you always, always got your way.

And that wasn't fun for you?

I can't believe you hated me.

Now I love you. And not just 'cause I have to.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's concluding affectionate statement, "Now I love you.


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

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

That sucks! That's not a trip! I just came from the park! What are we gonna high five about at the stupid Central Park? "Well, it's right by my house, all right!"

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe is currently expressing strong disappointment and rejection directly in response to Monica's picnic suggestion.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should respond because Joey just suggested they go to their movie and then elaborated on his preferences for seeing previews and eating candy, and Rachel is looking at him.


Why is it sick?

Because it’s Richard’s son! It’s like inviting Greek tragedy over for dinner!

Hey, come on, Phoebe, you understand don’t you?

Yeah, I can see where I’d be your best shot but, no. I’m sorry, but I think it’s twisted.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance was a direct response to Monica's question, continuing their two-person exchange.


Okay. (Clears throat) Years ago, when I was backpacking across Western Europe…

(laughs) You were backpacking across Western Europe?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly questioned his ongoing story, prompting Joey to clarify or continue.


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

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

Well neither do I!

Is this about Mark?

(shocked) Oh my God.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in this intense argument, and Rachel's shocked "Oh my God" is a direct emotional reaction to his previous question, creating a moment of dramatic impact that doesn't immediately solicit a verbal response from him.


Marcel. Bring me the rice, c'mon. Bring me the rice, c'mon. Good boy. Good boy. C'mere, gimme the rice. (Marcel brings the rice) Thank you, good boy. Well, I see he's finally mastered the difference between 'bring me the' and 'pee in the'. (Rachel ignores him) 'Bring me the' and- Rach?

Oh, I'm sorry. Oh, this is so stupid! I mean, I gave Barry up, right? I should be happy for them! I am, I'm happy for them.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a self-reflection about her feelings regarding Barry, not a direct address or question that requires a response from Ross.


See, this is why I told you never get involved with your assistant! And here is no such thing as keeping secrets when it comes to affairs. (To Chandler) Did you hear that Chandler? No such thing!

(with his mouth full) What happened? I’m just eating candy.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's distracted response about eating candy indicates he was not fully engaged with her previous statement, suggesting a pause for him to process rather than an immediate need for Monica to elaborate.


Okay, I'm gonna go too!

Oh please, you are not gonna ditch again like you did with London.

Ditch you? Phoebe, you were pregnant with the triplets!

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed her by name and refuted her accusation about ditching, requiring Phoebe to respond to the new information.


Okay, she can’t go.

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

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed him, challenging his previous statement about his date not being able to go.


Oops, sorry. Listen, we-we have to have a party tonight! Actually, we have to have one in five minutes, so everybody cancel your plans.

What are you talking about?

We have to have a surprise Bon Voyage party for Emily. But it’s actually for Joshua. (Starts handing out party hats.) Look, he said he’s not ready to date, so I had to invite him to a party if I wanted to see him outside of work, and now I have the perfect opportunity to seduce him! (Hands Ross a party hat.)

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel just handed Ross a party hat while explaining her elaborate plan to seduce Joshua, directly involving him in the party preparations and inviting a response.


No, I’m-I’m not sure about Hulk, but I like the idea of a name starting with "The."

Oh, want a good name, go with Joey. Joey’s your pal. Joey’s your buddy. "Where is everybody?" "Well, they’re hanging out with Joey."

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's self-promotional utterance is a humorous interjection not directly addressing Phoebe or requiring her response.


We’ll try to keep it down.

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Joey initiated a direct exchange with Phoebe about a present, and Phoebe is currently responding to Joey's request by examining the item.


Oh is it?! (She answers the cute guy’s phone.) Uhh, hello? (On her phone) Yes hi, is Rachel there? (On the other phone) Yes she is, just one moment please. (To Phoebe, holding out both phones.) It’s for me!

That is damning evidence.

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is currently speaking on the phone to the caller, explaining that she found the phone, which is a direct exchange that does not require Rachel's immediate input.


Good idea. Where do you want to go to lunch?

Awww! Mel Torme died.

Joey, that paper’s like a year old!

monica addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica is directly addressing Joey about his comment regarding the old newspaper, making the current exchange between them.


Oh no-no-no, it's still me.

Ah, no it's not. I've got picture-in-picture here. (to other caller) Yeah. (listens) Yeah, okay. I'm gonna have to call you back later. (pause) Monica? You. I'm gonna have to call you back.

monica was addressed by pete and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Pete directly addresses Monica by name and then explicitly tells her "You.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica directly addressed Chandler with a question ("Haven't you?") after he initiated the previous turn.


Aunt Syl, stop yelling! All I'm saying is that if you had told me vegetarian lasagna, I would have made vegetarian lasagna. (pauses, listens to person on phone) Well, the meat's only every third layer, maybe you could scrape.

Ross, did you really read all these baby books?

Yup! You could plunk me down in the middle of any woman's uterus, no compass, and I can find my way out of there like that! (snaps fingers)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has just completed his humorous and elaborate answer to Joey's previous question about baby books without posing a new question back to Joey.


