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

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT and is expected to respond to Chandler's defense of not inviting his father, continuing their disagreement about the wedding guest list.


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

Even Mary Tyler Moore would've been better.

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

Come on, Monica, things could be worse. You could get caught between the moon and New York City. I know it's crazy, but it's true.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just offered a strong opinion that was met with Chandler's laughter, and Chandler's subsequent attempt to cheer up Monica creates an opening for Ross to re-engage with the ongoing discussion.


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.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's statement directly addresses Joey, granting his request to keep the item and concluding their negotiation about it.


(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: BYSTANDER: Ross's most recent utterance is a descriptive statement about Monica's ex-boyfriend, not a direct question or address to Joey, making Joey a bystander to this new topic.


Ooh, look-look-look-look-look! I got Monica naked!

Hey, you guys!

. If that’s what you really want.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, but Joey's most recent utterance, "If that's what you really want," is a continuation of his earlier topic about "naked Monica" and is directed at the general audience he was showing it to, not specifically at Monica.


This is so exciting! It’s so glamorous! People taking our picture. How do I look?

A little tall.

Do you mind crouching down a little bit, so that I look taller? (Chandler does so) There you go. (And they walk down the red carpet.)

It’s just so glamorous.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance, "It's just so glamorous," is a general observation about their shared experience rather than a direct prompt or question for Joey to respond to.


Joey, what are you doing?

Just what needs to be done! Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to join this man and this woman…

Oh Joey this is crazy!

Don’t interrupt me when I’m talkin’ to God! Now where were we? Oh right, okay. Do you Dina, take this man…

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should stay silent because Joey just directly reprimanded her for interrupting and immediately continued his mock ceremony, not inviting further input from her.


Hey, does Monica know about her broken plates yet?

Like only if the queen comes?

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's utterance "Like only if the queen comes?" is a rhetorical comment that does not directly answer Phoebe's previous question or solicit an immediate follow-up from her.


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

Well, maybe he just didn't want to hurt your feelings.

But the minute we start to lie to each other… (Pauses after she realizes what she's saying.) And by 'we' I mean society.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's last utterance is a self-correction and a generalization about society, not a direct address or question to Ross, indicating she is reflecting on her own statement.


Hey Chandler! Y’know that girl you went to college with who-who became a movie director?

Oh yeah, Dana Keystone. She was in my Movement class.

Oh well listen, anyway she’s directing the new Al Pacino movie. You gotta get me an audition!

Oh, I don’t know man. I haven’t talked to her in like ten years.

owe me so much. You owe me three thousand, four hundred…

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last utterance is a direct, albeit jocular, response to Joey's request for an audition, implying a condition or debt that requires Joey to respond.


Well that’s it. I’m done. Whew! (Wipes his forehead.) There come the meat sweats. (Chandler hands him a towel and he wipes his face.)

Yes, I believe we can expect a call from the President any moment now.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's sarcastic comment about expecting a call from the President is a direct, humorous response to Joey's declaration of "meat sweats" and his state after eating.


Yeah, but y’know we could sneak in and watch.

Yeah, we could. Oh hey look! There’s some Kappa Kappa Deltas! I was a Kappa. (to them) Hey sisters! (They ignore her.) (To Monica) Wow, we really are bitches.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's final comment, "Wow, we really are bitches," is a self-deprecating observation directed at Monica that doesn't explicitly require a verbal response.


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

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

Oh, come on Monica, reliving past pain and getting depressed is what Thanksgiving is all about. Y'know, for me anyway. And of course, the Indians.

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler directly addressed Monica, urging her to tell the story she previously refused to share, prompting her to respond to his encouragement.


Dr. Burke? I don't think so. I mean, like, he's a grown up.

So. You two are totally into each other.

Phoebe, he's a friend of my parents. He's like 20 years older than me.

OK, so what, you're just never gonna see him again?

Not never. I mean, I'm gonna see him tomorrow at my eye appointment.

Didn't you like, just get your eyes checked?

Well yeah, but, you know, uh, 27 is a dangerous eye age.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's last utterance was a direct, somewhat conclusive response to Phoebe's previous question about her eye appointment, not explicitly inviting further immediate input.


Oh my God. Ohh, my little sister and my best friend…shaking up. Oh, that’s great. That’s great. (Kisses and hugs her.)

Guys, I’m happy too.

Okay, come here! (Phoebe joins them in the hug.)

monica addressed phoebe, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance was an invitation directed specifically at Phoebe to join the hug, not a prompt for Ross to speak further.


Hey Joey, how'd the audition go?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation, and Joey's last utterance is a direct response to her question, continuing his story about the audition.


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.

No. Oh, oh, I guess it would be different if I were- with somebody.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is confiding in Ross about her feelings regarding her ex-fiancé and her own single status, making Ross the direct recipient of her emotional disclosure and prompting a response from him.


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

Are you kidding?!

I can not believe he would do that to Mon—Whoa! (She stops suddenly and slowly turns to point at Joey. Joey is avoiding her eyes.) Joey, do they know that we know?

rachel addressed joey, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER because Rachel's question, "Joey, do they know that we know?", is directly addressed to Joey, shifting the focus of the conversation entirely to him.


It could be better! He, uhm... he fell asleep!

What!? But I already bought my ticket to Bermuda!

Fine, I'll rent a car and drive...! Ross, you have to get that job!

What am I supposed to do? He's out cold! In fact he was just talking in his sleep before and evidently he wants someone named Fran to spank him harder.

Well, just wake him up!

the one that put him to sleep, I won't get the job!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross is making a concluding statement about the consequence of the interviewer falling asleep, which does not directly invite Joey to speak further at this moment.


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

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

Oh! Get off!! Ow!! Oh, stop it!! Why?! Why are you doing that to me?!

What are you talking about?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's last utterance is a direct and definitive statement to Monica, explaining her reaction and setting a clear boundary, which does not immediately invite a further verbal response.


Nothing! Oh God, we're just so excited that you want to get this apartment!

Actually, it looks really good. (Turns towards the window and now Phoebe starts jumping to divert his attention.)

ross addressed phoebe, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross has shifted his attention to the window, and Phoebe is now actively trying to divert him, indicating a new interaction that doesn't involve Rachel.


Oh! Got ‘em right here, (Pats his coat pocket) check!

It’s all London, baby! Here we go. (He takes a picture of a less than enthused Chandler and starts towards the girls’ apartment.)

joey addressed chandler, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a general exclamation and a call to action for the group, not a direct prompt or question for Ross to respond to.


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: BYSTANDER, Chandler has physically exited the scene, and Monica's musing about babies is directed at Phoebe or generally within their shared focus, not at Chandler.


story for that?

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

Chandler, you have an assistant right?

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Rachel is continuing to explain her assistant hiring dilemma, which directly follows her initial question to him about his assistant and his subsequent engagement with the topic.


Alright, that's it. Look Joey, I'm sorry, I realize this is the role of a lifetime for ya, and if I could just fire Joseph, I would, but unfortunately that's not possible so I'm gonna have to let both of you go.

What're you talking about, everybody loves Joseph.

I don't, I hate Joseph, ok. I think he's a brown-nosing suck up.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler just directly contradicted Joey's previous statement about Joseph, creating a clear turn for Joey to respond to Chandler's strong dislike.


Ahhhh , you brought rats to my birthday party?

So this is what a stroke feels like.

