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

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

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

Well, I’m not really in a sexy mood right now.

How long it took to go back in the water?

Chandler, we can’t let this tape wreck Valentine’s Day!

Oh, beautiful? Really? Beautiful? You think this is beautiful? (picks up the remote and presses a button, and he immediately makes a face that just looks like he’s going to throw up!)

Oh! Oh, my God! No wonder my mother hates me!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance is a personal, emotional exclamation directed at herself, not a question or statement requiring Chandler's immediate response.


Don’t take this personally okay? It’s just that I just can’t have sex with a sick person.

I’m with you Chandler! I mean I can’t have sex with a sick person either, that’s disgusting! But I’m not sick! Let me prove it to you. We are two healthy people in the pribe of libe.

That’s the thing, see I would like to stay in the pribe of mwha-ah-libe.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she and Chandler are in a direct exchange about her health and their intimacy, and Chandler's most recent utterance is a statement continuing his reasoning to Monica rather than an explicit prompt for her to respond immediately.


What? They will be!

All right, that’s it, I’m getting out of here.

No, no, no, no! Ross, wait! Come on! You know, there’s other stuff. Here’s a nice shirt, look at these nice pants...

rachel addressed ross, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Rachel is directly addressing Ross and attempting to persuade him to stay, making this a private exchange between them that does not involve Phoebe.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because she initiated the topic about Joey smelling gas and Joey's most recent utterance directly responds to her implied accusation about taking the keys, making her part of the current exchange.


So how many more do you have tomorrow?

Two. This photographer, who seemed really dull. And this actor guy, who I’m not sure about, because when he called and I answered the phone ‘Chandler Bing,’ he said ‘Whoa-whoa, short message.’

(entering) Ross (who has his foot on the coffee table), foot on the floor or come over no more!

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a command about his foot, requiring a response.


Oh yes! Monica, get in here! There's a high-speed car chase on!

We're switching rooms.

(looks at what she's holding and shies away) Oh dear God, they gave us glasses!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last utterance is a direct reaction to what she is holding, which is relevant to her previous statement about switching rooms, prompting her to explain further or respond to his exclamation.


Which is why my answer is yes!

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

(catching the ball) Monica! Stop throwing it so hard! We're on the same team!

ross addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Ross is directly addressing Monica about their game, and Phoebe is not part of that specific exchange.


Yeah, well, you wouldn't think it was cool if you're eleven years old and all your friends are passing around page 79 of 'Mistress Bitch.'

C'mon, Chandler, I love your mom. I think she's a blast.

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross directly addressed him and responded to his previous comment about his mother, creating a direct exchange that requires Chandler's reply.


Ooh! So now why can't we tell Chandler?

I know. Can you believe it? One year ago today I was just your annoying friend Chandler.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just asked a direct question ("So now why can't we tell Chandler?") which was not directly answered by Chandler's subsequent reflective statement, creating an opportunity for her to re-engage or seek clarification.


Neat. I'm gonna die alone.

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.

Of course I am. I reject anyone who's crazy enough to actually go out withme, and then I bitch about the fact that there aren't any great women out there.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's most recent utterance is a self-reflective continuation of his lament about his own patterns, not a direct question or an opening for Monica to immediately interject with more reassurance.


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

(laughing) You did look like an idiot.

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

joey addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey initially responded to Chandler's comment, he immediately pivoted to a new anecdote about Ross, shifting the conversational focus away from Chandler and not directly soliciting a reply from him.


Joey? Could you get that? (There is no answer and she goes and opens the  door to Joey.) What are you doing here? I thought you were in your room?

No, I’m picking you up for our date. These are for you. (Hands her  some flowers.)

Ohh, Lilies. Joey, they’re my favorite. Thank you.

And, a brownie! (Hands her a bag with the brownie in it.) Well, half a  brownie. Actually, it’s just bag. It’s been a long walk from the flower shop and  I was startin’ to feel faint so…

Oh man! This is so great! I actually feel like I’m going on a real  date! Although, I have a hint of morning sickness, and I’m wearing underwear that  goes up to about…(She snaps the waistband on her underwear that is just slightly  below her breasts)…there.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel is sharing a personal, reflective thought about her current state and feelings regarding their date, which does not directly prompt an immediate verbal response from Joey.


Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh Chandler!! (Hugs him.) You guys are gonna be so happy!

Check out the ring.

(gasps) Nice! One and a half carat easy.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just responded to Chandler's prompt to "Check out the ring" by commenting on its size, and the conversational ball is now back in her court to explain her initial excited statement.


No, you don't have to, and you can't because I, I live here too.

Well then, you should look with us.

Chandler, aren't you worried about what to get Monica for Christmas?

rachel addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Rachel has shifted the topic and directly addressed Chandler about Monica's Christmas present, making Phoebe a bystander to this new exchange.


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

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

Hey, it’s been like three weeks!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he initiated the conversation with Ross, who is continuing his emotional outburst directly to Chandler, requiring a response to his ongoing lament.


So, uh, Rachel, what are you, uh, what're you doing tonight?

Oh, big glamour night. Me and Monica at Laundorama.

Oh, you uh, you wanna hear a freaky coincidence? Guess who's doing laundry there too?

Me. Was that not clear? Hey, why don't, um, why don't I just join you both, here?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross has been directly addressing her throughout the exchange and just made a direct suggestion to join her and Monica, requiring her response.


Okay. Okay. Okay. Uh, what do I, what do I do with him?

I don’t know! Just-just talk to him-entertain him and keep him alive.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just provided direct instructions to her in response to her question, which concludes the immediate exchange about what she should do.


Hey Joey! Great stuff huh?

This is your place?

Of course it is. Yeah, come on in. Ooh-ooh, go by the window you can pretend to be surfing. (He pretends he's surfing by the window.)

But I counted, you're not supposed to live here! Oh man! (Runs away.)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's final exclamation and subsequent action of running away indicate a disengagement from the conversation, leaving Ross with no one to address.


No, okay, you’re right. You’re easy-going. You’re just not as easy-going as Rachel. She’s just more flexible and-and mellow. That’s all.

(To Monica) Well, people are different.

Ya, you know, Rachel … she’ll do whatever you want. Y’know, you can just walk all over her.

What? Wait a minute. What are you saying, that I’m a pushover? I’m not a pushover.

Oh, okay, (laughing) you’re not a pushover.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's sarcastic, laughing agreement "Oh, okay, you’re not a pushover" is a dismissive response to Rachel's previous protest, effectively closing that specific point in the conversation without requiring an immediate counter from Rachel.


Ginger. I’m talking to Ginger, so....

Don’t you have to use the bathroom?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ginger just directly asked him a question, requiring a response.


So, do you guys wanna come and eat dinner at the restaurant sometime in the next few weeks?

Well, I can't give you a massage, because my licence has been revoked again!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should speak because Monica addressed "you guys" with an invitation, and Phoebe's subsequent, unrelated comment did not answer the initial question or shift the turn away from the group regarding the dinner plans.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross has just been directly accused by Phoebe of having a "sickness" due to his lies, a strong condemnation that may not immediately invite a direct counter-response from him.


