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

Ah, did I leave the stove on?

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's latest panicked question about the window is directed at him as part of their ongoing exchange about her forgetfulness.


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

I want me to stay too.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey has just made a plea and Rachel's response "I want me to stay too" directly addresses his statement, indicating agreement and not requiring an immediate verbal follow-up.


I don’t have any issues with my Father.

Okay, so it’s probably just the Ross thing then.

phoebe addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe is offering a concluding thought about the source of Rachel's distress, which doesn't directly prompt Rachel for an immediate response.


. (Joey  enters.) I’ll call you back.

Who was that?

It’s just the pizza place.

You hung up on the pizza place? I don’t hang up on your friends.

I’m sorry honey, I’m just having a, having a rough day.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel just apologized directly to him and explained her rough day, which concludes her turn and doesn't explicitly demand an immediate verbal response.


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

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

That's how they do pants!  Ross, will you tell him? Isn't that how they measure pants?

joey addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just addressed Ross directly, asking him to confirm a point about tailoring to Chandler, thus passing the turn to Ross.


Well, you could also give back the money you owe me.

Okay. Have a benefit.

Hey! Ross, listen can you come to a charity event tonight?

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him and asked him a question about attending a charity event.


Hey! Oh Joey, honey listen, thank you for talking to my yesterday about that thing with my boss. That really meant a lot.

Not a problem. Oh, and just so you know, that guy’s not going to be bothering you about that baby thing anymore.

Let’s just say I took care of it.

Don’t worry! Don’t worry. I just told him, very nicely, "You don’t go buying people’s babies, so back off!!"

No! No, no-no-no Joey he doesn’t want to buy my baby! I made that up!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel is directly correcting Joey's significant misunderstanding about her boss wanting to buy her baby, which prompts him to process this new, surprising information.


...Ninety-five, ninety-six, ninety-seven. See,

You got waaaay too much free time.

(to Ross) Hey! Here's the birthday boy! Ross,

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Joey has just initiated a direct address to Ross, shifting the focus of the conversation to the birthday boy.


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

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

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Ross is directly responding to Rachel's suggestion about his clothes, making this a private exchange between them.


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

Phoebe, what happened?

Well, it was an accident...You know, it's a lot of oil and sometimes the hand just slips!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe is directly responding to his previous question about her license being revoked, and her explanation does not solicit an immediate follow-up from him.


Phoebe, come on that's silly.

All right, so let's switch.

No, I have all of the good words. OK, fine, fine, we can switch.

Please...wait, how did you do that?

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in an ongoing negotiation with Phoebe, but Phoebe's "wait, how did you do that?" appears to be a momentary exclamation of surprise or a self-directed thought.


Well, if he's gonna break up with you, maybe Joey and I should water his plants. If y'know what I mean.

Or ha-ha, we could go over there and pee on them.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's exaggerated follow-up joke about peeing on the plants serves as a comedic escalation and punchline to Chandler's initial suggestion, not a direct prompt for Chandler to continue the exchange.


Uh, really good. Really good. Yeah, I should be ready to kill myself any day now. (Chandler returns with a bobby pin and hands it to Joey.) Wow, you sure found that quick. (He tries the pin in the lock.) I just—I wish I didn’t feel this way about Rachel anymore, y’know? I wish things could go back to normal. I mean, I love living with her and God, helping out with the baby is just amazing, but now I think…I think Ross feels left out. Y’know? When I had to take Rachel to the hospital, the doctor thought I was the father. God… You should’ve seen the look on Ross’s face. (Pause) By the way, I have no idea what I’m doing here. For all I know I’m just locking it more. Oh hey, did you try opening it with a credit card?

That’s a good idea.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's statement "That’s a good idea" is an acknowledgement of Joey's suggestion that doesn't require an immediate verbal response or elaboration from Joey.


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

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

Okay, Ill have the fixed salad and the duck.

Son of a bitch!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's exclamation "Son of a bitch!" is an undirected outburst that does not require a response from him.


You're on in 5 Ms. Minnelli.

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

What's the matter Ross?

Nothing. Oh, actually, great news! I just got off the phone with Emily and it looks like I'm moving to a new apartment. Woo-hoo!

Well, her thought is, and I agree, fresh new furniture, why not a fresh new apartment? Her cousin has this great place to sublet, it's got a view of the river on one side and Columbia on the other.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross is elaborating on his personal news about moving to a new apartment, providing details about the location and reasoning, and is not directly addressing Chandler.


Well, let me just check that with what I got here, all right see 038 is not the number for (Ross starts making a lot of noise with a handheld pepper grinder) this store, 038 is Atlanta. And I...(stops and looks at Ross)

I’m sorry. But ah, hey, oh, somebody’s off the phone, how ‘bout a glass of wine by the fire, I could get it going again.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant as Ross directly addressed her with an apology and an invitation after interrupting her phone call, but she remains silent, likely still processing the interruption or.


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)

(looks surprised) Really...? Guys do that...? That's...    weird...

That's like a woman wanting to be a...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is continuing his own thought about gender roles and has not addressed Monica directly, making it more appropriate for him to finish his statement or for Ross to respond.


Well, he makes t-shirts for a living, and he thought it would be       appropriate to give me this.

Female body inspector? What size is that?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross's humorous reaction to the t-shirt is an open comment inviting general group engagement.


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

, maybe, I should stay away from all men.

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

ross addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is currently defending himself against the group's perception of his jealousy, not directly addressing her or inviting her to respond.


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

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

(taking his coffee) Okay, whatever you say. But just be careful, all right? Rachel’s not in the same place you are.

am not in that place!

Okay, I didn’t understand that, but y’know, maybe that’s ‘cause you were speaking the secret language of love!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant in the ongoing teasing exchange with Phoebe, who just delivered a playful, somewhat concluding remark about his "secret language of love" that doesn't demand an immediate verbal response.


Yes, it was horrible. She cried. I cried. She threw things, they hit me. Anyway,I did the right thing.

[in phone] So, Spock actually hugs his father?

Hey, do you guys have...[sees Ross, pauses]...hi.

I uh, I just got back from uh, from Julie's.

No, no, uh, it's not what you think. It's um the other thing.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the interaction with Ross, and Ross's subsequent explanation about Julie is directed at her, inviting her to respond to his clarification.