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

Are you comparing my daughter to a rat?

No! Seven rats! I think we should take them home, we need feed    them.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant in the broader conversation, but Phoebe's last utterance was a direct response to Rachel, continuing their specific argument about the rats and Rachel's daughter, which does not involve Monica.


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

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

rachel was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey directly addressed her and invited her to serve dessert.


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: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she is part of the group Phoebe just joined and addressed with a general question, but Phoebe's inquiry "Who is that guy?" is an open observation to anyone who might know, not a direct prompt for Monica to respond.


(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: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as the conversation has shifted to a private exchange between Monica and Pete, which Pete has now paused to take another call, making her not the addressee.


Oh as, as opposed to your other multi-functional nipples?

I can't believe you. You told me it was a nubbin.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's direct accusation and revelation about her past deception regarding the "nubbin" leaves her momentarily without an immediate retort.


And she's just so sexy and funny and has the cutest little…

Okay, y'know what? We don't need her measurements.

(looking through the pizzas) Okay pepperoni, pepperoni, pepperoni, okay Ross, I know she's pretty and you love her, but is she stupid?! She forgot my vegetarian!

This is perfect! She'll have to come back here with your pizza, and when she does, I'll turn on the Charm-O-Ross. Oh I'm so glad you don't eat meat.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent comment is directly addressed to Phoebe, continuing their exchange about the missing vegetarian pizza.


Oh, like you don’t already have everything.

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

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her, expressing concern about her pain and urging her to go to the dentist.


Because! You’re mean on the boat!

What? I was just trying to teach you.

Well, lesson learned! Rachel is mean!

Excuse me, I wanted you to help, but you couldn’t move your arms because you were wearing three life jackets.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just delivered a direct, factual counter-argument to Joey's accusation, explaining his inability to help, which serves as a conclusive point in her defense.


In the future, when a girl asks for some ill-advised sympathy sex... just do it. (she smiles fakely at him)

(half amused) Wait, wait, (looks around a little) You're mad at me about last night? I was just trying to do the right thing.

Oh, really, really? Well, it wasn't very good for me either. (She turns to leave and Ross over takes her and stands infront on her, his back to the row of doors leading to the hospital rooms)

having sex again.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant in the heated argument, and Ross's definitive statement "having sex again," delivered after physically blocking her path, creates a moment of high tension that doesn't immediately require a verbal response from her.


. (Joey  enters.) I’ll call you back.

Who was that?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just directly addressed her with a question about her phone call.


We're with you. We got it.

Okay. I'd- just- I'd never be able to enjoy it. It would be like this giant karmic debt.

Chandler, what are you doing?

And this- is my reward!

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Rachel directly addressed Chandler, and Chandler's subsequent utterance was a direct response to Rachel, making their exchange a private one that does not involve Monica.


Whoa-whoa, Treeger made you cry?

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

Joey, please don’t do that. I think it’s best that we just forget about it.

monica addressed joey, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance is a direct instruction to Joey and a concluding remark about forgetting the topic, not an invitation for Rachel to elaborate further.


Wow! I can’t believe you lied to me.

Okay, I can fix this! Okay Monica, Rachel thinks all you can talk about is the wedding. (Rachel glares at her.)

Great! Well Rachel, the reason why I won’t let you drive the Porsche is because you’re a terrible driver. There! That wasn’t about the wedding.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a direct explanation to Rachel, addressing Rachel's initial complaint and proving a point to her, making it Rachel's turn to respond.


I don't know, but when I spoke to her, she said she had already passed the mucus plug.

Do we have to know about that?

Joey, what are you gonna do when you have a baby?

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica directly addressed Joey with a question about having a baby, prompting him to respond.


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

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a question about Janine not coming to dinner, requiring him to provide an answer.


Well, let’s just say it’s not the first time you’ve stolen my thunder.

(To Rachel) Hey, here’s a thought.

Monica, what are you talking about?

My Sweet Sixteen! Remember, you went to third base with my cousin Charlie.

It’s all everybody at the party could talk about!

Monica, y’know what? The only reason I did that was because your party was so boring!

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as the current exchange is a direct argument between Monica and Rachel about their shared past, which does not involve him.


Wow! Hey, why are you all dressed up?

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

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

I think she's gonna be the hit of the office, huh? She's gonna be hotter than peasant blouses and A-line skirts. Can I get a blue bow?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's last comment about getting a blue bow is a continuation of his thoughts about Emma's outfit and not a direct question or prompt for Phoebe to respond.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Chandler with an exclamation and a strong statement about his father needing to be at the wedding, prompting his response.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe just provided the information Rachel requested about her dad, concluding that specific exchange.


No, we only went out once.

You dated her!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addresses Joey by proposing to "do Joey a favor," making him the central subject of her rhetorical question and inviting his response.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's hesitant defense of the guy directly responds to Ross's previous question, inviting him to continue the 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.)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's final utterance is a self-contained statement of personal disgust and a conclusion about "Phase Three," not a direct prompt for her or anyone else to respond.


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

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

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

Ahh, do you have any coconut flavoured deities?

No, but ah, there’s coconut in the Hanukkah Menoreoes. I tell you what, I’ll put you down for eight boxes, one for each night.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just made a declarative statement to Chandler, asserting that he will put him down for eight boxes, which doesn't explicitly demand an immediate verbal response from Chandler.


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

you would break up with her!

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

And the fact that you were jeopardising my career never entered your mind?!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's highly emotional and rhetorical question is a strong accusation directed at him, which may not require an immediate verbal defense.


That’s what Monica said.

Limited seating my ass. Let’s see who made the cut. (To the couple sitting to her right.) Hi!

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


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

Why, when did you get out of the game?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance was a direct explanation in response to Rachel's question and did not prompt Rachel for an immediate follow-up.


Not it! Damn it!

Rachel, this is yours.

Aah! Why? What are these for?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just asked her direct questions about the item Monica handed to her, prompting Monica to provide an explanation.


Jeez, what a baby.

Yeah, Ross, way to ruin it. I was just going to get dressed.

You know what I don't care. The only person I cared about getting dressed, is the one person that says she's not even gonna go. Look Rach, I'm sorry. Okay. Look, I-I wa, I was a jerk. I'm sorry I yelled. I want you there, I need you there. Look, what, what can I do that can show you how much, how much I want you to be there.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he previously addressed Ross directly, complaining about his actions, and the ongoing conflict between Ross and Rachel is a direct continuation of the situation Joey commented on.


It's just that I'm sick of being a victim of this Dick Clark holiday. I say this year, no dates, we make a pact. Just the six of us- dinner.

Y'know, I was hoping for a little more enthusiasm.

(Into microphone) Okay, hi. Ladies and gentlemen, back by popular demand, Miss Phoebe Buffay. Wooh!

(Takes mike) Thanks, hi. Um, I wanna start with a song that means a lot to me this time of year. (Shakes bell as an introduction) (Sung)

Explanation: Chandler was an active participant in the previous discussion about New Year's Eve plans, but Rachel's introduction of Phoebe and Phoebe's subsequent musical performance have completely shifted the focus, making Chandler a bystander to the current activity.


(holding a dinosaur) Okay, dinosaur attack!! Quick, everybody into the house!! Ahh-ahh! (the dinosaur starts attacking the house. She starts to bark like a dog.) Roof! Rrroof-roof-roof!