Well hurry, I can't feel my ears!

feel your ears?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's open-ended question "feel your ears?" following Joey's complaint creates an opportunity for her to interject.


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

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

No dude, Ross tore up the tickets!

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

Yeah, well, that's fine, but the important thing is that I finished it. And uh, I think it's really good, but y'know it'd really help me is if I could hear it. So would you guys read it for me?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Joey has just made a general request to "you guys" to read his script, and there is no specific cue for Chandler to respond immediately over other members of the group.


You don’t need to fill these silences.

Chandler, that’s like your fourth cup of coffee!

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Chandler with a comment about his coffee consumption, prompting him to acknowledge or respond to her observation.


Almost over man.

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

Why am I looking?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a self-commentary about his movie scene playing on screen, not an address or continuation of the previous interaction with Chandler.


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!

phoebe addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's direct address to Ross about the forgotten vegetarian pizza shifts the conversation's focus to a new complaint that does not involve Rachel.


You guys, what was the Powerball number again?

Let me see!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica is directly responding to Phoebe's question about the Powerball number by saying "Let me see!", indicating she is about to find the answer.


(on phone) Hello? (Listens) What are you talking about? The audition’s not ‘til 500! (Chandler suddenly remembers and looks at the unfinished message then tries to sneak over and finish it as Joey listens.) Well, nobody told me! (Listens) Who’d you talk to? (Listens and turns around to see Chandler trying to finish the message.) Nevermind! (Hangs up.)

You mean you didn’t get it from this?

The allergy guy got the part! Thanks!

Well, maybe we can fix it y’know? Maybe we can send him some-some big-big flowers and scare him!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Chandler's suggestion to "fix it" by sending flowers is a direct attempt to console Joey and address the negative outcome of his audition, inviting Joey's reaction to the proposed solution.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated a private conversation with Rachel, and she has now joined him in the kitchen, signaling her readiness for him to speak.


Ok, um, (clears throat) we haven't known each other for that long a time, and, um, there are three things that you should know about me. One, my friends are the most important thing in my life, two, I never lie, and three, I make the best oatmeal raisin cookies in the world. (Phoebe opens a tin and offers Rachel a cookie)

(taking cookie) Ok, thanks Pheebs (takes bite of cookie, overwhelmed) Oh my God, why have I never tasted these before?!

Oh, I don't make them a lot because I don't think it's fair to the other cookies

All right, well, you're right, these are the best oatmeal cookies I've ever had.

Which proves that I never lie.

I guess you don't.

Paolo made a pass at me.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe's shocking revelation about Paolo is a statement that invites a moment of processing rather than an immediate verbal response.


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

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

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

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, and Chandler's most recent utterance directly mentions Joey and expresses a concern about him getting lost, inviting a response.


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?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey has just finished a lengthy explanation of his theory, and Chandler's repeated question "Again I must go back to, how?" is a direct challenge that prompts Joey to.


How late are we?

Forty-five minutes.

Okay. Rachel and Phoebe are already there, okay? So they probably started without us. We could just slip in and no-one needs to know where we were! (he raises his hands and on his right one there's a Rangers foam finger)

phoebe was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly refers to her and Rachel being at the destination, making her a key person to confirm or comment on his assumption and plan to slip in.


I was really upset about Rachel and Paolo, and I think I had too much tequila, and Nora- um, Mrs. Mom- your Bing- was just being nice, y'know, and- But nothing happened, nothing- Ask Joey, Joey, uh, came in-

Uh... y'know, knowledge is a tricky thing.

Hey, hey, hey, you're lucky I caught them when I did, or else who knows what woulda happened.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he was directly asking Joey to corroborate his story, and Joey's last utterance directly contradicts Ross's claim that "nothing happened," requiring Ross to respond to defend himself.


You'd better get back in that kitchen Monica, the garlic is not gonna overuse itself.

Ok, you have to stop playing now.

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica has just addressed the restaurant customers with a direct question about Phoebe's singing, and Phoebe should remain silent to allow the customers to respond.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's rhetorical question to Chandler about his superficial rejections creates an opening for other active participants, like Joey, to interject with their own opinion or a humorous comment on the general topic of dating.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler doesn't need to respond because Joey's last utterance is a self-referential concluding remark about his own storytelling, not a direct address or question to Chandler.


(lying) Yes, but if it’s any consolation, before the bird dropped it, he seemed to enjoy it.

Rachel, come here. (Rachel walks over to Phoebe. Chandler sits down on the lounge-chair.) Okay, I was just starting to take my Thanksgiving nap, and I had another dream about Jack.

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly called her over and then immediately began sharing a personal story about her dream, indicating Rachel is the intended recipient of the information.


, yeah! And he lived a full life, he was in the first wave   at Omaha Beach.

Hey, I'm sorry, I should have given you guys my    black book when I got married! Although it wasn't so much a book as a... napkin.    With Janice's phone number on it.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Chandler's self-deprecating joke about his "black book" and Janice is a personal reflection not directly addressing Phoebe or soliciting her input.


(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.

Great! Umm, well what-what I was doing in Chandler's room is that umm, I was cleaning it! In fact, he pays me to clean it!

Oh! What a great way to earn some extra pocket money.

Y'know when I said to you earlier that I was at work umm, I'm at my new work.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, and Monica just shared a significant update about her "new work" directly with her, which warrants a response.


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?!

monica addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's latest utterance is a rhetorical question about her own potential actions, shifting the focus away from Chandler's previous statement.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross's initial plea is directed at the group, but Ross then specifically addresses Monica with a question about the frosting, making Monica the primary addressee for the next turn.


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

Wow! Pregnancy does give you some weird cravings.

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Phoebe is expressing a personal sensation and asking a question to herself about a smell, rather than addressing Chandler directly.


That's it! I'm tired of covering for you two! This has got to stop! (Realizes he still has the underwear in his hand.) Ahh! (Throws them towards Chandler's room.) And tighty-whiteys! What are you, 8?

(entering) Thank you Joey, thank you so much!

Oh hey, no, you're not welcome. Okay, look, I hate this! You guys keep embarrassing me! (To Monica) Yesterday, Rachel found your razor in our bathroom and I didn't know what to say, so I said it was mine and-and that I was playing a woman in a play. And one thing led to another and (He puts his leg on the chair and pulls up his pants leg to reveal that he now has shaved legs.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Monica to complain about her razor being found in his bathroom, explaining how it led to him having to shave his legs, which requires her to respond to his complaint.


(telling Chandler the seating arrangement) Okay so this is where the band is. (Points.) And this is where the bar is. (Points) And all these pins have people’s names on them. (She has pins to show the seating at each of the tables.) And Rach, here you are. (Points to Rachel’s place.)

This is so sad. I mean, I only have like ten pins.

Chandler, relax it’s not a contest. (To Rachel) Certainly not a close one.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica has just addressed Chandler, but her final remark is clearly directed to Rachel, indicating a shift in conversational focus away from Chandler.


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

Hey, I can handle it! All right?

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

And is a hum, kinda like a scruddle?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey should stay silent because Ross just made a humorous remark directly to him, creating a natural pause for the conversation to acknowledge the joke before continuing.


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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent question about the food and pretention was directed to the restaurant customers, not to Phoebe, indicating Monica is awaiting their response.