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

I’ll get everybody else (Does so), finally we can start celebrating my—(She gasps and is stopped by the sight of Ross and Rachel making out in the hall.) I’m sorry, uh apparently I’ve opened the door to the past.

Okay, Monica. Mon, uh what-what you just saw…

(interrupting) Can I ask you just a little question, huh? Why tonight?

See, I’ve been waiting my whole life to be engaged, and unlike some people I’m only planning on doing this once. So, uh y’know, maybe this is selfish and I’m sorry about it, but I was kinda hoping tonight could just be about that.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica is directly confronting Ross and Rachel about their actions overshadowing her engagement celebration, making this a private exchange that does not involve Phoebe.


[her and Richard return to her place] So are you ok?

Yeah, just, I feel like I'm about a hundred. I thought I was just one of the guys.

Come here. I'll make you feel like one of the guys. You know for a really cool guy, you suck at foosball.

Explanation: Richard is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's last utterance is directly addressed to him, continuing their personal exchange and playfully teasing him about his foosball skills, which invites a response.


And the big one’s for me!

Wait, we can’t do this.

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is an active participant in the discussion about the presents, but Monica's most recent question is specifically directed at Chandler about the water purifier she got him.


Ahh, I-I did leave the gel on a little longer then it said to.

How much longer?

Ross you know that tonight is your date with Hillary?

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a question about his date with Hillary.


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

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

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

No no no, if I couldn't pay you back right away then I'd feel guilty and tense every time I saw you.

Oh OK. Well then why don't you, uhh, why don't you borrow it from mom and dad? You feel guilty and tense around them already. You might as well make some money off of them.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, but Ross's most recent utterance was a joke directed at her, which doesn't necessarily require an immediate verbal response.


No! No! No Ross! I’m not hot! Are you hot?

It’s been six months! I’m always hot!

Well you’re not selling the story! It’s like; it’s like you don’t believe it! Look, I gotta go. I got a date, but try this. Do what I do when I’m preparing for an audition. Okay? I’ll set you up with my video camera and you can record yourself and-and see what you’re doing wrong.

All right now… All right, you’re all set up. You’re good to go. Just hit record. All right?

Listen, if you ever have any problem with the ladies you know I’ll help you out.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's last utterance is a friendly, reciprocal closing statement after Joey has finished setting up the camera and given instructions, not a direct question or prompt for Joey to continue speaking.


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?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica has directly asked Chandler a question ("Do you know why?") that requires a response from him.


What are these, like famous chickens?

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

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

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

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct explanation to Ross, continuing their private exchange about Jade and the phone number mix-up, which does not involve Joey.


What dog? There-there's no dog here.

Yeah that dog left!

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Ross and Joey are having a direct exchange about the dog, and she is not being addressed or directly involved in their back-and-forth.


Look, can't we just say that you believe in something, and I don't.

No, no, Pheebs, we can't, ok, because--

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed her as "Pheebs" and was in the middle of disagreeing with her previous statement, creating a direct conversational turn for her to respond.


No one got me an engagement present.

Okay, here I wish you health and happiness. (She hands Monica a cookie in a plastic baggie.)

phoebe addressed monica, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe is directly addressing Monica and giving her a present, making the current interaction focused solely on Monica.


(sarcasticly) Thanks Joey, that's a good idea.

What the hell does a paleontologist need a beeper for?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's rhetorical question about a paleontologist needing a beeper is a general observation not directly addressed to Chandler or requiring a response from him.


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?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel directly addressed Ross with a specific question about the apartment, prompting him to provide an update.


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 understanding of the dress's implications, which shifts the conversational focus away from Chandler's previous comment.


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

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

Oh boy, I just can't watch. It's too scary!

It's a diaper commercial.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's last utterance, "It's a diaper commercial," directly addresses Rachel's fear and provides clarifying information, inviting Rachel to react.


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

Hey, it's great having you back. You know, stay as long as you want,       and when does she stop crying all night?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just directly asked her a question about when Emma will stop crying at night.


. The band Heart is having a really tough time, and I think they may break up.

Nah, Monica’s watching some cooking show. Come on, I don’t want to miss when they were skinny.

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just asked him a direct question about the cable going out, which requires a response from Joey.


(To Rachel) Listen umm, yeah okay, I need to talk to you!

Now I know that they said that the umm, the hair straightener started the fire but I think I’m partly at fault. You see, I didn’t, I didn’t tell you but umm, but I-I had recently refilled the tissues and so y’know let’s just face it, that’s just kindling! So I think it’s better that I stay at Joey’s.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe initiated a direct conversation with her and just finished explaining a personal confession and decision, creating a clear turn for Rachel to respond.


Joey! This is like the last commercial. You've got like (checks his watch) ten minutes left!

I know, I know! What am I going to do? (Thinks) Ooh!

(dejected) Yeah, all right. (Thinks of something.) Ooh! (He quickly runs out before anyone can stop him.)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's final utterance "Yeah, all right.


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

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

(to Joey) Well he’s probably mad after you called him this morning to borrow his goggles.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler just directly responded to Joey's question about Ross by explaining why Ross is mad, referencing Joey's own actions, which does not explicitly solicit a further immediate verbal reply.


Oh my God Chandler! I can’t believe it!

Why do they put so much steam in there?!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a rhetorical complaint about the steam, not a direct question or statement requiring a response from her.


Ooh, chocolates on the pillows! I love that!

Come here. (He does, and they kiss.) Okay, be right back.

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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant in the discussion about switching rooms, and Chandler's comment about the glasses directly reacts to her action of bringing them from the new room, prompting her to explain or respond.


Oh. Why not?

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

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

Wow! Oh well, I will be there!

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's general question about recognizing a man by the window is not directed at her, allowing others to respond or for Phoebe to continue.


Rach, you can’t look fat in an x-ray.

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

That’s a bad duck!!! (to Ross) How’d the thing go tonight, Ross?

Nothing, ah there was this thing at the museum. Come on. (they go into her apartment) Easy.

(to the duck) Okay, now when you come back I hope you remember that, that chick is not a toy! (He goes back into the apartment)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance was directed to the duck, and he then physically moved away, indicating the conclusion of his speaking turn and not requiring a response from Ross.


Ross, didn't you say that there was an elevator in here?