Okay, Phoebe, y'know what? That-that’s it, that’s it, all right? No dinosaurs, no ghosts, no giant dogs, okay? They’re not the right size, they’re not Victorian, and they just don’t go.

Okay, (starts to pack up her stuff) fine. Come dinosaur, we’re not welcome in the house of no imagination.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's sarcastic remark about the "house of no imagination" serves as a concluding statement to their exchange about the imaginary creatures, not requiring further response from Monica.


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

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

That's how they do pants! First they go up one side, they move it over, then they go up the other side, they move it back, and then they do the rear. (Chandler and Ross stare at him) What? Ross, Ross, would you tell him? Isn't that how they measure pants?

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addresses him, asking him to confirm his understanding of how pants are measured.


Okay. Oh but Joey, come over later because I’m going to teach you to make a bird feeder out of just a pine cone and some peanut butter.

Hey. Hey look I am still Joey, okay. Flowers they’re just, you know, they’re nice to look at. And that happens to be a picture by a famous artist. Of a famous baby.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey has just finished a defensive explanation in response to her previous offer, and there is no direct question or prompt for her to immediately address.


Chandler that's crazy! If you give up every time you'd have a fight with someone you'd never be with anyone longer than—Ohhh! (They both realize something there.)

So, this isn't over?

(laughs) You are so cute! No. No, it was a fight. You deal with it and move on! It's nothing to freak out about.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's previous utterance was a direct response to his question and offered reassurance and advice specifically to him, inviting his further engagement.


C'mon, she's your mom!

! Dead guy getting hit in the groin twenty, thirty times! No?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is a rhetorical statement seeking general agreement rather than a direct question requiring an immediate verbal response from Joey.


Still on Amelia Earhart?

The woman just vanished!

Seriously, Ross, you don't want in on this?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Ross with a question, inviting him to participate in the ongoing discussion.


(entering) Hey is Rachel here? We have a doctor’s appointment.

In a minute!!!

People ask me why we’re not together, I just don’t know what to tell them.

(entering) All right, all right. Let’s go!

Uh, do you wanna go change first? The doctor’s keeping the office open late for us, but if you hurry…

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just asked Rachel directly if she wants to change first, providing a conditional statement about the doctor's office, which may prompt her to consider the option rather than immediately respond verbally.


Okay, so now they know that you know and they don't know that Rachel knows?

Wh-what do you mean?

Well y'know every time that they say that like they're doing laundry we'll just give them a bunch of laundry to do.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe just finished explaining her previous statement in response to Rachel's direct question, and there is no new prompt for Rachel to speak.


Look now, Phoebe remember, hey, their just fulfilling their Christmas....

Okay. (One of Joey’s co-workers, walks by with a dead tree.) Yikes! That one doesn’t look very fulfilled.

Oh, that’s, that’s ah, one of the old ones, he’s just taking it to the back.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just responded directly to her previous observation about the tree, creating a clear turn for her to reply to his explanation.


Nice shoes, huh? (He wiggles his foot and the bells tinkle)

Ross! He's playing with my spatulas again!

Okay, look, he's not gonna hurt them, right?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the complaint to Ross, who then directly responded to her concern about Joey playing with her spatulas.


Yeah! That was so weird, huh?

Phoebe, why’d you do it?

I didn’t do it! It was Chandler! He’s… He’s mad at you!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe just directly answered his question and provided new information about Chandler being mad at him, which he may need a moment to process.


(to Monica) We have to get out of here, baby!

Everyone? I would like to make a toast to Rachel and Joey.

Oh my god, are we supposed to answer?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross addressed "Everyone" for his toast, but Ross is currently delivering a lengthy, sarcastic monologue directed at Rachel and Joey that does not require an immediate response from Chandler.


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?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just proposed a name and directly asked Rachel for her opinion, requiring her to respond to his suggestion.


Wait a minute, you got Ross Gellar and guest?! I wasn’t invited and you got "and guest?!"

What? I can’t cancel on Joan!

Bec—Did you not hear me?! She’s an assistant professor in the Linguistics department, okay? They’re wild! Why do you want to come anyway?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly asked Monica why she wants to come, inviting her to respond to his question.


I’m kind, caring, and sweet. What’s Monica like?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic by describing herself and asking about Monica, and Monica's most recent utterance is a direct clarification about "the other Phoebe" that is clearly directed at Phoebe.


I don’t wanna know what Monica got me. Y’know? I mean, look, I’m sure she worked really hard at getting you a present, and wanting to surprise me, and you guys are gonna ruin that, and I, look we have to put these back, this is not what Christmas is about.

Hey guys! You found the presents? Chandler, you let them find the presents? Great! Do you know how long it took me to find you that water purifier?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's final statement about the water purifier is a rhetorical expression of her effort and frustration, not a direct question requiring an immediate verbal response from him.


I gave you one job! (Starts to examin the lasagne through the bottom of the glass pan.)

Oh, but look how straight those noodles are!

Now, Monica, you know that's not how you look for an engagement ring in a lasagne...

chandler addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, but Chandler's humorous comment about looking for an engagement ring is directly addressed to Monica, making Monica the current addressee.


You do realise  that's your brother?

Not until you said it. Somebody switch! (Chandler   makes a clicking sound with his fingers and Phoebe runs to the other wall.   Monica returns to Chandlers wall.) Wait a minute... Ross and Charlie, Joey   and Rachel, Phoebe and Mike! We're the only people  leaving with the   same person we came with.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's final observation directly includes him and their shared situation, inviting his response to her comment about them being the only couple leaving together.


Chandler, why would you do that?

Well y’know, they only give you three letters, so after A-S-S it  is a bit of a challenge.

It is when you put it together with that one.

Ah, well if you don’t clear this off, you won’t be getting one  of those from me. But Ben’s coming over here tomorrow to play this game, this  can’t be there.

Come on, he won’t even know what they mean.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Chandler has just directly countered her concern about Ben, she may be processing his argument or allowing his point to stand for a moment before responding.


Couldn't you just stay like this forever? (His eyes snap open.) Chandler! Couldn't you just stay here forever?

Yeah, here, somewhere else, y'know where-where ever. (Gets up.)

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm cool. Casual.

What-what are you doing?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Monica directly asked Chandler what he was doing, his silence suggests a pause for him to complete his action of getting up or to process the implications of her repeated questioning.


Okay, lesson one chords. Now, I don't know the actual names of the chords but umm, I-I-I made up names for the way my hand looks while I'm doing them. (She starts to show Joey the chords. Transcribers Note For this one you'll have to use your imagination, 'cause it would take me 50 pages to describe each one. So if you want to see them, you'll have to wait for this episode to come to a TV near you.) (Holding up her hand and then reconfiguring her hand with each name.) So then, this is Bear Claw. Okay, umm, Turkey Leg and Old Lady. (Joey tries to imitate them.)

Hey, Pheebs! Check-check this out. (Holds up his hand in one of Phoebe's chords.)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey just directly addressed her to "check this out," indicating that she should observe his hand position rather than immediately respond verbally.


Oh Joey, I’m so sorry. You want some of my breakfast?

Nah, I’m too depressed to eat. I’ll probably eat in like 5 minutes. So I guess I’ll just fly home with you guys, what time’s your flight?

What about my cab?

No, Joey! You borrowed my cab; you have to drive it back.

I don’t want to drive all the way back by myself, I get so lonely. (Gets an idea.) Oh—ooh! How about you come with me?