Well, every, every Thanksgiving um, we used to have a touch football game called the ‘Geller Bowl.’

No, no, no, you say that proudly.

Anyway, Ross and I were always captains, and um, it got kind’ve competitive and one year, Geller Bowl VI, I accidentally broke Ross’s nose.

an accident. She saw I was about to tag her, so she threw her big fat grandma arm elbow right into my face. And just keep running.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a direct accusation towards Monica, challenging her account of breaking his nose, which makes it Monica's turn to respond.


Not yet, no. (Drops his hand and moves back.)

Hey man, how did the audition go?

Estelle said I didn't get it. (Sits down next to Rachel on the couch.)

What?! Why? Joey you were so ready for it!

Yeah, I thought so too but, she said the casting people had some problems with me.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a direct response to Rachel's question about why he didn't get the part, indicating Rachel is the next expected speaker.


Oh my God!

Ross, why didn’t you tell me that?

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Ross with a question, requiring a response from him.


How’d the lecture go?

It went great! And I didn’t need any jokes or naked chicks either!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica initiated a question about the lecture, and Ross just provided an update, making it natural for Rachel to comment on the outcome.


I am pretty wisdomous.

So... what do you say?

Are you kidding? Phoebe, I would be honored. (they hug)

Oh, thank you. I hope... I hope you know how much you mean to me.

(takes her hand) Listen, I hope... that you know... (has difficulty saying it) I don't want you to see your father cry, GO TO YOUR ROOM!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a comedic punchline to an emotional moment, not a direct prompt for her to respond.Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a comedic punchline to their emotional exchange, not a direct prompt for her to respond.


Oh no! Did you take my bra too?!

The pink one with the flowers?!

You mean the one that you’re wearing? (Adjusts Monica’s pink bra strap as Monica looks down her shirt.)

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly responded to Monica's question about her bra with a humorous observation and physical gesture, inviting Monica to react or acknowledge the comment.


Okay, but Ross just listen to me…

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she was directly addressing Ross and he just emphatically cut her off with "No, no, no, no! Don’t tell me! I don’t want to know!", requiring her to respond to his strong refusal.


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

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

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

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

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler has just expressed shock and directly questioned her request not to mention their living arrangement, leaving her to process his reaction and formulate a response.


What was the dream about?

were doing the crossword puzzle. Y'know like you guys were doing last night. So, that's it. I'm in love with Monica and I'll be moving out.

monica was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey just declared his love for Monica and his intention to move out, directly involving her and requiring her reaction.


And on your anniversary, for shame!

What's going on?

Chandler was hitting on the hot delivery girl!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just directly accused him of hitting on the delivery girl, making him the subject of the accusation and requiring a response.


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

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

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Joey, questioning his understanding of the dress's implications and implying he should respond to her concern.


(whispering) Why? (Monica gesticulates mumbling something that starts with "because") Seriously I did not understand a word that you said.

You wanna fool around with Joey?

Yeah! You know, ever since I had that dream about him, and can't get it out of my head! And what's the big deal, people do it all the time!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she asked Rachel a direct question about fooling around with Joey, and Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct answer and elaboration to that question, prompting Monica to respond.


Phoebe, you said it was urgent!

Oh yeah it is! I’m going to the movies and it starts in like five minutes.

Do you realize I have a classroom full of students?

(to the students) Oh, I’m sorry. I’m so rude. Does anyone want to come to the movies?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe has shifted her address from Ross to the students, inviting them to the movies, making Ross no longer the direct addressee.


I said name one!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's self-deprecating exclamation "I can’t believe I did this! What an idiot!" is directed at himself and does not invite a direct response from Joey.


He's planning your birthday party.

Oh my God! I love him!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey just revealed information to Monica about Chandler planning her party, and Monica's enthusiastic reaction "Oh my God! I love him!" is a direct response to Joey's statement, inviting him to continue the conversation.


Ohh, get these things out of me!

Breathe! Breathe! Breathe throw the pain.

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

I do too! I do too!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just responded to Joey's plea for drugs with a shared sentiment, indicating that the conversational turn has shifted to Ross after Joey's previous utterance.


let me nap! Ugh, I’m gonna get cranky!

Joey, there is a perfectly good couch across the hall!

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel directly addressed him, offering a solution to his complaint about wanting to nap, which prompts a response from him.


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.

You keep the old ones in the back, that is so ageist.

Well we have to make room for the fresh ones.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's statement "Well we have to make room for the fresh ones" is a direct justification in response to her accusation, which does not explicitly prompt her for an immediate follow-up.


Oh my god. (Chandler downs another espresso.) How many of those have you had?

Oh, I don't know, a million?

Chandler, easy, easy. Go to your happy place. La la la la la la la.

I'm not fine. Here she comes.

Wait here. Breathe.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe just gave Chandler a direct instruction to "Wait here.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's emotional outburst, while not directly addressing Joey's previous question, is a strong contribution to the ongoing discussion that invites a reaction or continuation from an active participant like Joey.


Maybe Monica has a bobby pin.

I gotta tell you, yesterday was amazing. That massage felt so good!

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica's most recent utterance is a personal reflection about a massage, not a direct response to Chandler's previous suggestion about a bobby pin.


If I'd known you guys were coming over, I would    have brought more pizza. (they all burst out in a thundering laugh)

Okay, okay... Chandler you... you stop it! (Monica    wipes away tears)

Well, I don't know... I-It's... just the way you say    it... I mean, you're funny... You have that funny thing. You're a funny guy!    (Chandler turns to Joey)

Did you tell her what we talked about? (Joey starts    laughing hysterically, but then gets serious again...)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent question, "Did you tell her what we talked about?", is directed specifically to Joey, making Joey the expected respondent.


(announcer voice) All right! Let’s play Bamboozled!

Yeah, isn’t that a cool name?

All right. Uhh, okay. Our first contestant is Ross Geller. Why don’t you tell us a little something about you Ross?

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Ross by name and asked him to share something about himself, explicitly prompting a response.


Aw, my little nephew. Come here, little one. There's my little baby Ben. Hey, my little boy. Hey, he's not crying.

Yes! There's still pie.

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

ross addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Ross is talking directly to his baby, Ben, asking him a question about his day that does not require a direct response from Joey.


She said that?!

I don’t know, I told her it was stupid to put off the wedding just because the hall was gone and she liked flipped out.

Ross, how long have you been planning this wedding?

I don’t know. A month?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica just asked Ross a direct question about the duration of his wedding planning, and he has just provided an answer, making it her turn to respond or follow up.


Yeah, sorry, the swallowing slowed me down.

Whose little ball of paper is this?!

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Monica's question about the ball of paper introduces a new topic not directly addressed to him, and his previous comment was an unrelated apology.


So, uh, why did you have to turn it down?

Because I don't have the money or the equipment to handle something that big on such short notice. I mean there's no way.

Wow, what is with all the negativity? You sound like Monican't , not Monican... (Monica looks almost puzzled) ...Monica. Look, you know, you have been playing around with this catering thing for over three years. Do you want to be a caterer or not?

phoebe addressed monica, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's direct challenge and question, "Do you want to be a caterer or not?", are clearly aimed at Monica, making Monica the expected next speaker.