Uhh, yes I did but there isn't. Okay, here we go.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross has answered Rachel's question and is now shifting focus to an action, not inviting further dialogue from her.


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

Chandler, what are you doing?

And this- is my reward!

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Rachel directly addressed Chandler, and Chandler responded to Rachel, creating a private exchange that does not involve Phoebe.


Okay now Joey, y'know that since you're returning all of this stuff right after the audition you're gonna have to wear underwear?

All right, then you'd better show me some of that too then.

Okay, it's missing something. Ooh, I know! Umm, okay. (Goes and grabs a bag, that looks like a purse, and shows it to Joey.)

Really? A purse?

It's not a purse! It's a shoulder bag.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel just corrected Joey's label for the item she showed him, and her declarative statement doesn't explicitly invite an immediate verbal response from Joey, suggesting she might continue her explanation.


Hey, here's a thought, Ross. [reaches for the computer]

Don't touch the computer. Don't ever touch the computer.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross was just addressed by Joey, but Chandler immediately interjected with a direct command to Joey about touching the computer, shifting the focus away from Ross.


(not smiling) That's not good.

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance was a general command for everyone to smile, which was then fulfilled, not requiring a verbal response from any individual.


Oh Monica, listen, I ah, I saw down at the hardware store, they got those designer tiles on sale. If you ever want to redo the bathroom floor.

Why, what’s wrong with my bathroom floor?

Nothing. It’s just old and dingy, that’s all.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Joey just offered an opinion about Monica's bathroom floor in response to her direct question, inviting her to continue the discussion.


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

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

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

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

Are you kidding? The woman has the nose of a bloodhound  and  the breasts of a Greek goddess.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe just directly answered Chandler's question about Monica smelling the cigarettes, and her subsequent comment about Monica's breasts was a humorous observation that does not require an immediate response from Chandler.


Well, we never actually got to dinner.

No, we kinda broke up instead.

(looking up at the ceiling) God, Monica it’s on the ceiling.

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addressed Monica and pointed out something on the ceiling to her, prompting a response.


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

What, so I can't lokk nice? There might be doctors there.

Joey, get out of the fridge.

For the ride.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Ross and Joey are currently engaged in a direct exchange about Joey being in the fridge, which does not involve her.


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

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

I don’t know, it’s such a long trip.

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

Are you asking me to have a frenaissance?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Phoebe's utterance is a humorous, rhetorical question directly responding to Joey's proposal, functioning more as a playful comment or a moment for the humor to land rather than a.


Now Joey, you go down there and you suck up to him. I mean you suck like you’ve never sucked before!

All right! I’ll try! But if I can’t, you can stay with Chandler and I until you get settled.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey has just made a complete and significant offer directly to her, allowing for a moment of processing before a response.


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?

chandler was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him, asking him to give them a minute, which prompts a response from him.


Well, now she has no eyebrows, mission accomplished.

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

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

That’s fair! Thank you so much. Thanks. Oops, it looks like when he got the pastry chef he got you a little bit too.

I paid to have this done.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's statement "I paid to have this done" is a self-directed lament about her eyebrows, not a direct question or prompt for Phoebe to respond immediately.


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

No but…but still you can’t possibly do this alone.

Come on Rach, you can’t even eat alone in a restaurant.

I’m just saying if you can’t eat by yourself, how do you expect to have a baby by yourself?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross has been directly addressing her and making an argument about her ability to raise a baby alone, which requires her response.


Didn't it like totally speak to you?

Woah, woah, woah, what book is this?

Rachel you have to read this book. It's called <i>Be Your Own Windkeeper</i>. It's about how women need to become more empowered.

monica addressed rachel, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance directly addresses Rachel, recommending the book to her and answering her question about its title.


Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god!

Ok, all right. We want to hear everything. Monica, get the wine and unplug thephone. Rachel, does this end well or do we need to get tissues?

phoebe addressed rachel, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has just given her a direct instruction and then immediately shifted to address Rachel with a question, indicating the conversational turn has moved away from Monica.


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

You think you know me so well.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's defensive response, "You think you know me so well," directly addresses Monica's previous statement and invites a follow-up from Monica.


Monica, can I talk to you behind my menu, please. (Behind the menu) What are you doing?

Well, I was having a conversation.

Yeah but, Mischa is so interested in you, that Sergei and I haven’t been able to say two words to each other.

What do you want me to do? Just sit here silently while you three have a conversation?

That would be great. Thank you.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Phoebe has just directly told her that being silent "would be great," indicating Phoebe expects Monica to stop talking.


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

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

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

ross addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because he physically left the scene, and Ross is now engaged in a private conversation with Rachel about his relationship with Emily.


All right. Did everyone get out okay?

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

ross addressed phoebe, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; however, Ross's urgent warning, "No Phoebe, don’t look! You don’t want to see what’s under there!!", is directed solely at Phoebe, not Monica.


So, what do you thing the good news is?

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

monica was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just re-posed a general question to the group about the "good news," and Monica, having just reacted with stun to Joey's discovery, is now prompted to offer her perspective.


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

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

Oh no wait Pheebs, I think for something like that you just ask them to move in with you. But I'm not sure, Chandler?

rachel addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel just finished addressing her and immediately shifted the question to Chandler for his input, indicating she expects Chandler to respond next.


Hey! Hey, you guys, I finished the crossword all by myself! Hug me!

Oh, it was great! The widow wouldn't pay, so Phoebe yelled at her 'til she did.

monica addressed phoebe, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's utterance shifted the conversation to a story about Phoebe, effectively ignoring Rachel's previous announcement about the crossword.


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

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

Hey uh, I brought you some lunch.

Ohh! That’s so sweet of you! Oh yum! (Takes a bite out of the sandwich and starts to get sick.) Did you put pickles on this?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly asked him a question about the sandwich he brought her.


I like them a lot.

That's not what I had in mind! See, people like Ross don't generally wear these types of pants. You see, they're very tight. (Motions to Ross's buttock.) Maybe there's something in that area.

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."

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a direct response to Chandler's teasing about his pants, explicitly addressing Chandler and not Monica.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who was engaged in a direct argument with Ross, and she might offer a final comment or reaction to his last statement and abrupt exit.