I don’t know, it’s such a long trip.

It’ll be great! We-we could talk, and play games! Huh? This could be our chance to like renew our friendship.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's last utterance is a direct persuasive appeal to her, building on her previous hesitation about driving back with him.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in this argument, and Ross is directly responding to her suggestion of taking a break while also proposing an activity, which invites her to confirm or react to his plan.


I know it sounds crazy, but Chandler this is (Goes and picks up the sandwich) the greatest sandwich in the world!

So you didn't uh, choose Ross before me.

No! I would never do that! You-you're like my brother!

Yeah! In fact, to prove how much you mean to me, (He unwraps the sandwich and holds it out for Chandler) here.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey has just made a direct offering to Chandler by holding out the sandwich, which calls for Chandler to physically receive it rather than immediately speak.


Look out, incoming pumpkin pie!

Ok, we all laughed when you did it with the stuffing, but that's not funny anymore.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's comment about the pie throwing is a direct reaction to Phoebe's action and is addressed to Phoebe.


Chandler, I found the perfect ring. (Holding it out for her.)

Oh, that’s uh, that’s pretty nice but I’m gonna go with the one I picked first.

Oh my God Chandler, the one you picked is gone. It’s over!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant as Phoebe just delivered a definitive statement directly to him about the unavailability of the ring, which might leave him momentarily speechless.


Mmm, looking good. Ok, cider's mulling, turkey's turking, yams are yamming. (notices Ross is depressed) What?

I don't know. It's just not the same without Mom in the kitchen.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she directly asked Ross "What?" and he just responded to her question about his mood, inviting her to continue the conversation.


See Chandler? I’m getting a lot of use out of them already! They’re very practical. See, you can wear them with dresses, with skirts, with pants…

You can wear them with shorts on a street corner and earn the money to pay for them. (Goes and gets some coffee at the counter.)

(almost crying) They hurt so much!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's emotional exclamation about her shoes ("They hurt so much!") is a personal complaint rather than a direct address or prompt for him to respond.


Yeah, sorry, the swallowing slowed me down.

Whose little ball of paper is this?!

Oh, uh, that would be mine. See, I wrote a note to myself, and then I realised I didn't need it, so I balled it up and... (sees that Monica is glaring at him) ...now I wish I was dead.

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: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's sarcastic comment about parental cruelty is a general remark following Monica's frustration, not an address to Joey, making it an exchange between Monica and Chandler.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he previously asked Chandler a direct question about getting pizza, and Chandler has now finished his phone call and is facing Joey, who is awaiting a response.


Really? Which one?

(stopping Joey from answering) Ohh! Fish, seaweed, a sunken ship.

monica addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica has interjected, stopping Joey from answering Ross's previous question, and has taken the floor to describe something, shifting the conversational focus away from Ross's inquiry.


We wanted to kiss at midnight, but nobody else is going to so y'know…

All right, I'll take care of it.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is an active participant in the discussion about kissing at midnight, as she is part of the "we" Chandler referred to, and Joey's offer to "take care of it" directly responds to their shared desire.


[opens the drapes] Hey, Ross! What are you doin'?

Hey, Joey. You wanna open the window?

Rach, come on, open up. Rach, come on, come on, Rach. You got to give me anotherchance.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross is now directly addressing Rachel with a personal plea, shifting the focus away from Joey and their initial interaction.


Chandler, you're not gonna die alone.

Janice was my safety net, ok? And now I have to get a snake.

If I'm gonna be an old, lonely man, I'm gonna need a thing, you know, a hook,like that guy on the subway who eats his own face. So I figure I'll be Crazy Man with aSnake, y=know. Crazy Snake Man. And I'll get more snakes, call them my babies, kids willwalk past my place, they will run. "Run away from Crazy Snake Man," they'llshout!

You have got to get over this. You're not gonna end up alone.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's latest utterance is a concluding piece of advice and reassurance directly to him, which does not require an immediate verbal response.


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

(grabs and shakes Rachel) Just calm down woman!

Phoebe, I already, I already did.

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

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

Uh, here. What time?

Finger sandwiches and tea.

Ooh great! Very Monica.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's "Ooh great! Very Monica" is a positive reaction to Phoebe's previous suggestion about food, not a new question or a turn that requires an immediate response from Phoebe.


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.

Woo-hoo, stuud!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's "Woo-hoo, stuud!" is a general exclamation rather than a direct address or question that requires a response from Rachel.


Neat. I'm gonna die alone.

Chandler, you're not gonna die alone.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having previously responded to Chandler's initial expression of loneliness, and his subsequent dramatic monologue about becoming "Crazy Snake Man" is a direct continuation of his anxieties, inviting further engagement.


So, what do you thing the good news is?

(looking at the checkbook) Wow! Look at this! He wrote a check for 50,000 dollars to Hugo Ligrens Ring Design. (Monica is stunned) Oh, sorry, what do you think the good news is?

joey addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he initiated the original question, but Joey's subsequent revelation of the $50,000 check to a ring design company, which has.


Ohh, let me see it! Let me see your hand! (Chandler is frantically trying to wave them off.)

(after the door closes) What did you guys just do?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is an active participant, but Chandler's question "What did you guys just do?!" is a rhetorical expression of shock directed at the group, not a direct query demanding an immediate answer from her.


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

Do you want me to be afraid of you?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should SPEAK because Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct counter-question addressed to her, requiring a response to continue their exchange.


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

Eh! Stop it!

Chandler! What are you doing here?

monica addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's direct question "Chandler! What are you doing here?" is addressed specifically to Chandler, making him the expected next speaker.


Wait, am I missing something though? ‘Cause I thought death was something that’s supposed to be sad, in a way.

Well ah, Aunt Silvia was, well not a nice person.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just offered an explanation for the group's sentiment about Aunt Silvia, inviting further commentary or agreement from the other participants.


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

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

I'm meeting with professor Sherman about my being the keynote speaker...

Oh! How's it going?

It could be better! He, uhm... he fell asleep!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement "He fell asleep!" is a concluding remark to his explanation about the meeting, not an explicit question or prompt for Joey to respond to immediately.


Ooh... she backed out.

She did? Why?

I made her. (Phoebe looks shocked) Steel drums don't really say "elegant wedding". Nor does Marjorie's overwhelming scent.

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just asked Monica "Why?" and Monica's last utterance was a direct answer to that question, making it natural for Phoebe to react or follow up.


Uh, huh. (to Ross) Or maybe to a galaxy far, far away. (Rachel, Monica, and Phoebe leave)

Women tell each other everything. Did you know that?

No Chandler, everything! Like stuff you like, stuff she likes, technique, stamina, girth....

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly addressed Chandler, elaborating on the previous topic with specific details, which prompts a response from Chandler.


Ok, let's see... uhm, okay, the turkey is in the oven, the stuffing is ready...

You know, you always cook this meal all by yourself. Let me help this year.

Oh, Chandler, that's sweet. But you don't have to do everything Doctor Phil tells you to do.

I'm serious, let me do something, just not the turkey or the stuffing, nothing "high profile".

Ok, let's see... Oh, the cranberry sauce, it is easy to make and no-one really cares about it.

Tell me more.

Okay, I'm gonna go check on something across the hall. You start by washing these (she gives Chandler a bowl with cranberries. Then, while she's going outside, she sees him with a bottle of soap in his hands) Not with soap!! (she leaves)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just gave Chandler a direct instruction and then a correction regarding the cranberry sauce, creating an immediate opening for him to respond to the task or her departure.