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

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

I mean they’re trying to do everything they can to make me quit, and if there were any other job, I would. But this is something I’ve been waiting for my whole life.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because she initiated the conversation by asking Monica what was wrong, and Monica is now expressing a significant emotional struggle about her job, which invites a supportive response from Rachel.


Because, I'm finally getting him excited about Hanukkah, and, and you're-you're wrecking it.

But I didn't get to shake my belly like a bowl full of jelly.

I'm sorry Chandler, but this, this is really important to me.

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just directly apologized to Chandler and explained why the topic is important to him, inviting a response from Chandler.


C'mon! This looks good!

Ross, please, trust me. I buy 30 fashion magazines a month. Now, I don't know who's running for president or who that... NATO guy is, but I do know that you have to get as far away as you can from that hat.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him by name and offered him unsolicited advice about his hat, making him the direct recipient of her utterance.


Yeah well, he's not gonna get this one. Ben is way cuter than that kid. I mean look at him, look at you, (Starts to whine like a baby and Joey just glares at him.)

That's great. Listen, wouldn't it be great though if I got to play Ben's dad?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should SPEAK because Joey's question about playing Ben's dad is a direct follow-up to Ross's previous comments about Ben and the other child, inviting Ross's reaction or opinion.


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

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

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

How are you still single?!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's rhetorical question, "How are you still single?!", is a direct reaction to his previous comments and is implicitly addressed to him as he.


(obviously cold) Hey, can you close that window Chandler? My nipples can cut glass over here!

Can somebody else hug him? I have to stay by the window.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, but Chandler's humorous deflection about needing someone else to hug Joey doesn't directly solicit a verbal response from Joey, allowing for a pause in the exchange.


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

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

Okay! Okay! Ooh-hey-hey-hey! Okay! Okay! Okay! I’ll-I’ll tell her tonight I can’t see her anymore.

You want me to call her right now?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross is directly asking her for a decision about calling off his new relationship, which is the central topic of their emotional exchange.


Then don't touch one!!

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's explanation for his leather pants was directed specifically to Chandler, who had just prompted for comments, making the current turn a direct exchange between them.


Okay, don't miss that flight. You know I love you.

I love you too. (Monica and Chandler kiss. He turns    to Joey.) And... I like you as a friend. (They hug and pat each other on the    back.)

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just exchanged goodbyes with Chandler, and is present for his humorous farewell to Joey, making it natural for her to interject or continue the farewells.


Yeah. Candy’s the mother, Cookie’s the daughter. The father’s also Cookie. Why am I friends with these people?

(entering with something behind her back) Phoebe, c’mere. I want to show you something in the bathroom.

Oh, Monica, grow up!

Nothing. Just something I want to get Phoebe’s opinion on for Valentine’s Day.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a direct explanation to Phoebe, clarifying her previous request and continuing to hold the floor to elaborate on her intentions.


Okay, I'm gonna go too!

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

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

Uh-huh, great story! I'm going!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's "Uh-huh, great story! I'm going!" dismisses Monica's explanation and shifts the focus back to Phoebe's own plans, indicating a closure to their immediate exchange.


Hey-hey come on you guys, give him a break. Ross, seriously, how’s it going with her?

Well, actually it’s been great. She’s 20 so she’s not looking for anything too serious, which is perfect for me right now.

Thanks. I know you guys like to give me a hard time and all, but it really means a lot to me that you like her. Just knowing that you guys are…

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is addressing the group, including Joey, and is in the middle of expressing a personal sentiment about their approval, indicating he is not finished with his turn or is waiting for a general group reaction rather than a specific response from Joey.


(To Monica) So you came to the room looking for Joey? Did you ever in-intend on telling me about this?

Hey! (Monica turns and looks at him) Now I’m a man of the cloth, but I still have feelings!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler should speak because he initiated the direct questioning of Monica about Joey, and Joey's subsequent interjection, while dramatic, is a reaction within the exchange Chandler started.


Oh my God!

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

phoebe addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe's direct question, "Joseph, did you even study at all last night?", is addressed solely to Joey, not to Ross.


I don’t know, let me think. I was walking down the street thinking, ‘I’m gonna tell the father today’ and then bam!

No, you! Phoebe you freaked me out. You kept saying how huge this all is!

Well-well but it is huge.

I know, but I was just thinking about how huge this is for me. I didn’t even go to how huge this was going to be for the father.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her and Phoebe responded, and Rachel's most recent utterance continues to discuss the "huge" nature of the situation, which Phoebe had just emphasized.


Ok, I'm gonna get my stuff.

Chandler, will you just come in already?

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Chandler by name, asking him to come in, which prompts a response or acknowledgment from Chandler.


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, requiring an acknowledgment or reaction.


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

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

Dude, I screwed up, you don’t have to turn me in!

Oh, yeah, well I already did that! They said they’re gonna look into it right after they solved all the murders.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's latest update about reporting the theft to the police is a general statement about the situation, not a direct address or invitation for Chandler to interject further.


Speaking of Christmas, umm since Monica and I are starting a new business and have like no money, umm, this year maybe we could do secret Santa, and then we each only buy one gift. And-and there’s the added mystery of who gets who.

We haven’t eaten yet!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's statement "We haven't eaten yet!" is a general observation or a topic shift, not a direct question or prompt for Phoebe to elaborate further on her Secret Santa proposal.


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

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

Hey Ross! Any word on the apartment yet?

Well, I called over there and it turns out Ugly Naked Guy is subletting it himself and he's already had like a hundred applicants.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross is directly responding to Rachel's question about the apartment, and Monica is not being addressed or part of their current exchange.


Wait! Joey! Joey! Are you okay?!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's final frustrated remark "This sucks!" is a self-reflection as he prepares to leave, not an invitation for her to respond further.


Rachel, how did this happen?

I don't know, I just kinda ran into him last night.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she asked Rachel a direct question, and Rachel just provided a complete answer to Monica's inquiry, leaving Monica to process the information.


Oh God! He’s gonna come by and borrow some candles for his big date!

No-no, Rachel, don’t get it! He can’t see us!

Okay, you guys, just relax. (She goes over to open the door, and as she does, she says.) I doooo. (Sees that it’s Joshua, not Chandler that knocked on the door.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has just opened the door and identified the visitor as Joshua, shifting the immediate focus to Rachel's interaction with the new arrival.


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.

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her and asked to see something belonging to her, creating a clear conversational turn for Phoebe to respond.


What was that bam?

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

rachel addressed joey, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel has just asked Joey a direct and personal question, making Joey the expected next speaker, while Monica's previous utterance was about an unrelated sound.


What have I not told you?

Oh, I don't know. Umm, how about the fact that the underwear out there on the telephone pole is yours from when you were having sex with Fun Bobby out on the terrace.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe just revealed a secret about Monica in response to Monica's question, making the current exchange focused on Monica and Phoebe, not involving Chandler directly.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just asked "Why are we doing this?", and Chandler's most recent utterance directly responds to that question by providing context about Monica's Maitre D., inviting Joey to react or acknowledge the information.


Yeah. What are we getting?