Phoebe, you get the bear, uhm, Joey, you get the robot, and Chandler    and I get the dog. Ok, and the race is going to go (Takes two cups and marks    the start and finish lines with them) from here to here. Now the one who comes    in last, stays!

Ok, on your mark... Get set... GO!!!

(to the dog) What are you barking at?

Wha... How the hell is that gonna help?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he just initiated the race, and Monica's general exclamation "Wha...


Ross, please, this is a hospital, ok? That actually means something here.

Rach, I think I'm gonna wait out here, because my throat is feeling a little scratchy, I don't want to infect him.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just addressed her directly as "Rach" and offered an excuse for not entering the hospital, which was a direct response to her previous statement.


Monica, you remember me telling you that joke, right?

Well, you tell a lot of jokes!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Monica's response "Well, you tell a lot of jokes!" is a general, non-committal statement that doesn't directly answer his specific question or invite further engagement on that particular joke.


Seriously, where did you get the hat?

Ross gave it to me.

Yeah, I think she looks good.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's comment "Yeah, I think she looks good" is a general statement about Rachel and the hat, not directly addressing Monica or requiring her immediate input after her initial question was answered.


Why is it sick?

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER - Rachel is directly responding to Monica's question, making this an exchange between them that does not involve Phoebe.


And you're thinking of taking it? (Pause) So before   you said being me with me was more important than any job, but I guess now   it's old job, (Raises his hand) me, (Raises his hand) new job.

I'm gonna miss this hand! Okay I know it's a lot   to ask, but oh my God Chandler, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

What happened to 'you can't live without me four   days a week'?

Well, if you really think about it, I mean four days   is not that long. I mean, I see you Monday before you go to work, and I see   you Thursday when you get back, and I always work late on Tuesdays, so really   if you think about it, it's really just one day. And well, if we can't make   it one day, we've got real problems my friend.

I think you should take the job.

Yeah. I know it must be important to you when you   start chattering like a monkey.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's sarcastic remark "That's the nicest anyone has ever said to me!" serves as a witty, concluding retort to his previous comment, which does not directly solicit an immediate follow-up from him.


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

Ah, this place is great!

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

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

(feeling the fabric) Wow, this is really soft (he looks the price). Three hundred and fifty dollars?

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's exclamation about the sweater's high price is a reaction to new information, not a direct question to her, allowing him space to process or elaborate on his surprise.


I would say, "Woman, please!"

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe is sharing her personal feelings about a man she likes and is not directly addressing Joey or prompting him for a response.


Oh great. So all I need to do is get some new skin. Thank you.

Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. We’re not 13 anymore.

Ross this is the only thing left that has a shot at working.

But, won’t she notice I have makeup on?

Please. Half the guys out there have makeup on.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's last utterance was a direct response to his question about makeup, providing information that does not immediately demand a further reply from him.


We think he was trying to spell out 'MONKEY.'

Well, the doctor says he's gonna be fine, he's just sleeping now.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he just contributed to the discussion about the monkey, and Ross's update continues that topic, inviting further comment.


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, but Phoebe's sarcastic and laughing "Oh, okay, you're not a pushover" serves as a dismissive closing remark to Rachel's protest, not an invitation for further immediate defense.


Wow, that sounds great! And what are you making Monica, in case Rachel’s dessert is...[about to say “bad”] so good that I eat all of it. There’s none left for anybody else!

No, sweetie, I-I trust you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Phoebe should stay silent because Monica just directly responded to her previous joke about eating all the dessert, effectively concluding that humorous exchange.


C'mon, sit. Just sit down, sit.

You should feel great about yourself! You're

Monica, what is so amazing? I gave up, like,

rachel addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should stay silent because Rachel has directly addressed Monica with a question, creating a new exchange between them.


No well, no it's not that bad, y'know? I mean yeah, my tongue feels a little fuzzy and these fingers sort of smell, I actually feel like I can throw up.

Okay, but you gotta push past this because it is about to get so good!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's encouraging statement about something good being about to happen shifts the focus forward rather than inviting further discussion of her current discomfort.


Uhhh, Phoebe and Joey.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is exclaiming about her personal phone call experience, which is a self-contained announcement not directly soliciting a response from Joey.


No, just give me another minute.

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

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

Okay, but if you can't…no dinner!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last utterance directly accepted Ross's bet and set the terms, concluding that particular exchange without requiring an immediate verbal response from Ross.


Phoebe we just saw mine, let me see yours.

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

You didn't get it?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Rachel directly asked her "You didn't get it?" as a reaction to Phoebe's strange revelation, Phoebe remains silent as Rachel's.


(running up to Ross) What happened in Atlantic City?!

Well, Chandler and I are in a bar…

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just explicitly included him in the story he's beginning to tell about Atlantic City, creating an opportunity for Chandler to contribute to the narrative.


Phoebe, are you, are you mad at me, or something? 'Cause if are please, tell me what it is I did!

Well, if you don't know I can't help you.

Well, whatever it is I'm-I'm very, very sorry. Okay?

Okay. So we're, we're good?

All right. (Gets up.) I'll uh, I'll see you later, okay?

(quietly) Bye, fat ass.

ALL RIGHT!! Phoebe now come on! Will you please tell me what it is I did that mad you so mad at me!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just directly and urgently asked her to explain what he did to make her so mad, demanding a response from her.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's enthusiastic and unrelated diversion about ice, following Monica's direct suggestion, creates an opening for Monica to re-engage with her previous point or comment on the topic change.


Okay. Okay. Okay. Umm, maybe you can start with, "Chandler, even though we were friends; there was a part of me that always knew I wanted more."

All right, there’s a nuclear holocaust, I’m the last man on Earth. Would you go out with me?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel was directly addressed by Chandler with a hypothetical question, but the question functions as a humorous interjection or a rhetorical moment rather than a direct request for an immediate answer in the context.


Look, it's a nice gesture, it is. But it just feels like--

We're just tryin' to do a nice thing here.

Ross, you have to understand that your nice thing makes us feel this big.

I don't, I don't understand. I mean, you, it's like we can't win with you guys.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should speak because Ross's last utterance directly expresses confusion and frustration towards "you guys," including Rachel, after she just explained their feelings about his "nice thing.".


Anytime anything comes close to touching her eye or anyone else's she like freaks out. Watch! Watch! (He takes his finger and moves it towards his eye.)