What was that bam?

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

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel directly addressed Joey and asked him what he would do in a hypothetical pregnancy situation, prompting him to answer.


ride more fun?!"

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

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

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler's statement about married couples not keeping secrets is implicitly directed at her, but his utterance is a declaration about their relationship rather than a direct question requiring an immediate verbal response from her.


Yeah, I think I have some around here somewhere. Why?

Well, it’s just that maternity clothes are so expensive.

Hey, Rach! I made a pile of your stuff over on this side of the room. If you could just…(Rachel grunts and throws her purse at it)…throw your purses at it.

rachel was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed her with an instruction, and after Rachel's non-verbal response, Monica's concluding remark creates an expectation for Rachel to verbally engage.


Is this about Mark?

(shocked) Oh my God.

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's definitive statement "A break from us" is a final, impactful declaration in their argument, leaving Ross to absorb the gravity of her words.


Ross, I didn't think it would that big of a deal.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just directly responded to her previous statement, continuing their private conversation about a "private, personal thing between us.".


(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?

Don't come out here!

No-no-no-no, I've supported you one hundred percent and I want to prove that to you in person!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly addressed Joey, refuting his previous statement and reiterating his intention to come in person, which prompts Joey to respond to this direct challenge.


Are you asking me to move out? Do you not want me here?

Oh no-no, no-no I love living with you. It just seems that…if you’re gonna have a roommate, y’know it might as well be the father.

But Joey, I don’t think Ross wants me to move into his apartment and disrupt his life like that. I mean—(Ross turns to her with wishful eyes.)—Or he does.

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's final statement, "Or he does," directly addresses his implied desire to have her move in, inviting him to confirm or elaborate.


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

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

That you like, (snappily confronting Joey over the heads of the knittingcircle) we get it. You like her. Great!

Hey, Phoebe, I asked you, and you said it was okay.

Alright, well, maybe now it’s not okay.

Okay... Well maybe now I’m not okay with it not being okay.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Joey's most recent utterance is a direct retort to Phoebe, continuing their escalating disagreement that does not involve Chandler.


(To Ross) Cassie needs to stay at your place.

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica is addressing Ross and explaining her reasoning to him about Cassie's accommodation, not inviting Chandler to comment on her observation.


Oh that’s right. It’s your first day! So are you psyched to fight fake crime with your robot sidekick?

Am I psyched? The lead in my own TV series? I’ve dreamed about this for years! Why have I not been preparing?!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just finished an enthusiastic statement about his dream role, creating an opening for another friend to share in his excitement or offer a supportive comment.


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

That's so cool. I'll let Monica know.

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler explicitly states he will "let Monica know," directly involving her in the topic and inviting her to acknowledge or respond to the information being relayed.


No, one of them...

I don't know, what were the names I just said?

Rachel, things can get incredibly complicated.

, I won't do anything with Joey, I just thought that we (Joey enters the hall) Ok so that would be two cups of tarragon, one pound of baking soda and one red onion? (Joey enters his apartment)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she was just directly addressing Rachel about complications, and Rachel's subsequent utterance was a somewhat disjointed continuation of a personal thought followed by a sudden shift to a list of items, leaving an opening for Monica to respond or seek clarification.


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; Ross is an active participant in the discussion about furniture arrangement, having previously disagreed with Chandler's couch placement, and Chandler's latest utterance proposes a new solution directly related to their ongoing task.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly questioned Rachel about why the past event still bothers her, prompting Rachel to respond and elaborate on her feelings.


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

And I suppose you used a ring designer for that.

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

My parents will be so happy.

Explanation: Pete is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's sarcastic comment "My parents will be so happy" is a concluding, dismissive remark that doesn't invite further direct response from him.


Pass the cheese, please.

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's direct question, "Can you?", is clearly addressed to him, prompting a response.


I mean I think I’d say no to anybody right now. (Hearing this Gunther swoops back to cleaning tables.) Oh, but it was so strange. I mean I’m standing there with this charming, cute guy, who’s asking me to go out with him, which I’m allowed to do, and I felt guilty. Y'know, like I’d be cheating on Ross or something.

So Rachel called. Wants to see me. Going over in a minute.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross is making an announcement about Rachel to an implied third party, not directly addressing her or continuing a dialogue with her.


No you’re fine. (Joey checks anyway.) All right well, do you think I could take Rachel?

Will you relax?! What are you taking this so seriously for? It doesn’t matter.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a dismissive rhetorical question directed at her, indicating he doesn't want to continue discussing the matter.


Yeah, I got my speech!

Do you got your gracious loser face?

Now Joey remember, if you win you have to hug me! You hug me!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly addressed Joey with a reminder about hugging her if he wins, prompting a direct response from him.


Yeah, Monica's settin' me up.

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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross has shifted the topic entirely by addressing Monica directly about a practical arrangement for picking up a cat toy, which does not involve Joey or his previous question.


Look at that! Look at that! They’re going into the first class lounge! Do you know what they have in there?

Me neither! We have to get in! (She runs through the door with Chandler in tow.)

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica has just declared a joint intention ("We have to get in!") and is physically pulling Chandler along, creating an immediate opening for his reaction to her action and statement.


(to Joey) Hey, listen, Joey, about Molly, I really prefer if    you didn't go after her.

So, what, you think I'm just gonna sleep with her and never call    her again and things are gonna get uncomfortable? (thinks about it) Yeah, sounds    about right.

Oh, man, why did have to go and say that for? Now that you told    me I can't have it makes me want her even more!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's last utterance is a self-directed complaint about Rachel's request and his own reaction, not a direct question or an explicit invitation for Rachel to respond further.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the previous turn with a direct question to Ross, and Ross's most recent utterance directly addresses her and refers to their shared interaction, inviting her to respond to his statement about their private exchange.


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

Phoebe really likes the bike huh?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should stay silent because Monica just finished elaborating on his previous question about Phoebe liking the bike, and her descriptive statement does not directly prompt a further response from him.


I can't smell your sandwich?

Half the taste is in the smell! You-you're sucking up all the tastiness!

Okay, I'll give them back. (Exhales strongly through his nose and Joey just glares at him.) Look! What is so great about that sandwich?

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly challenged Joey's enjoyment of the sandwich, which Joey had just been defending, making Joey the clear addressee for a response.


Ross, see! I told you, those swings are evil! Alright, that is it.    That is     the last time Emma is getting on one of those things for her entire life.

No! No, no, no, no, okay, it wasn't the swing's fault. It was my fault    and kind     of that (point to the kid that kicked him) kids fault. Who is still laughing.    Nice.

Ross, c'mon, please. Can we just get out of here, before somebody else    gets     hurt?

No wait, okay, okay, I have an idea. I want you to get on the swing,    okay? And     you'll see that there's nothing to be afraid of.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just directly proposed an idea to her, asking her to get on the swing, which requires her response.


You a little sad about that sweetheart?

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

Okay. (Starts running crazily with her arms flapping and her legs far apart) Come on! That's not running! Let's go! (Rachel pauses, then follows, embarrassed.)

You guys, I'm telling you, when she runs, she looks like a cross between Kermit The Frog and The Six Million Dollar Man.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he was involved in the preceding exchange and is part of the "you guys" Rachel is addressing, but Rachel's statement is a general observation about Phoebe's running rather than a direct question or prompt for Joey to take the next turn.