(to Chandler) Anything but stew.

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.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross is giving direct advice to Chandler about his boss, making Joey an observer of this specific exchange.


Oh, all blank, and no blank, make’s blank a blank blank. Oh no-no-no, no, the end when Jack almost kills them all with that blank, but then at last second they get away. Aww!

Joey! I can’t believe you just did that!

Hey! Mine was by accident! All right, the boiler explodes and destroys the hotel, and kills the dad.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a continuation of his explanation and further spoiling, not a direct prompt or question for Rachel to respond to.


I don’t know. A month?

Emily has probably been planning it since she was five! Ever since the first time she took a pillowcase and hung it off the back of her head. That’s what we did! We dreamed about the perfect wedding, and the perfect place, with the perfect four-tiered wedding cake (Starting to cry), with the little people on top. (Ross gets thrown a box of Kleenex from the bathroom and he gives her one.) Thanks. But the most important part is that we had the perfect guy who understood just how important all that other stuff was.

I had no idea. And that-that pillowcase thing, I thought you guys were just doing the flying nun.

Sometimes we were.

Come on. You gotta help me figure out what to do. Okay?

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Ross directly asks Monica for help, her recent emotional outburst about weddings suggests she might need a moment before she can engage in problem-solving.


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

(grabs and shakes Rachel) Just calm down woman!

Phoebe, I already, I already did.

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just asked a direct question about where to have the party, "All right, where are we gonna have it?", which requires a response from Phoebe as a co-planner.


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

No! Wait! If anybody gets to go.. it's us (Points at herself and Chandler)    We've been complaining the longest!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's declarative statement about her and Chandler's right to leave is a general counter-argument to Ross's plea, not a direct question or prompt for him to immediately respond.


(ecstatic) Oh my God! It’s Joey Tribbiani of Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E.!!!!!!!

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

But I got to act with a robot Pheebs, and-and I don’t know anything about technology! I can’t even use Chandler’s computer except to find porn! And-and that’s only ‘cause it’s right there when you turn it on!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is currently in a monologue, expressing his personal anxieties and lack of tech knowledge about his new show, and is not directly soliciting a response from Rachel.


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

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

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

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica just stated "Chandler and I could really use a weekend away," directly involving him in her explanation for their unavailability.


Just admit it Chandler, you have no backhand.

Excuse me little one, I have a very solid backhand.

Shielding your face and shrieking like a girl... is not a backhand.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just directly challenged his claim about his backhand, requiring a response.


It did enter my mind! But then something happened that made it, shoot right out.

Y'know what Chandler, you got yourself into those cuffs, you get yourself out of them.

No-no-no-no-no-no-no!! I can’t get myself right out of them! You must have me confused with the Amazing Chandler!! Come on, you have to unlock me, she could be gone for hours, and I’m cold, and (Stops and looks up the skirt on a statue behind Joanna’s desk.)

Oh, Chandler!! All right, this is it! (Grabs the key) You never see Joanna again!

You never come into this office again!

You give me back my Walkman!

I—never borrowed your Walkman.

Well, then I lost it. You buy me one!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, as Rachel has just delivered a final, non-negotiable demand to him regarding the Walkman, concluding her list of conditions for unlocking him.


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?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; although Rachel asked her a direct question ("You didn't get it?"), it functions more as an exclamation of surprise about Phoebe's missing tattoo rather than a request for an immediate verbal answer.


Well, what’d you do?

I did it anyway.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group discussion, and Joey's statement "I did it anyway" presents a new development that invites further reaction or questions from the other friends.


that with her and why must the writers show it every flippin' episode?!) Oh, we're not seeing a movie!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly questioned her about her previous statement regarding not seeing a movie, requiring Monica to provide clarification.


Hey, is Chandler here?

What are you guys doing out here?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the conversation and is part of the "you guys" Chandler addressed with his question, but Chandler's general inquiry to the group does not specifically prompt Ross for an immediate individual response.


If you wanna call that a reason.

[singing to the tune of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood] Who's thebitterest man in the living room, the bitterest man in the living room? Hi, neighbor.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's playful, general comment to the room, though directed at Ross, creates an opening for any active participant in the group to respond or join in the lighthearted teasing.


So it’s okay to date a student.

Well, not really. I mean technically it’s-it’s not against the rules or anything, but it is frowned upon. Especially by that professor we ran into last night, Judgey von Holierthanthou.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just finished explaining his stance on dating a student, directly responding to Monica's initial question, making it her turn to acknowledge or follow up on his elaborated answer.


I mean after tomorrow night.

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

Okay! Okay! Ooh-hey-hey-hey! Okay! Okay! Okay! I’ll-I’ll tell her tonight I can’t see her anymore.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's most recent utterance is a direct response to her distress, offering a resolution to her plea that does not require an immediate reply.


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

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

Alright Ross, look. You're feeling a lot of pain right now. You're angry. You're hurting. Can I tell you what the answer is?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed him and offered to provide "the answer" to his current emotional state, prompting a direct response.


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

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

Well neither do I!

Is this about Mark?

(shocked) Oh my God.

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.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is directly addressed by Rachel's suggestion to take a break, but the gravity of her statement and her preceding frustrated "Urrrgh!" creates a moment for the suggestion to sink in rather than demanding an immediate verbal reply.


Yeah that’s right Chandler does still think I’m pregnant. He hasn’t asked me how I’m feeling or offered to carry my bags. Boy, I feel bad for the woman who ends up with him. (Monica looks at her.) After you of course.

Wow. Y’know it is so weird. I mean, you’re gonna tell this guy today and he has no idea what’s gonna happen.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's recent utterance directly comments on Phoebe's situation with Chandler, inviting Phoebe to respond to the observation about telling him the truth.


So uh, Joey and Chanlder, I, I think it's time that you take Dr. Greene over to your place.

Right this is staging.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's statement "Right this is staging" is a general observation about the current situation, not a direct response or question that prompts Monica to speak further.


No, you are not, you are very attractive. You know what, I go through the exact same thing. Every time I put on a little weight, I start questioning everyting.

No, not wieght... y'know, more like insulation.

Chandler, I'm unemployed and in dire need of a project. Ya wanna work out? I can remake you.

Oh, you know, I would, but that might get in the way of my lying around time.

Alright, OK, alright. But if we put on spandex and my boobs are bigger than yours, I'm goin' home.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's last utterance is a direct, conditional acceptance of her offer to work out, and it's not her immediate turn to respond to his playful terms.


Oh, well, I bought Chandler a five hundred dollar watch and he wrote    me a rap song.

I were a   guy..?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance "I were a guy..?" is a self-correction or a musing, not a direct question or statement that requires her to respond.


(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.)

Joey, y'know you get any mustard on that bag, you can't return it.

Why would I return it? I love this bag!

All right, then you owe me $350.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's statement "All right, then you owe me $350" is a concluding declaration about the bag's value and Joey's potential liability, which does not directly solicit an immediate verbal response from Joey.


Hello to the rest.

Monica what're you doin'? You can't go shopping with her? What about Rachel?

monica was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Monica with a question about her plans, prompting her to respond.


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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Phoebe's direct question "Are you excited?" is addressed to the specific person she is offering a service to, not Monica.