(flinches) Ross! Come on! That's all right! Fine--Okay, I have a weird thing about my eye. Can we not talk about it please?

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross was directly addressed by Rachel, who flinched at his action and then made a direct request to him to stop talking about her eye, inviting a response.


Oh no, no, I’ll be there too.

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

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

Oh. Why not?

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her with "What Phoebe? Wait!" and then provided a detailed explanation for her fear, which Phoebe had previously inquired about, inviting a response.


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

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

Rachel, come on. Give us a chance.

Ross, it's too hard.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross has just made a profound declaration of love directly to her, creating a moment for the emotional weight of his words to settle before a response.


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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he was just speaking with Rachel about Ben's diaper and is still involved in the task, but Rachel is now talking to Ben and herself, celebrating her accomplishment of finishing the diaper, and is not addressing Ross.


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

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

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

The silk? Feels really good!

Yeah! And-and things aren’t as…smashed down as I thought they were gonna be.

Yeah! And you have so many more choices than you do with men’s underwear!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is currently elaborating on his personal experience with the underwear, making a series of self-directed observations that do not require an immediate response from her.


No... no! And yet it did. Good-bye, Janice.

Oh, Chandler, sorry.

Ok, well, this was very special.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who previously offered sympathy to Chandler, and his sarcastic comment about the "special" situation invites a further response or acknowledgment from her.


I'm so sorry, but you should have a sign out there or   something. Or at least whisper it to people when they come in the   door. "Owen doesn't know he's adopted, and he also thinks that Santa   is real."

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

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

Oh my god, are we supposed to answer?

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Ross is delivering a sarcastic toast specifically directed at Rachel and Joey, making Chandler not the addressee of the current exchange.


Yeah, what-what's going on?

Monica had lunch with Richard.

phoebe addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just asked for an update, and Phoebe's subsequent statement is a general piece of information that doesn't directly prompt him for a specific response.


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

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

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

Whoa! Okay. Yeah well, who-who was in World War I? (Rachel pauses as she thinks.)

You’re gonna be late! Go! Go! (He runs out.)

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER because Rachel's final utterance was a command for him to leave, which he immediately followed by running out, making him no longer present in the conversation.


What do you think you’re doing?!

Just washing the windshield. (She turns on the wipers forcing Ross off of the hood.)

way I am letting you drive this car! So why don’t you just hand over the keys?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is directly addressed by Ross, who is refusing to let her drive and demanding the keys, and her silence allows for the weight of his definitive statement and command to settle.


(running up to Ross) What happened in Atlantic City?!

Well, Chandler and I are in a bar…

Did you not hear me say, "Du-ude?!"

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the conversation with Ross, but Chandler's interjection is a comment directed at Ross or the unfolding narrative, not an address to Monica.


Oh, Rachel, sweetie, look, here's a really cute picture of Joey and you at the reception.

Ohh, he's married! Ross is married. I can't—I still can't believe it. (Rachel grabs the picture from Monica)

Honey, sweetie, by the edges.

I mean, y'know I'm just gonna have to accept it (She grabs the rest of the pictures)…

…I mean it's my fault.

Sweetie! Edges! Fingers! Smudgey! Pictures!

Oh my God! (She licks the top picture and hands them back.)

Okay. That's okay. I-I know that you're very upset right now. I know, I know that wasn't about me.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's comforting and understanding statement directly addresses Rachel's previous actions and emotional state, effectively concluding the immediate exchange about the pictures and Rachel's distress.


And thank you, for that.

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

What? (Mumbles) What-what, what are talking about? It-it worked with you.

nine years later you had me!

All right, all right. You-you-you know what I'm going to do? I am going to order another pizza and when Caitlin gets here, you-you--I will show how well I flirt. Yeah! I will, I will get her phone number! (To Chandler) And not the one on the menu!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's final humorous aside about the phone number is directed specifically to Chandler, concluding his declaration without requiring a response from Rachel.


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

Chandler, I gotta tell you, I love your mom's books! I love her books! I cannot get on a plane without one! I mean, this is so cool!

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.'

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should stay silent because Chandler just finished explaining his personal, negative experience with his mom's books as a direct counterpoint to Rachel's earlier enthusiasm, and he did not pose a new question to her.


I have no idea.

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

I don’t believe you! That is…brilliant! And Monica has no idea?

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly asks if Monica is aware of Chandler's brilliant scheme to avoid helping.


Well, I am drinking lots of cups of coffee because I’m exhausted! Because Joey started snoring!

(proudly) Oh, you should here me.

It’s not something to be proud of, okay? You have to go to a sleep clinic!

Look, I told ya, I’m not going to any clinic! I don’t have a problem, you’re the one with the problem! You should go to a "Quit being a baby and leave me alone" clinic!

They don’t have those.

Yeah, they do! Quit being a baby and leave me alone! There, you’ve just had your first class!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler has been directly arguing with Joey, who just delivered a dismissive and somewhat final retort, indicating he considers the discussion over from his end.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's announcement about the food is a general offering to the group, inviting Joey to react or engage with the meal.


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

I didn’t give her that ring!

So whose ring is it?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe's question "So whose ring is it?" directly follows Ross's denial and implicitly prompts him for an explanation, but it may also be a rhetorical question or.


No. No, I gotta go home sometime.

You be okay?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly asked Ross "You be okay?" as a question of concern following his statement about needing to go home, and the silence allows for a moment of emotional processing.


Good! Me neither! So it’s not a problem. We’re just two friends who happen to be roommates.

Okay, but Ross, eventually you and I are gonna be dating.

Really?! We are?

Yeah! I’m gonna have a boyfriend, you’re gonna have a girlfriend…

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel is still elaborating on her previous statement about their future relationship, directly addressing Ross and continuing her thought without a clear turn-yielding signal.


(To Joey) Do you even know who Kip is?

Who cares? You're Rachel! (To Chandler) Who's Kip?

rachel was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the exchange with Joey and was just directly addressed by him with a comment about her, even though Joey then turned to Chandler for information.


I don't want to.

Joey, honey, they don't know what they're talking about.

Maybe they do. I've been doin' this ten years and I haven't gotten anywhere.There's gotta be a reason.

No, no, no, it.. it's too hard. It's not worth it. I quit.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is currently expressing a personal decision to quit and is not directly addressing her for an immediate response.


Why is it sick?