From you. I exchanged the blouse you got me.

Well, it's the thought. Hey, doesn't Ross's flight get in in a couple hours? At gate 27-B?

Uh, yeah. Uh, Monica, y'know, honey, I've been thinking about it and I've decided this—this whole Ross thing, it's just not a good idea.

I am not 'so'! OK, I was a teensy bit weird at first, but... I'll be good. I promise.

Who is it?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's sudden question "Who is it?" is an interjection likely directed at an external event or person, not a direct continuation of her conversation with Monica about Ross.


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

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

Oh my, oh my God!

Aw, it’s unbelievable! Wow! She is kicking so much! Oh, she’s like umm…oh…who’s that kind of annoying girl soccer player?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is thinking aloud to herself, trying to recall a name, and is not addressing Joey directly with her question.


Oh, I knew something had to be wrong, because my fingernails did not grow at all yesterday.

Yeah, well, I guess they had a fight, and he got drunk....

Oh!! (hits Chandler and Joey in the head) You guys knew about this and you didn’t tell us?!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica directly accused "you guys" (Chandler and Joey) of knowing about the fight and not telling them, requiring a response from him.


My baby sister, ladies and gentlemen.

Shut up, I'm happy.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross made a general comment to the group about Monica, and Monica's playful response creates an opening for other friends to join the banter.


Honestly? Me too.

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

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

Okay. I’ll be right there.

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. The most recent utterance is a pre-recorded answering machine message from Monica, which is not a live interaction addressed to Chandler.


Okay. Okay. Joey, it's okay. Settle down.

All right, I-I'm sorry. I'm sorry. You see Rach I'm an actor…

I haven't seen him in so long!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a personal reflection about someone she hasn't seen, which does not directly solicit a response from Joey.


Alright, well the rest of you get comfortable, ok, because we're gonna    be here for a li...(stops and thinks) Wait a minute, there is a window in there!

Oh no! He's not getting away that easy! (Phoebe and Joey run towards    the bathroom and enter)

(Yelling) What are you doing? Get the hell out of here! (Phoebe and    Joey come out looking shocked)

No, it did not.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant in the unfolding situation, but Phoebe's statement "No, it did not" is a direct denial likely in response to an implicit question or observation shared between her and Joey about their experience in the bathroom, not directly inviting Chandler's input.


If you said, "Big lima bean, bubbling up." Would she understand the difference?

(noticing Rachel crawling behind the couch) Rach? What are you doing?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed her with a question, prompting her to explain what she is doing.


Pheebs! Pheebs! Ross wants to kiss you at midnight!

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's last utterance is an explanation directed at Phoebe regarding her history with him, which does not require Joey's immediate response.


What are you talking about? I love them! (Looks into the cage) Yeah, I had a tarantula when I was a kid. But it-it died, because my cat ate it. And then, then my cat died. But Joey, isn't this cool?

Is it on me? I feel, I feel like it's on me! I got, hey! (He storms into his room)

Oh, isn't that adorable? Joey is afraid of the tarantula.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's comment "Oh, isn't that adorable? Joey is afraid of the tarantula" is an observation about his recent action rather than a direct address or question that requires him to respond verbally.


You still on that?

Oh, come on. What was with that whole Black Bart speech? (mimicking) "When I play poker, I'm not a nice guy!"

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's most recent utterance directly mimics and references Joey's previous "Black Bart speech" about his poker playing style, implicitly inviting Joey to respond to the mockery.


No, you're right. Well, we'll find something. Let's just get you out of that. Come on.

No, no, no, no, no, no, not out of that, not out of clothes.

Monica, can Phoebe borrow your green dress?

I called him.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, having just asked Monica a direct question, but Monica's subsequent statement "I called him" is not a response to Rachel's question.


, we don't think it's fair that every year the burden falls on us.

(skeptical) That doesn't sound like you... That's Monica talking!

ross addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's skeptical comment attributes Chandler's previous statement to Monica, implicitly shifting the focus to her influence or inviting her to respond.


Where are you going?

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

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly asked "How about you guys?" while pointing at both Phoebe and Joey, inviting a response from them.


You a little sad about that sweetheart?

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

Okay. (Starts running crazily with her arms flapping and her legs far apart) Come on! That's not running! Let's go! (Rachel pauses, then follows, embarrassed.)

phoebe addressed rachel, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe's most recent utterances are directed at Rachel, instructing her to run and engaging her in the activity, not addressing Joey.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Pete's comment "you guys are just the worst hiders ever" is a general observation directed at the group, inviting a response from anyone involved in the game or activity.


I got fired.

Yeah, they said I acted too much with it. I told everybody about this! Now everybody's gonna go to the theatre, expecting to see me, and...

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey is sharing significant bad news and expressing his distress about being fired, which naturally invites a supportive or commiserating response from a friend.


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

Oh well, that makes it not terrible.

No, yeah, we never find them! She’s always best at us that wily minx.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but he should stay silent because Phoebe's most recent utterance continues a topic from which she explicitly told him to disengage, indicating she is not addressing him.


I just wanted to say that I hope you do have sex tonight and I hope that you guys get back together, but I must warn you, the night that you announce your engagement I’m going to announce that I’m pregnant!

How is that ever going to happen?!

All right Monica, do you want to know why I was with Ross tonight?!

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addresses Monica with a question, prompting her to respond.


I’m not freaking out. Why would I be freaking out? A woman named Heldi called and said we were getting married, but that happens everyday. (Does one of those Chandler noises.)

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica directly addressed him with an apology and explanation regarding her actions, requiring his response.


Rach, come on, if you think about it, it’s actually kinda funny. (He laughs, and he laughs alone.) Okay, maybe it’s best not to think about it.

is inexcusable. I am shocked to my very core!

Phoebe, I told her you already knew.

Another lie. You have a sickness!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's strong accusation, "Another lie.


Look out, incoming pumpkin pie!

Ok, we all laughed when you did it with the stuffing, but that's not funny anymore.

Hey, Monica, I got a question. I don't see any tater tots.

That's not a question.

But my mom always makes them. It's like a tradition. You get a little piece of turkey on your fork, a little cranberry sauce, and a tot! It's bad enough I can't be with my family because of my disease.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Joey is making a direct appeal to Monica about the tater tots, continuing their specific exchange, and Chandler is not being addressed or involved in this particular discussion.


Monica, your Sweet Sixteen was like a million years ago.

And yet, here we are doing it again.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel just addressed her directly with a frustrated statement about not wanting to steal her thunder, which does not explicitly prompt Monica for an immediate verbal response.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just expressed his feelings about Richard's apartment and asked Joey a direct question, making it his turn to react to Joey's assessment or continue the discussion.


(She opens the door.) Hey Ross. What's up bro?

What the hell are doing?!!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because, as an active participant present during Ross's intense and surprised question to Monica, she would likely react to the dramatic situation unfolding.


Uh, absolutely, yeah, sEnd her in. (Monica enters) Hi.

What the hell is this? (holding up the check)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addresses Pete with a question about the check she is holding, requiring him to respond.


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

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

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

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

Joey, the guy’s your best friend.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should be silent because Ross just made a direct, emotional appeal about Chandler being his best friend, which is intended as a reflective statement rather than a prompt for an immediate verbal response.