Anyway, err... I need to borrow some money.

Oh! Sure! How much? Two thousand dollars?

Yes! Two thousand dollars exactly! How do you know that! (Joey begins   writing a cheque)

Err...Well I...Know how much you used to make and I know how much your   rent is. (shrugs)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Joey just finished explaining how he knew the exact amount Chandler needed to borrow, directly answering Chandler's previous question, and there is no new prompt for Chandler to respond to.


Ross I—We tried all the spicy food. It’s not working.

Okay here, have one of these peppers. Oh ha… Oh God! So…so hot! (Rubs his eyes.) Oh my—(Laughs.) By the way, you don’t want to touch the pepper and then touch your eye.

I am feeling nothing. Speaking of hot, watching you do that really makes me want to have sex with you.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addresses Ross with a question and a strong suggestion, explicitly calling his name and urging him to change their current activity.


All right now, so? What do you think?

I don’t know. Is it crazy?

No! No it’s not. Joey, this is a smart idea.

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross just directly addressed Joey, affirming his idea after Joey initially asked for opinions from the group.


No way! It’s mine!!

All that stuff you just said? I want that!

But Joey you don’t have $20,000!

Who cares?! I-I’ll make payments, whatever it takes, I want the Mr. Bowmont!!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a definitive declaration of his intent to acquire Mr.


And this goes for all guys?

All guys that are awake. Then we go to sleep and then all the guys from the other end of the world wake up and behave the exact same way.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler just made a broad generalization about "all guys" that directly includes Joey, inviting his perspective or agreement on the 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.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's last utterance directly responds to Joey's request by explaining his difficulty in fulfilling it and does not pose a question or directly invite an immediate follow-up.


You know where Joey is?

I don't believe this... Have you guys been...

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's incomplete question "Have you guys been..." is directed to the group, and Ross, having just asked about Joey, is positioned to respond to Joey's reaction or clarify the situation.


Which is why my answer is yes!

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

(catching the ball) Monica! Stop throwing it so hard! We're on the same team!

(jumping in front of him) No-no! Don't do it! Don't!

He's a dropper!

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica's comment "He's a dropper!" is directed at Ross as part of their ongoing game, and Phoebe is not involved in this exchange.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he is part of the group discussing names, and Joey's recent, somewhat humorous self-promotion creates an opening for another friend to react or contribute to the ongoing topic.


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: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's lighthearted comment about things being worse, referencing a song, is a consoling joke not requiring a direct verbal response from her.


It’s all gonna be okay. They’re just so happy that I’m not suing them that they gave me one extra month paid maternity leave. So long as I understand that the money should not construed as a down payment on this or any other child I should bear.

is really going out of there way to show they’re not in the baby buying business.

Chandler, can you give us a minute?

Oh I’m sorry, you’re kicking me out of my own living room?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; she just asked Chandler to leave, and Chandler's sarcastic response is a reaction to her request, not a direct question requiring an immediate verbal reply from Rachel.


It’s not a club.

Phoebe, if this guy’s going through a divorce, is it such a good idea to start going out with him?

You don’t have to be back for a half-hour!

Yeah but, my assistant Tag does sit-ups in the office during lunch. Ohh! I could just spread him on a cracker.

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER because Rachel's most recent utterance is a personal reflection about her assistant, Tag, and her attraction to him, which is not directed at Phoebe and shifts the topic away from their previous exchange.


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

What are you talking about?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe has just directly responded to Monica's question with an explanation and an apology, concluding her turn without posing a new question back to Monica.


They went in together. So sorry.

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

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

joey addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a direct question specifically addressing Monica and seeking her understanding, making Monica the expected next speaker.


(to Tag) Okay, you are new!

Look, Chandler, I told you, never tell anyone about this dog thing. It's like Ross not likin’ ice cream.

(to Phoebe) It hurts my teeth.

How can I not get this? I'm a college professor; I got 1450 on my S.A.T.s.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross is currently engaged in a monologue about his academic achievements and frustrations, which is not directed at Chandler, and the conversation has shifted away from Chandler's earlier interaction with Joey.


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

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

Hey, Monica, who would yours be?

First, I need a boyfriend, then I can have a list.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the exchange by directly asking Monica a question, and Monica's last utterance was a response to him, creating an opportunity for Joey to follow up.


But uhm, we're getting rid of her, right? Rach, please tell me we’re    getting rid of her.

Oh, come on! Last night I was finishing off a pizza and she said (aping    Amy badly) "Uoh oh oh, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips!"    I don’t need that kind of talk in my house!

Well Joey, uhm look, I know that she’s difficult, but I think    it’s really good that she’s here.

Yeah, Monica made us!

Well, uhm... whatever, I have really appreciated it, 'cause I don’t    think I would be the person that I am today if it wasn’t for you guys.    See, I wanna help Amy the way you guys helped me. And I know it’s gonna    take patience, but that’s ok.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is concluding her explanation about why she wants to help Amy, making a personal statement about her intentions rather than directly addressing Joey or soliciting his immediate input.


Yeah I did!

Joey, what-what are you doing going into my bedroom?!

Okay, look I’m sorry, I went in there to take a nap and I know I shouldn’t have, but you got porn!

Hey-hey, y’know what? I don’t care! I’m not ashamed of my book. There’s nothing with a woman enjoying a little…erotica. It’s just a healthy expression of female sexuality, which by the way, you will never understand. (She goes into her room.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who was directly addressed and dismissed by Rachel's final statement, creating an opening for him to respond to her accusation before she exits.


I didn't order lemonade.

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

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

Ironically, these are the guys who were picked last in gym.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's latest utterance is a general observation about the people he just dealt with, not a direct address to her or a continuation of their previous exchange.


How’d the lecture go?

It went great! And I didn’t need any jokes or naked chicks either!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica asked Ross directly about the lecture, and Ross just finished responding to her question, concluding that particular exchange.


Oh my God.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's general rhetorical question "Shouldn't we all vote on stuff like this?!" is not directed specifically at Ross, allowing the statement to hang or for others to respond.


What makes it pilgrim?

We'll put buckles on it.

Did uh, Ross call?

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

Explanation: Monica is an active participant in the conversation, but Ross's lament is a personal expression of distress, not a direct address or question to Monica, making it appropriate for her to stay silent.


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

Oh... How are they?

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

ross addressed joey, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has just answered her question about the Madeleines and then immediately shifted the focus by stating "But that's not the point," signaling a desire to move on from that specific topic.


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

Okay, then I'm Swedish...

It's a normal Swedish name... Ikea...

Oh... what an interesting name.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's "Oh... what an interesting name" serves as a concluding acknowledgment of Phoebe's joke, not an open-ended prompt for her to continue speaking.


That is seven days!

Okay look, I had a lot of water before I went to bed. Can we do this after…

(interrupting him) No-no-no-no-no Ross! Please, come on we do not have any of the big stuff we need! We do not a changing table! We do not have a crib! We do not have a diaper service!

It’s funny you should mention diapers.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel should stay silent because Ross is directly responding to her previous mention of "diaper service" and is setting up his next statement.


I believe in tall, handsome strangers who hit on my wife!