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

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

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica directly addressed Phoebe with a question, asking for her understanding and opinion, which creates a clear turn for Phoebe to respond.


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

But Mon, you have to get our money!

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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe is sharing a personal and emotional anecdote about her mother's funeral, which is not directed at Joey and shifts the conversation away from his previous suggestion.


(interrupting) Can I ask you just a little question, huh? Why tonight?

See, I’ve been waiting my whole life to be engaged, and unlike some people I’m only planning on doing this once. So, uh y’know, maybe this is selfish and I’m sorry about it, but I was kinda hoping tonight could just be about that.

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Monica is expressing her personal feelings about her own engagement and her desire for the night to be about that, not directly addressing him or inviting his input.


Ross knows about me and Monica.

(To Chandler) I thought you were my best friend, this is my sister! My best friend and my sister! I-I cannot believe this!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is directly addressing Chandler with an emotional outburst and accusation, demanding a response from Chandler regarding his relationship with Monica.


Phoebe, oh my God! Wh-wh-what are you doing here?

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated an urgent conversation with Ross, who just directly asked her "Wh-what's going on?" after excusing himself from his class.


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

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

Oh, but he will. He still tells the story how Monica tried to escape from fat camp.

ross addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Ross's utterance is an anecdote about Monica, not a direct question or prompt for Chandler to respond, allowing the conversation to naturally shift focus to Monica or another general participant.


Hey, what are you guys doing tomorrow night?

Both of us? (points to Chandler and himself)

All right, rock on. (Does the ‘Hang 10’ sign, then hides his face in shame.)

Explanation: Chloe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's self-deprecating comment is a brief, non-addressing interjection, not a direct response to Chloe's initial question, so she should wait for a more direct answer.


She is so amazing! You have no idea.

No idea? Who do you think brought her here?

Joey, she’s so cool. She speaks four languages.

know what guys want!

My beers?! Look you guys, she’s a very nice girl. Okay? We had a good time, but I just—I don’t see it going anywhere.

Yeah, but you always say that.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's statement "Yeah, but you always say that" is a general observation about his dating habits rather than a direct question or prompt for him to elaborate further.


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

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

Just get away from me!

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

A mistake?! What were you trying to put it in? Her purse?!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's last utterance is an angry, rhetorical question expressing her disbelief and not an invitation for him to immediately respond, especially after she explicitly stated she couldn't talk to him.


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

Why, when did you get out of the game?

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

Hey, I've come to terms with it, you have to too.

Ok. Look uhh, Mon I'm, I'm really sorry.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, where are we on the hundred bucks?

I, I don't have it.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel has just given a direct and conclusive answer ("I, I don't have it") to Monica's repeated request for money, which naturally concludes that specific exchange.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe's utterance is a direct response to Ross's question and then an exclamation, neither of which invites Rachel's input.


Well hurry, I can't feel my ears!

feel your ears?

Chandler, where are your tools?

monica addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Monica's question about tools is directed specifically to Chandler, shifting the conversational focus away from Joey's previous statement.


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

position. Oh God Monica, tell me you were waiting for a guy! Please tell me you were waiting for a guy!

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel directly addressed Monica with a plea for information, explicitly asking her to "tell me you were waiting for a guy.".


I like them a lot.

That's not what I had in mind! See, people like Ross don't generally wear these types of pants. You see, they're very tight. (Motions to Ross's buttock.) Maybe there's something in that area.

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: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed him with a sarcastic comment about the pants, continuing their previous exchange about Ross's attire.


I said I’ll do it!

Nobody wants to do it? All right, I’ll do it myself.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's statement "Nobody wants to do it?" directly contradicts Rachel's prior offer, prompting Rachel to re-assert her willingness.


From a bullet!

I know it doesn't make much sense…

Look Chandler, it was instinct! Okay? I just went for it!

So you risked your life, for a sandwich!

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey just made a dramatic statement about the sandwich and picked it up, indicating he may be about to continue his explanation or demonstration.


Joey, we're not keeping this!

But it's an original Buffay...

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's final statement grants him permission to keep the item with a condition, concluding the immediate negotiation without requiring a further response from Joey.


You had to do it, didn’t you? You couldn’t just leave it alone.

Four percent. Okay. I tip more than that when there’s a bug in my food.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel initiated the previous turn with an accusation directed at Ross, and Ross's subsequent statement is a direct response within their ongoing exchange, inviting Rachel to continue the discussion.


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.

the man you feel in love with!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is a rhetorical or sarcastic comment rather than a direct question, allowing Monica to process the statement without needing an immediate response.


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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross is directly addressing Phoebe and showing her something, indicating a private exchange that does not involve Chandler.


Phoebe, I can explain!

You told me you hate massages!

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

Well umm, Alexandra has been…

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe should stay silent because Monica is in the middle of her explanation, directly responding to Phoebe's previous question about how long "this" has been going on.


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.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed her, telling her she shouldn't play and should go home, which invites a response.


I can't find the remote. [Phoebe turns off the TV] Thank you.

So, Scott asked me to come over for lunch today and I did.

And we did.

All right Phoebs, way to go.

So, so how did it happen?

Well, I finally took your advice and asked him what was going on.

And what did he say?

He said that, um, he understands how sex can be like, a very emotional thing for a woman and he was just afraid that I was gonna get all, y'know, like, 'ohh, is he gonna call me the next day' and, y'know, 'where is this going' and, ya know, blah-la-la-la-la. So he said he wanted to hold off until he was prepared to be really serious.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should stay silent because Phoebe is providing a detailed explanation in response to his direct question, and her lengthy answer about Scott's perspective constitutes a complete thought that doesn't immediately require an interjection.


It's easy, you just walk in on them having sex.

Oh, so they owe me like, three Phoebes.

Oh my god! Look, it's Ross and Rachel. Oh, the plan is working.

phoebe addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Phoebe's last utterance is an excited observation about Ross and Rachel and the "plan," shifting the focus away from the previous exchange with Joey and not directly addressing him.


Is that why you wanted to tie my tie?

There’s this kid in my class who said he’s in love with me.

Ross has a boyfriend.

have a boyfriend. There’s a guy in one of my classes who-who has a crush on me.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross is currently elaborating on his own situation and clarifying his previous statement, not directly addressing Joey for a response.