Wait! Joey! Joey! Are you okay?!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is expressing his frustration and attempting to leave after answering her direct question about his well-being, indicating the end of his turn and a desire to exit.


Oh my God, I’m so sorry.

What’s the big deal?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, having just apologized, and Monica's "What's the big deal?" is a rhetorical question or dismissive comment directed at Rachel.


Wait! Wait! Wait! Y'know what? Just stay. Please? It uh… It would really mean a lot to me if you stayed.

RACHEL PLEASE!!! JUST HAVE DINNER WITH US!!!

Okay. Okay. Joey, it's okay. Settle down.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just directly addressed him, telling him to "settle down" after his impassioned plea, which invites a response or acknowledgment from him.


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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because he previously asked Chandler a direct question about getting pizza, which was interrupted by the phone call, and now Chandler has finished his call and is reacting to Joey's presence.


Excuse me, sir. Hi, you come in here all time. I was just wondering, do you think there's a possibility that you could give me an advance on my tips?

Ok, ok, that's fine. Fine. Hey, I'm sorry about that spill before. (picks up the tip he leaves) Only $98.50 to go.

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

No, they're not.

Yes, they are. The Blymens invited them.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Monica and Ross are having a private exchange about their parents' Thanksgiving plans that does not involve her.


What?! My mom’s not gonna be here?!

Well, given that we forgot to invite her it would be an awfully big coincidence if she was.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER, as Monica's last utterance directly addressed Rachel's concern about her mother, continuing their direct exchange.


Hey, what have you guys been up to?

Oh, we were helping Chandler write his vows, but he kicked us out because Joey kept making inappropriate suggestions.

ross addressed joey, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just finished explaining what he and Chandler were doing in response to her general inquiry, and there is no direct prompt for her to speak immediately.


Yeah, maybe it’s like y'know, that jock thing. Y'know how football players pat each other after touchdowns. (pats Ross on the butt)

All right so, Chandler, from now on, don’t give your boss a chance to get you. Y'know just ah, don’t turn your back to him.

Yeah, or you can teach him a lesson. Y'know? What you could do is you could rub something that really smells on your butt, all right? Then, when he goes to smack ya, his hand will smell. (thinking aloud) Now what could you rub on your butt that would smell bad?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a self-directed brainstorming session about what smells bad, not a direct question or prompt for Ross to respond.


What about your massage client?

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

Okay, if Ross and Rachel ask, I've been here the whole time. THE WHOLE    TIME!

I don't care that you left. I'm just glad that you're here. Thanks    you guys!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's utterance directly responds to Phoebe's explanation about her absence and concludes the immediate topic with a general expression of gratitude, not specifically inviting a further response from Joey.


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

Ah, did I leave the stove on?

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

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

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

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

Boy, are you gonna be sorry if thats true.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's sarcastic retort "Boy, are you gonna be sorry if thats true" serves as a concluding remark to Ross's elaborate, mocking story, not an invitation for him to continue speaking.


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...

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the topic of a weekend away with Chandler, and Chandler's most recent utterance directly responds to her idea, prompting her to react to his suggestion.


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.

And you’re Okay with that?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant as Joey directly asked him about his feelings regarding his decision, and a pause might indicate he is processing the emotional weight of the question before responding.


Oh man! I want that place so much!! I was so sure that was gonna work! There's twelve bucks I'll never see again! (Exits.)

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she is present in the scene where Ross just exited and Rachel is announcing her departure, prompting a potential concluding remark or farewell from Phoebe.


(entering) I am not!

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

No Phoebe I am mad!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance "No Phoebe I am mad!" is directed at Phoebe, shifting the immediate conversational focus away from Rachel.


(Walks towards Ross) If you hadn't just had a baby   with my best friend I swear to Lucifer a raber dog would be feasting on your   danglers RIGHT NOW!

well Phoebe, I think you'll feel better when you know   a little bit about Vicrum, His a Kite designer (He makes a wow face) and he   used to date Oprah. (He makes another wow face)

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the confrontation with Ross, and Ross is now directly addressing her, attempting to diffuse the situation by providing information about Vicrum.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Monica and Rachel are engaged in a private exchange about Rachel's ring, with Monica's last comment being a direct response to Rachel showing it to her.


(entering) Hey Ross! Listen, do you want to go see that new Imax movie on tide pools?

Okay I-I just have to stop by my place first.

gonna be on TV!

No-no, I-I have to see if this apartment became available.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just introduced a new, personal reason for his unavailability by explaining his need to check on an apartment, which shifts the conversation's focus and doesn't directly prompt an immediate verbal response from Joey.


Yeah, I think she wants the old one back.

But he's the same.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just made a statement about what "she" wants, and Joey responded directly to her point, making it her turn to continue the discussion.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having repeatedly attempted to prompt Phoebe to speed up her lengthy speech with non-verbal cues like hand gestures and tapping her watch, and a verbal cue by clearing her throat, making a direct verbal intervention a logical next step.


(entering) Joey?! Oh my God, Rachel!

Well, I was actually—I-I came over here to-to borrow this lamp. To umm, look at my books, y'know, see them a little better.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she just entered and exclaimed, prompting Rachel to offer an explanation for her presence, which Monica can now respond to.


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

(entering the hall) Oh man! Aren't you guys done yet?! I wanna sit in my chair!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just entered and addressed "you guys," including her, with a direct question and complaint about the ongoing situation and his desire for his chair.


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

Have you even had a girl up here?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a question that challenges his previous statement about his "bachelor pad.".


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just directly invited her to "Come on up," prompting her to acknowledge his instruction or comment on his next action.


So ah, Phoebe, how was your date?

Ick, you were eavesdropping.

Oh, I’m sorry. But I really like this guy. And I think he really happens to like me.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is currently expressing her personal feelings about her date, continuing her thought without directly addressing Monica for a reply.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's skeptical reaction to Chandler's "great idea" creates an opening for Rachel to comment on the present idea.


It still wouldn’t be clean. (Rachel makes an ‘Eww, disgusting!’ face) All I want is my freedom.

Foot rubs for a month!

I’ll take all of your photos and put them into photo albums!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel is making direct offers to Chandler in response to his earlier statement about wanting freedom, requiring his response.


Okay, even this is turning me on!

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the topic about Ross and Mona, and Ross is currently elaborating on the details of his relationship, which is a disclosure rather than a direct prompt for Rachel to respond.


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

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

Well, y'know how I'm trying to work things out with Emily. Well, there's this one thing… Okay, (Rachel has her back turned to the camera, and Ross isn't looking at her.) here goes. I made a promise that-(they cut to the other camera and Ross notices something coming out of Rachel's nose)-Oh hey!

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross initiated a conversation with her about his personal life and then directly addressed her with "Oh hey!" after noticing something about her, prompting her to respond to his observation.


Thanks for the help, problem solved. (Wipes his hands.)

Oh hey Joey! We've been watching all day, when are you gonna be on TV?

monica addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica directly addressed Joey with a question about his TV appearance, shifting the conversation away from Ross's previous statement.


He's planning your birthday party.

Oh my God! I love him!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just informed Monica about her birthday party, and Monica's enthusiastic reaction ("Oh my God! I love him!") is a direct response to Joey's information, inviting him to elaborate or acknowledge her reaction.


I don’t see him. Hey! Maybe he’s in the sugar bowl! (Opens the sugar bowl) Joey? Nope! (Closes the sugar bowl and they both laugh.)