C'mon, seriously, Joey, what's the part?

...I'm his butt double. 'Kay? I play Al Pacino's butt. Alright? He goes into the shower, and then- I'm his butt.

Explanation: Ross is an active participant, as Joey just finished explaining the surprising details of his part in direct response to Ross's question, leaving Ross to process the information.


And you know I wanted to ask Charlie out since the   day I met her.

(still searching) Oh, I know... I know it's been   really hard for you.

Anyway, one thing lead to another, and... oh... before   you know it, we were kissing. I mean, how angry do you think Joey is gonna   be?

ross addressed joey, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, but Ross's question about Joey's potential anger appears to be a rhetorical thought or a continuation of his self-reflection after revealing he.


(re-entering) I’m gonna start getting ready! (Goes back into her room.)

God! Don’t—We can’t let her start getting ready! This is too awful! Oh God, but wait she’ll be in the gown and then he won’t show up and then she’s gonna have to take off the gown…

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel is expressing strong distress and negative predictions about Monica's situation, creating an opening for Phoebe to respond to Rachel's emotional outburst.


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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she is part of the ongoing group conversation about Chandler's resume, and she can offer a reaction to his self-deprecating explanation of his limited experience.


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

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

phoebe addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe and Chandler are having a private, intimate goodbye that does not involve her.


Hi, Ben. I'm your father. I am... the head. Aaaaaahhhh.... (puts picture down, sees Ross staring at her) Alright, this barbecue is gonna be very fun.

Hey, is Rachel here? Um, I wanted to wish her a happy birthday before I left.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's question "is Rachel here?" is a general query about Rachel's presence and his intention to speak with her, not a direct question requiring Phoebe to respond.


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

(laughing) You did look like an idiot.

Hey, I wasn't the only one who looked like an idiot. All right? Remember when Ross tried to say, "Butternut squash?" And it came out, "Squatternut buash?"

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly brought up an embarrassing anecdote about Ross, making Ross the subject of the current discussion and inviting his response.


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

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

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER because Joey's mumbling "Never hit a woman" is an internal thought not directed at her or anyone else, making it inappropriate for her to respond.


Yeah, why would it be weird? Hey, Joey, can I get some coffee?

Okay, I guess it doesn’t seem that weird.

Seriously, I-I asked you before and you still haven’t gotten it.

See, now it’s weird again.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Joey's last utterance is an observational statement about the situation becoming "weird again" in response to Ross's frustration, which doesn't directly solicit a reply from Ross.


Oh! So you're driving up to Connecticut?

Hey, maybe I'll drive you up there! I'd like to buy some tickets myself!

Yeah with Chandler not getting paid, we could really use 300 million dollars.

monica addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance is a general statement about her and Chandler's financial situation, not a direct question or prompt for Rachel to respond to.


Is this about Mark?

(shocked) Oh my God.

Oh my God. I cannot keep having this same fight with you Ross! Look, urrgh, maybe we should take a break.

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 yoghurt, or something.. (opens the door)

No. A break from us.

Then, we had this big, stupid fight, and I said I wanted to take a break, I don’t want to take a break.

(on the phone) I’ve been thinking, this is crazy, I mean don’t, don’t you think we can work on this?

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Ross is speaking on the phone to someone else, not directly addressing her, even though the content of his call is about their relationship.


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

Oh no! Why?

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

Oh my God! I don’t believe it! Oh, you poor bunny.

(sets out a bunch of shot glasses and starts to poor himself a drink, many drinks) I’m an idiot. I mean shoulda seen it, I mean Carol and I’d be out and she’d, she’d see some beautiful woman, and, and she’d be Ross y'know look at her, and I’d think, God, my wife is cool!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is currently engaged in self-reflection and lamenting his situation, not directly addressing Phoebe or soliciting a response from her.


I need something sweet.

Does anyone wanna watch TV?

Monica your remote doesn't work.

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly addressed Monica, informing her that her remote doesn't work, which prompts a response from Monica.


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

, and I had that chicken, where y'know you poke it and all the butter squirts out...

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just made an observation and an interjection, and Rachel's subsequent utterance introduced a new, unrelated topic, prompting Phoebe to respond to Rachel.


Wha-, oh, quit it.

Oh my God.

Well, Monica keeps changin' the channel.

ross addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is an observation about Monica's actions, not a direct address or question to Rachel, leaving no immediate conversational slot for her.


Gee if only she were one and had no idea what the hell a birthday    was!

C'mon you guys, this is really important to us.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just addressed "you guys" in an appeal for support regarding Rachel's birthday, inviting a response from anyone in the group.


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?

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Rachel is directly addressing Joey, instructing him to let her worry about making the trifle, leaving no conversational opening for Ross.


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

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

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is directly addressing Monica, attempting to comfort her after she expressed her sadness about no longer being a bride, prompting her to respond to his reassurance.