Noo! I wish! Okay, you ready?

Okay! (She goes and gets her surprise and when she returns with it, Ross stares in shock.) Check it out!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel just presented a surprise directly to Ross and told him to "Check it out!", prompting his reaction to the item she brought back for him.


Okay, cancel backup! Cancel backup!

Ross, didn't you say that there was an elevator in here?

Uhh, yes I did but there isn't. Okay, here we go.

Okay, go left. Left! Left! (The bottom of the couch is hitting the railing.)

Okay, y'know what? There is no more left, left!

Oh okay, lift it straight up over your head! Straight up over your head! You can do it! You can do it! (She gets it lifted up and they make the first turn.) Okay. You got it?

Yeah, you got it right? You got it right? You got it?

Any chance you think the couch looks good there?

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Rachel's question about the couch's appearance is directed specifically at Ross, who is actively engaged with her in moving it, and Phoebe has not participated in the recent exchange.


But you two were supposed to be together.

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

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

Yeah that’s what she said.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's "Yeah that's what she said" directly confirms Joey's previous explanation about Rachel's state of mind, effectively closing that immediate sub-topic and leaving no new point for Joey to address.


(entering) Joey, do you have a minute?

(To Ross) Uh, Rachel's here, so good luck man, let me know how it works out. (He hangs up the phone and strands Ross in the bathroom.)

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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated the conversation by stating she had a problem, and Joey just responded directly to her, making it her turn to elaborate.


You’re so sweet. (Notices something in the crib.) Oh my God! And you gave the baby Hugsy! (A stuffed penguin wearing a ski jacket, goggles, and hat.)

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh…. That-that-that’s really just to show where the baby would go. Y’know why don’t I hold on to him so that there’s no confusion? (Takes him back, sets him on the chair, and apologizes to him.)

But Joey the baby is going to be crying, it’s going to be loud.

I’m up all night!

What about all the women you want to bring home?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel directly asked him a question about his lifestyle that requires a response.


Ross, are you okay?

I'm fine! I saw a psychiatrist at work today.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's statement directly answers her question and provides a new piece of information, but it doesn't directly solicit a further immediate response from her.


Then why did you move?!

Because I knew you were lying!

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

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

I am going… I'm going--Turn it over! (Rachel rolled onto her stomach and Monica rolls her back.) I'm… I am going to get these drops in your eyes. (She is holding Rachel down with both hands and has the eyedropper in her mouth.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica is physically restraining her and directly stating her intention to put eyedrops in her eyes, creating an urgent situation for Rachel to respond to.


Are you serious?! Chandler, we ate an entire cheesecake two days ago and you want more?

Well I’ve forgotten what it tastes like okay?!

It was cheesecake. It was fine. It had a buttery, crumbly, graham cracker crust, with a very rich yet light, cream cheese filling… (Pause) Wow! My whole mouth just filled with saliva!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's vivid description of the cheesecake directly follows their exchange about eating it and his desire for more, inviting his further engagement in the topic.


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

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

Well neither do I!

Is this about Mark?

(shocked) Oh my God.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's shocked "Oh my God" is a direct, emotional reaction to his accusation about Mark, which requires her to process or elaborate before Ross speaks again.


The only superpower you have is a slightly heightened sense of smell. (Hands him the jacket and walks away.)

(entering) Hey! Uh, Monica? Chandler? Can I talk to you guys for a second?

All right that’s it, I give up! Whatever you want you can have it! You wanna sing a song? You wanna do a dance? You want your mom stand at the Alter and scream racial slurs? I don’t care!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should SPEAK because he just explicitly asked Monica and Chandler "Can I talk to you guys for a second?", and Monica's subsequent frustrated outburst creates an opening for him to follow up on his stated desire to speak.


You got it.

Joey, what are you doing?

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica directly asked Joey a question about what he is doing, requiring a response.


Oh, Ross, relax. It's probably like two dollars for the first contraction, and then fifty cents for each additional contraction.

She's not even here yet.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's statement "She's not even here yet" is a direct, factual response to her previous joke that doesn't explicitly invite her to continue speaking.


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

(To Rachel) Hey, here’s a thought.

Explanation: BYSTANDER - Ross has just initiated a direct exchange with Rachel, making it a private conversation between them that does not involve Monica.


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

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

(He turns around to Chandler looking for approval to go with Rachel, Chandler mouths ‘Come on!’) (turning back to Rachel) Ross, did ask us first, and we set that night aside.

joey addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just turned back to Rachel to explain their prior commitment, making it Rachel's turn to respond to Joey's statement.


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

I can’t help it!

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

Borrow money from me?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is still speaking, actively guiding him through the exercise and observing his actions, indicating that Chandler's turn is to perform the instructed action.


Hey, here's a thought, Ross. [reaches for the computer]

Don't touch the computer. Don't ever touch the computer.

Ross, listen. I got two words for you. Threesome.

joey addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Joey has directly addressed Ross with a new topic, "Threesome," shifting the focus away from Chandler's previous comment about the computer.


Joseph Francis Tribbiani are you home yet?!!

Umm, I think he’s still out. What’s wrong?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the exchange by asking for Joey and Rachel just directly asked her "What's wrong?", requiring a response.


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

Hey, come on, it’s not your fault.

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

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross was directly addressed by Joey, who stated that Ross was right about Chandler being the best man, creating a direct conversational turn for Ross to respond to.


Going to the hospital tonight?

You just asked me.

Okay, maybe it was a trick question. (Plays a few chords) Um, Rachel can we do this now?

phoebe addressed rachel, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica was an active participant in the previous exchange with Phoebe, but Phoebe has now explicitly shifted her attention and addressed Rachel directly.


Monica, could you excuse us for a second? I need to talk to the girl with the flowers.

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the previous exchange by asking Monica to excuse them, and Monica's "Okay" directly responds to his request, clearing the way for him to speak to the girl with the flowers.


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

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

Oh boy, I just can't watch. It's too scary!

It's a diaper commercial.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Monica and Rachel are engaged in a direct exchange about Rachel's actions and the commercial, and Monica's most recent utterance is a direct response to Rachel.


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

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

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the previous question to Monica, but she should stay silent as Joey's factual interjection, while responding to her question, was not directly addressed to her and does not demand an immediate reply.


Oh, you're not gonna tell the whole story about how your parents got divorced again are you?