Yeah, a naked bagel game? (Picks up his dropped bagel.) (To Chandler) Dude, I don’t know. That’s a pretty small hole.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey has shifted his address to Chandler, making it a direct exchange between them that does not involve Monica.


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

Ohh, I think she knows where my Dad is.

Oh well, where is he?!

She was acting, she was pretending like she hasn’t heard from him on years, but I found this picture on her fridge, and look (shows Monica)! Isn’t this what he would look like now?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe has just shown Monica a picture and directly asked for her input, inviting a response from Monica.


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

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

Well then Joey, what the hell were you doing with an engagement ring?!

It wasn’t my ring! It’s Ross’s ring! That’s why I felt so bad Rach, because he was going to propose.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just asked Joey a direct question about the ring, and Joey just responded directly to her, even addressing her as "Rach," creating a clear turn for her to react to his explanation.


Why? ‘Cause otherwise you’d go for it?

What you don’t think I’d go up to her?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should stay silent because Ross's rhetorical question "What you don’t think I’d go up to her?" is a direct counter to Monica's.


I don't know, I'm one sorry polentologist. (Stops reading.) All right Joey, we get it. (To Chandler) I'm sorry.

Oh no! No-no, keep reading! The good part's coming up. Keep going.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed him, asking him to continue reading after Ross had stopped.


Can I please be there when you tell her? (Joey nods yes.)

(excitedly) Can I come?! I won’t even talk! You’ll just hear the noise from my video camera.

Explanation: Rachel is an active participant, but Joey's excited question about coming along is a new request directed at the person who will be doing the telling, not a follow-up to Rachel's previous question.


Okay, what do you have a fear of if you suffer from this phobia, Tris…Holy cow, that’s a big word. Trisc… Seriously look at this thing. Chandler, how do you say that?

Let me see that.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just asked Chandler for help with a word, and Chandler responded by asking to see it, indicating Joey should present the word rather than speak.


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

Maybe we should check the trash chute.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's suggestion to check the trash chute is a general comment to the group rather than a direct address requiring her immediate verbal response.


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

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

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

Hey uh, I brought you some lunch.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross's latest utterance is directed at Rachel, offering her lunch and continuing their separate exchange, making Phoebe's previous interaction with "the guy" no longer the immediate focus.


Oh that looks so good, oh I love it.

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

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

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: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's last utterance was a direct explanation and justification in response to Rachel's previous accusations and questions about not getting a tattoo.


No, just give me another minute.

Look Ross, if you don't know them by now, you will never know them, okay? That is the beauty of this game. It makes you want to kill yourself.

This-this is crazy! I can do this! All right, uhh, I bet I can get all 50 before dinner.

Okay, but if you can't…no dinner!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler has just laid out the terms of the challenge directly to Ross, concluding the negotiation of the bet.


What are you talking about? Bitch.

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

Oh my God Phoebe! I mean I’m just—Wait a minute. If I’m your maid of honor that means you are Monica’s.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic by asking Rachel to be her maid of honor, and Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct reaction and follow-up to Phoebe's proposal, making it natural for Phoebe to respond.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the conversation and Joey just directly asked him a reciprocal question ("What about you?"), requiring a response.


That’s not a state Joe.

I got to go, so ah, I’ll see you guys later.

(to Monica, by the door) So ah, we on for tomorrow?

Absolutely! (He goes to kiss her, but she stops him and rubs his head and says...) Now get out of here you!! (Pete leaves) (to the gang) Okay, I’m running out of places I can touch him! Look, is there something wrong with me? I mean why am I only attracted to guys where there’s no future? Either they’re too old, or they’re too young, and then there’s Pete who’s-who’s crazy about me, and who’s absolutely perfect for me, and there’s like zip going on! I mean, seriously, does it sound like something’s wrong with me?!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica has just addressed "the gang," including him, with a lengthy, emotional monologue and a direct question about her relationship struggles, but the pause allows for collective.


I’m sorry, they just, they just look so good! And the saleswoman was looking at me like, "Oh, these are way too expensive for you."

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

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

rachel addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel's exclamation and compliment about the boots are directed solely at Monica, not inviting Chandler's input.


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, but Monica's last utterance is a personal lament about her eye doctor and relationship status that is not directly addressed to him and does not invite an immediate response.


(Walks towards Ross) If you hadn't just had a baby   with my best friend I swear to Lucifer a raber dog would be feasting on your   danglers RIGHT NOW!

well Phoebe, I think you'll feel better when you know   a little bit about Vicrum, His a Kite designer (He makes a wow face) and he   used to date Oprah. (He makes another wow face)

I'm not going along with some lie you made Ross,   No I'm just gonna be honest with him.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe has just declared her intention to Ross, concluding her statement without posing a direct question or inviting an immediate response from him.


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?

(to everybody) All right, let’s get this party started, huh?    Joey and Phoebe are gonna perform a little something for us.

rachel addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's announcement to everybody that Joey and Phoebe are going to perform serves as a transition to the performance itself, not a direct prompt for Joey to speak before starting.


So who's gonna tell them?

Not it! Damn it!

Rachel, this is yours.

rachel was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica directly addressed Rachel and handed her an item, prompting a response.


Wait! Wait! Wait! Y'know what? Just stay. Please? It uh… It would really mean a lot to me if you stayed.

RACHEL PLEASE!!! JUST HAVE DINNER WITH US!!!

Okay. Okay. Joey, it's okay. Settle down.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance was directed at Joey, calming him down after his plea, rather than responding to Ross's earlier request for her to stay.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she directly questioned Joey about not inviting them to parties, and Joey just responded to her, making it her turn to react to his explanation.


(to Gunther) Y'know what Gunther, go ah, go ahead, I’m-I’m talking to ah, (tries to get her to say her name). (to her) This is the part where you say your name.

Someone in here.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler was attempting to get a third person to say her name, and Gunther then interjected with an observation that was not directly addressed to Chandler.


Your make-up!

(entering) Joey, what are you doing with the bag? You're audition is not until tomorrow.

Yeah, but sandwich time is right now. (Removes a sandwich and starts eating.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the direct exchange with Joey by asking him a question, and Joey has just responded to her.


Ross, say something. Anything.

So you two are..?

And have you .. ed?

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross is continuing his thought or question, so she should allow him to finish speaking.


Oh my God, what would have done if I said yes?

Well I would've been happy because I would've be able to spend the rest of my life with the woman that I love. Or, you would've seen a Chandler shaped hole in that door. (Points at the door.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Chandler just delivered a humorous line, creating an opening for Joey to react or comment as part of the ongoing group exchange.


What's it sound like? It's a guy with my identical hands! It was incredible! Chandler, the dealer's hands were exactly like me! It-it was like looking at my hands in a mirror!

Are you sure you weren't (pause) looking at your hands in a mirror?

Don’t you see what this means?! I can forget about that stupid movie. I'm gonna be a millionaire!

Look, I don't have it all worked out yet, but it's gotta mean big money! Come on! Identical hands!

Again I must go back to, how?

This is Vegas man! People will pay to see freaky stuff! Okay, how much would you pay to see this hand (Holds up his left hand) twice? Huh?

(Pause) Y'know, I-I can't really put a price on that Joe.

Hey, are you unsupporting me again?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's question, "Hey, are you unsupporting me again?", is a rhetorical accusation that follows Chandler's clear lack of support and does.