They’re just talking, and y’know what? Just because I think they’re soul mates doesn’t mean anything’s gonna happen.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has just offered a complete thought and reassurance in response to his previous statement, which does not explicitly prompt an immediate verbal reply from him.


Uhh, y'know actually I was gonna do some laundry.

Hey Chandler, wanna do it with me?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Chandler with a question, inviting him to join her in doing laundry.


But I want to.

But I insist!

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

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed her with the outcome of the coin toss, assigning the baby to her.


Chandler! Patrick just uh, ended things with me. Did you or did you not tell him that I was looking for a serious relationship?

I did! I absolutely did!

You don’t tell a guy that you’re looking for a serious relationship! You don’t tell the guy that! Now you scared him away!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance is a strong, declarative statement of frustration and a lecture directed at him, not an invitation for him to immediately interject or defend himself further.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in a direct argument with Joey, who just challenged her previous statement and asked a rhetorical question, prompting her to respond and continue their exchange.


This is Patrick. (Points to him.)

Hi. (To Phoebe) Okay, you’re too late okay? Because she’s already with our guy.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's comment about Phoebe's date was directed solely at Phoebe, not involving Rachel in the exchange.


, the chair that Sit magazine called chair of the year, and they both look at her.) Just over here I don’t want to miss the fight.

Ross I’m so sorry. Okay. I-I will promise I will straighten this out with him tomorrow in person, or via e-mail.

I don’t care about your dad! I care about Mona! She was there and now she’s totally freaked out!

All right, I promise. I’ll fix this. I swear. I’ll-I’ll-I’ll-I’ll talk to her.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel and Ross are engaged in a direct and private argument about Mona, with Rachel offering apologies and promises to Ross, and Phoebe is not being addressed or part of their ongoing conflict resolution.


The big book of childrens' names.

Ok, Ross, Ross, ok listen, what we have is amazing.

We're not done.

I didn't know that.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's statement "I didn't know that" is a self-contained reaction to his previous comment and does not directly prompt him for an immediate response.


You got it! Here we go! Come on! This is great! (Rachel goes over and unlocks the handcuffs) Ahhh! (He starts rubbing his wrist)

Does it hurt?

No, I just always see guys doing this when they get handcuffs taken off them. (He runs over to where his pants are hanging) Hello sweet pants!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just directly asked Chandler a question, and he responded to her, maintaining her involvement in the ongoing exchange despite his subsequent exclamation about his pants.


No, actually I thought about it when, when we were going out. It’s how I imagined I uh, I would ask you to marry me.

Well, that would’ve been very hard to say no too.

It’s a good thing I didn’t do it, because it sounds like it would’ve been a very expensive wedding. (Rachel laughs) Okay, good night

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should speak to reciprocate Ross's "good night" and conclude their personal conversation.


(threatening Joey with a scrunchy) Step away from the crib, I have a weapon!

It's okay, it's okay Rach, it's me. Put down the scrunchy.

What are you doing?

Well, I heard Emma stirring, so I came to make sure she could reach Hugsy.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she directly questioned Joey about his actions, and he just provided an explanation for them, requiring her to acknowledge or respond to his answer.


Well, that shouldn’t be a problem. I mean I work in fashion and all I meet are eligible straight men.

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

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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Rachel is not being addressed as Monica and Pete are engaged in a direct exchange about Pete's intentions with Monica, shifting the conversation away from Rachel's previous topic.


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

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

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

chandler addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Chandler's direct accusation to him, explaining his behavior as a result of his unemployment, serves as a definitive statement that doesn't immediately require.


Hey I’m sorry to do this to you again but uh, is there any way you can look after Ben for a little bit? I-I’ve got this meeting at school. And-and he-he asked for his uh, ‘Fun Aunt’ Rachel, so…

Ohhh! Well of course I will watch him! We have fun, don’t we Ben? (He nods yes.)

Okay, I’ll see you later pal.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's final utterance is a direct farewell to Ben, not an address to Rachel, concluding his interaction with his son.


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

What was that bam?

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

(warily) Who called here? Did she sound blond? Huh? Did-did-did she have an accent? I gotta make a call! (Starts to leave) I shoulda never walked into that Sunglass Hut!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's panicked response is directly addressing Rachel's hypothetical question and is not directed at Monica or related to her previous clarification question to Phoebe.


Well, y’know he lost his keys so he was looking for them…

No! Downstairs! And we got to talking y’know, for like two hours, and I really liked him so I invited him up here for a cup of coffee.

Ross, what’s the big deal? So I kissed the guy!

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should speak because Rachel directly addressed him with a question, challenging his perceived reaction to her kissing someone.


Hey!! Get your ass back here, Tribbiani!! (Joey walks back in, scared.)

Are you bachelors?

Are you strippers?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's concluding remark "Then you're not invited" is a final statement before he attempts to leave again, not inviting a direct verbal response from her in that moment.


You don't kiss your friend's mom! Sisters are okay, maybe a hot-lookin' aunt... but not a mom, never a mom!

What are you guys doing out here?

Uh.. uh.. Well, Joey and I had discussed getting in an early morning racquetball game. But, um, apparently, somebody overslept.

ross addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler should stay silent because Ross is directly answering his question about what they are doing out there, and he needs to allow Ross to complete his explanation.


And you're gonna make them all disappear.

Yeah, like you could find something as sophisticated as this.

Joey, if you wanna look good, why don't you just come down to the store? I'll help you out.

rachel addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, as Rachel directly addressed Joey with an offer to help him, making the current turn-taking opportunity not directed at Chandler.


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

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

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

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

That's very funny. We done now?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should speak because Chandler's direct question, "We done now?", is addressed to him, requiring a response to either conclude or continue their ongoing discussion.


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!

Joey look, just look at it this way, the sooner Phoebe breaks Chandler the sooner this is all over and out in the open.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's last utterance directly references Phoebe's ongoing conflict with Chandler and the desired resolution, making it a direct comment on Phoebe's actions and the situation she is involved in.


Yeah, ohh! Why, damnit, why did I open my mouth? (In a girlish voice) I have a crush on you; I am attracted to you. (Back to normal again) Gee, I-I know that I freaked him out

If you said it like that, you probably did, yeah.

(opens her bedroom door and peeks out) Hey, is Chandler here?

phoebe addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Phoebe just opened her door and asked a general question about Chandler's whereabouts, which is not directed at Joey.


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...

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's most recent utterance directly answers Joey's previous question, "Why? What's up?".


Yeah! And also, a little like a French guy. (They both squint at each other.) I never noticed that before.

What are you up too?

Oh, just hanging out, talkin’ about uh, websites. (Joey laughs.) Yeah, we saw this really interesting website about marriage and how totally unnecessary it is and how its just a way for the government to keep tabs on you.

chandler addressed joey, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just answered her direct question about what he and Joey are doing, and his subsequent explanation about the website is a statement that doesn't require an immediate response from her.


) How do you know a mugger?

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

) Because Phoebe used to mug people.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe is currently elaborating on her past and directly answering Monica's initial question about how she knows a mugger, so Monica should allow Phoebe to finish her explanation.


All right, I guess we should go.

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

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

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her by name and included her in the urgent statement "We have to fix this," which demands a response.