All right look, Ross, he’s right. Emily’s great, she’s great! But this way too soon, you’re only gonna scare her!

I don’t want to do that.

No! You don’t want to wreck it, you don’t want to go to fast!

Yeah, no, you’re right, I know, you’re right, I’m not, I’m not gonna do it. All right, thanks guys. (Gets up to leave.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's concluding statement "All right, thanks guys" and his action of getting up to leave signal the end of the discussion, not an invitation for further input.


Hey Chandler, why so fancy?

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

Wait, I think I know someone who does that.

Me! I do that. So… Seriously, do I look okay? I’m little nervous.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance, "Me! I do that.


(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!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should speak because he initiated the conversation, is actively trying to engage Rachel, and she just directly told him to "get away from me," requiring a response from him.


What? A brain transplant?!

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

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Joey's comment about not having sex in three and a half months is a general statement or directed at Ross, not involving Rachel directly.


Okay, now this one is rare, this one is medium well! Now go-go-go! (Phoebe enters) Hey Phoebe!

Dinner was good!

(To him) Oh, well hello there.

(To Monica) I didn’t see this on the menu.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; however, Phoebe's playful observation to Monica about something not being on the menu does not directly solicit an immediate verbal response from her.


Well, the end table is wrong, The couch looks bizarre and don't even get me started on the refrigerator magnets.

Okay look, don't...don't be mad okay? But after I unpacked the boxes I wanted to do something nice for you, so, I-I-I cleaned the apartment. So I moved everything around and then I forgot where it, where it went back and I'm sorry, I'm very sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

It's okay. Chandler, are you afraid of me or something?

Do you want me to be afraid of you?

Of course not. I mean gosh, Chandler what you did, it's, it's a wonderful thing and I really appreciate it. I know I have this weird thing where I want everything to be in the perfect place, but I'd never expect you to worry about that.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica directly addresses him by name and offers reassurance and appreciation for his actions, inviting a response to her conciliatory remarks.


Look , I'm sorry, guys, I just don't wanna give them any more ammunition than they already have.

Yes, and we all know how cruel a parent can be about the flatness of a child's pillow.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's sarcastic remark about parental cruelty, while related to Monica's previous statement, serves as a humorous closing comment on the topic rather than a direct prompt for her to continue speaking.


I can't kiss anyone.

So I'm kissing everyone?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's rhetorical question "So I'm kissing everyone?" is a sarcastic retort to Rachel's previous statement that does not necessarily require an immediate verbal response.


Oh, you must stop shooping.

Ok, I'm gonna get my stuff.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's statement "Ok, I'm gonna get my stuff" is a self-directed declaration of intent that does not solicit a response from him.


All right umm, a string quartet for the procession.

for dancing. Wait, that was from my sixth grade wedding.

Well, you couldn’t get them anyway. Ian doesn’t plan anymore and Derrick… (Off of Rachel and Monica’s looks) And Derrick is a name I shouldn’t know.

rachel was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's most recent utterance directly responds to Rachel's (and Monica's) non-verbal cues, making her an active participant in the exchange about wedding planning and Chandler's knowledge of specific names.


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!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's last utterance "Let me talk to him!" is a request directed at Phoebe to facilitate a conversation with Joey, not a direct address to Joey himself, so Joey should wait for Phoebe's action or for Chandler to be directly addressing him.


(entering) Hey guys! I was at the library all morning and I already finished my five pages for today!

Great! Now, we can go to the Ranger game! (Pause) Last night!

No dude, Ross tore up the tickets!

I guess when you don't have so many distractions, it's easier for you to focus. Huh?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's comment about distractions and focus, ending with "Huh?", is a direct observation related to Joey's earlier statement about finishing his work and the context of the torn tickets, inviting Joey to respond.


I'm sorry, is this a game for Emma or for Monica?

That's how old you are.

Did I teach her that? Did I just... impart wisdom?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica should stay silent because Chandler's last utterance is a rhetorical self-reflection about his own words, not a direct question to her that requires a response.


Well hurry, I can't feel my ears!

feel your ears?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because Chandler's questioning of Joey's statement about not feeling his ears creates an open conversational slot for any active participant to comment on the unusual remark.


[slowly lifts coffee cup to his mouth] Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow. [slowly sets the cup back down] Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow. [Joey intercepts the cup and puts it down for him]. She's insane, the woman is insane. It's before work, it's after work, it's during work. She's got me doing butt clenches at my desk. And now, they won't bring me my mail anymore.

The guy still won't put out, huh?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Joey's recent utterance is a humorous, concluding remark about Chandler's complaint rather than a direct question requiring a verbal response.


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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as he explicitly announced his departure and exited the scene, making Rachel's subsequent comment a concluding remark rather than a direct address requiring his response.


A couple of days.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just contributed to the conversation, and Chandler's general comment and revealing action invite a reaction from anyone present.


Nothing, I just like to go like this. (Does it again.)

(entering from the bathrooms) Hey Chandler, what are you doing tonight?

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly addressed Chandler with a question, prompting him to respond.