I want me to stay too.

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

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addressed Joey by name and then immediately directed his attention to the crib, inviting his comment.


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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him ("Oh come on Ross") and continued to press her point, clearly expecting a response in their ongoing debate.


to tell David!

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Chandler's angry monologue is directed at himself and the door, not Monica, and he concludes his turn by entering, leaving no conversational opening for her.


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

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

Well, what am I gonna do Rach?! I don’t have that kind of money!

I know. Okay. (Whispering and thinking.) Okay. Okay. All right. All right, this is what we’re gonna do, we are gonna go to the next highest bidder, and we are just gonna let them buy it, and then you’re just gonna pay the difference.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel just proposed a specific solution directly to Joey regarding his financial predicament with the boat, requiring his response.


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

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

monica addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a direct address to Joey, questioning his comprehension of the dress and shifting the focus of the conversation to him.


No, you both are equally capable. Its just.. you're   strongest when.. when you're together.

Ok. So if we both had Emma and I die <knocks   on table>  she'd have to give her up.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is directly responding to Ross's previous statement about their capabilities, continuing the hypothetical scenario that Ross initiated.


I tell people secrets. It makes them like me.

Phoebe! You're sick, you shouldn't play. You should just go home, get in bed, and stay there.

monica addressed phoebe, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Chandler should stay silent because Monica's most recent utterance is a direct instruction and concern specifically addressed to Phoebe, not involving Chandler.


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

Yeah, I know.

What? What do you mean you know?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly questioned Joey's previous statement, asking "What do you mean you know?" and prompting Joey to elaborate.


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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the interaction with Rachel, who then directly addressed Phoebe to explain her dilemma about the gift certificate, prompting a response.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Hey Kash. Uh hey-hey this is Ross. Ross, this is Kash.

Hi. I-I hear you’re going on a ferry tonight.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a direct address to Kash, initiating a new exchange with him about the ferry, making it Kash's turn to respond.


No! You should've read it yourself!

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

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her with a challenge and a plea, expecting a direct response to her comment.


Rachel! What is your cat doing in one of my bowls!

It's not! I'm defrosting a chicken. (Pause) Oh, I uh sold Mrs. Whiskerson.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel has just clarified the situation regarding the bowl and then offered a new piece of information about selling Mrs.


Phoebe, what is it?

All right, you know Paolo?

Well, he made a move on me.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should stay silent because Phoebe is still actively relaying information about Paolo making a move on her, continuing the story Monica prompted.


(looking at her truffle) Look at it, isn’t it beautiful?

Yeah, yeah, what is it?

It’s a truffle. It’s got all of these layers. First there’s a layer of ladyfingers, then a layer of jam, then custard, which I made from scratch, [Joey and Ross make impressed faces] then raspberries, more ladyfingers, then beef sauteed with peas and onions, [Joey and Ross look like something’s wrong.] then a little more custard, and then bananas, and then I just put some whipped cream on top!

W-What was the one right before bananas?

The beef? Yeah, that was weird to me, too. But then, y’know, I thought “well, there’s mincemeat pie,” I mean that’s an English dessert, these people just put very strange things in their food, y’know. [To Joey] Oh! by the way, can I borrow some Rum from your place?

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Rachel has shifted the conversation from the truffle to a new topic, directly addressing Joey to ask about borrowing rum.


I can't believe you tried to cut   me out. Why Phoebe, why?

It was right after we were living together and you   were driving me crazy, okay? You were really controlling and compulsive and   shrill.

I'm still all those things!

You're also so generous and kind and scrappy!

(starts smiling) I am scrappy.

Exactly! Look, no matter what I tried to do, I couldn't   keep you out of my life. Of all the people I have cut out, you were the only   one who ever clawed her way back in.

It's because I'm scrappy.

Yeah, you are. And I'm so glad that you fought your   way back in, because I don't know what I would do without you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant in this emotional exchange with Phoebe, but Phoebe's last utterance is a heartfelt, concluding statement of affection directed at Monica, which doesn't explicitly demand a verbal reply.


Oh my God, I’m so sorry.

What’s the big deal?

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

rachel was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Chandler just explicitly stated his frustration with her for not remembering where they are going, directly following her apology.


How do you feel about all this?

I wish there was an easier way for us to have a child but I don't think there is one.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross's open-ended question invited general responses from the group, and Chandler's subsequent vulnerable statement about his and Monica's struggle prompts a supportive response from a close friend like Joey.


What are you talking about?!

(sets Ben down) Well, it's not for sure but umm, we met this guy in the park who thought Ben was really cute--y'know, which he is--so umm anyhoo, he uh, he gave us his card and told us to bring him down for this commercial he's auditioning.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross is directly answering Phoebe's question by providing a detailed explanation about Ben's commercial audition, which requires her to listen to the full context before responding further.


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

Yeah. You're not gonna end up alone.

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

chandler was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed him and made a pointed statement about his past actions with Janice, requiring a response from him.


No, no, no, you say that proudly.

Anyway, Ross and I were always captains, and um, it got kind’ve competitive and one year, Geller Bowl VI, I accidentally broke Ross’s nose.

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just finished recounting a story where he was directly involved and the subject of her action, making it a natural point for him to respond or add his perspective.


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

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

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

ross addressed rachel, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's emphatic declaration and immediate departure into Rachel's apartment signals the end of his interaction with her.


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

Hi! There you are.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's greeting "Hi! There you are" is a complete statement acknowledging his presence that does not explicitly prompt him for an immediate verbal response.


Chandler! (Knocks on the door.) Chandler! I just figured out who you are!

Can you figure out what I’m doing?

Lewis Posin! He was my best friend in fifth grade, and-and then one day I asked him to be my boyfriend and he said no. Do you know why?

Because you kept talking to him while he was trying to go to the bathroom?!

No! But because he thought I was to faaaaa…. (Chandler emerges, without flushing by the way.) And every time I think about it, it makes me feel as bad as I did in fifth grade! Y’know, I-I really think that you should apologize to Julie.

What? Are you kidding? That was like 16 years ago.

No, I know. But y’know what? It would make me feel better if Lewis apologized to me.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica is directly responding to Chandler's objection about apologizing to Julie, using an analogy to press her point and inviting his further engagement in the discussion.


Oh, Joey, I have such a problem!

Oh well, you're timing couldn't be better. I am putting out fires all over the place.

to tell you something!

What-what is it, what is it?

Oh my God, it's so huge, but you just have to promise me that you cannot tell anyone.

Oh no, no-no-no-no! I don't want to know!

Yes! Yes! Yes, you do want to know! This is unbelievable!

I don't care, Rach! Look, I am tired of being the guy who knows all the secrets but can't tell anyone!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just delivered a strong, direct refusal to hear her secret, explaining his frustration, which warrants a pause for Rachel to process his definitive stance.


What about the time difference?

From here to the airport?

Rachel, what're you gonna say to him?

monica addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica directly addressed Rachel with a new question, shifting the conversational focus away from Chandler's previous inquiry.


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

Oh... How are they?

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

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Joey, having just entered the scene after Ross concluded his statement, should speak to acknowledge his arrival and potentially join the ongoing discussion.