Oh God, no.

Oh, come on! I wanna hear it! It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Chandler bumming us out!

joey addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's interjection is a general plea to the group about wanting to hear Chandler's story, not a direct address to Rachel that requires her response.


Well, I-I—there was this guy at the bank that I thought was cute umm, but I don't anymore.

Wow that's uh, juicy. Umm, (checks watch) y'know what though Mon, I actually do have a lot of work to do so if-if—are you sure there's just not anything else?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addressed Monica and asked her a question, prompting Monica to respond to whether she has anything else to say.


(taking Ross aside) Have umm, have you thought anymore about you and Rachel?

Oh well yeah, actually I was going to talk to her when you guys all came in the room.

Yay! It’s so exciting! Wow, you could’ve done that with us there.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is an exclamation of excitement and a lighthearted observation about Ross's previous statement, not a direct question or prompt for him to continue speaking.


I can't believe it. Paolo kissed my mom?

Yeah, um, I don't know if you noticed, but he had a lot to drink, and you know how he gets when he's drun..uh... (He has caught sight of Joey scowling at him) I can't do this, I did it, it was me, I'm sorry, I kissed your mom.

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant because Ross directly addresses the group with a confession after noticing Joey scowling at him, making Joey's non-verbal reaction the catalyst for Ross's admission.


Okay, I feel like I’m talking to Lassie. All right, Phoebe would you just tell me!

I, but you’re so close! No!

Okay, does it involve something to do with Pete’s computer company?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly asked her a question about the secret she's keeping, expecting Phoebe to provide an answer.


Hey, you're not Kip!

(To Joey) Do you even know who Kip is?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly asked Joey a question about his previous statement, requiring him to respond.


Hey Ross, I'm aware of what I owe.

Ok, well then get some sense. I mean it took you what, 10 years to get that job, who knows how long it's gonna be till you get another.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is directly addressing Joey, continuing their exchange by offering advice and criticism about Joey's job situation, which prompts a response from Joey.


I'm telling you, she gives the worst massages ever!! Okay, it was like she was torturing me for information. And I wanted to give it up I just—I didn't know what it was!

Chandler, if it really hurts that bad you should just tell her.

Look, for the first time in my life I'm in a real relationship. Okay, I'm not gonna screw that up by y'know, telling the truth.

Whoa, dude, look out! You almost crushed my hat! (He picks a hat up from the floor. It's one of those magician stovepipe hats.)

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's exclamation about his hat is a momentary interjection reacting to an immediate physical event rather than a continuation of their previous conversation or a direct address inviting a verbal response from Chandler.


(to Rachel) Uh, how long until they announce the numbers, Mommy?

(looks around) I'll take this one too (to Ross) Uh ... Mommy?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler has interjected to address Ross directly about his use of "Mommy," creating a new exchange between Chandler and Ross.


Oh, I chose not to hear that.

Look what I got! Look what I got! Look what I got! (She shows Rachel what she bought. She bought a little leather jacket and a little cowboy outfit for the babies.) Can you believe they make these for little people?

Little village people.

Okay, look at this one. This is my favourite. (It’s a little pink and white dress for the girl baby.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is continuing to show Rachel baby clothes and express her opinion on them, inviting Rachel to react to the new item.


So you stole that tape from Richard's apartment?

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Chandler's comment is a direct retort to Monica, making the current exchange between them and not involving Joey.


Just let her serve the beef-custard thing?

Yeah, it’ll be like a funny Thanksgiving story!

Joey, God, your apartment is like a hundred degrees!

rachel addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Rachel directly addressed Joey about his apartment's temperature, shifting the conversation away from Ross's previous comment about Thanksgiving stories.


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

Have you even had a girl up here?

No. But uh, Joey has, and I usually talk to them in the morning time.

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly mentioned Joey and attributed an action to him, inviting Joey to confirm or elaborate on the claim.


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

Right this is staging.

[as they're walking out, Dr. Greene questioningly gestures at the Happy Birthday sign over the door] This is clearly in the wrong apartment. [they all walk across the hall]

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is an observation about the "Happy Birthday" sign as they are transitioning apartments, not a direct address or prompt for Monica to respond.


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.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe just expressed deep gratitude and affection directly to Joey, inviting a reciprocal acknowledgment or response from him.


Skidmark’s still got a way with the ladies.

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

That’s ridiculous Rachel, we were all babies once. (Rachel looks at her.) Oh, you mean today.

Yeah. Yeah, and y’know you-you deserve to win. And-and y’know I was thinking about it, if-if you’re Monica’s maid of honor that means I get to be yours.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel is directly addressing Phoebe about the maid of honor roles, making the current exchange a private one between them.


Well, Ross does. What... You're - you're ruining the plan! Joey,       you've - you've fixed him up with his perfect woman!

Oh my god, you're right!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's "Oh my god, you're right!" is a concluding realization and agreement with Phoebe's previous statement, not an explicit prompt for her to continue speaking immediately.


Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God.

[peeks back out] Ok, now that your coat is safely in the bedr-, [sees that the coast is clear] oh, ok we can come back out in the living room.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica directly addressed Joey and Chandler with an instruction to take Dr.


No I-I-I would love to be around for you and the baby. And we-we can just try it like on a temporary basis.

But Ross, its you and me!

So? Sure! But it-it wouldn’t be anything romantic. And I’m-I’m dating Mona—Damnit Mona! I was supposed to meet her like an hour ago! What is wrong with me?!

I don’t know. Is it crazy?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance "I don't know.


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

Okay, how about, for a guy, Thatcher?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's suggestion of "Thatcher" is a general contribution to the name discussion, not a direct prompt for Phoebe to respond.


Well, he makes t-shirts for a living, and he thought it would be       appropriate to give me this.

Female body inspector? What size is that?

Now, wait a minute. So, they're gonna name their first child Joey?

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly asks a question about "Joey" that invites his clarification or response.


obviously, I just—I misspoke. It's okay.

okay, I mean as long as you know that Chandler and I are also very hot and fiery, just as hot as you! I mean our flame, whew, is on fire!

(entering) Hey Monica, here's your broom back.

You are so cute. (She goes over and kisses him passionately.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica just directly addressed him with "You are so cute" and kissed him passionately, inviting a response to her affection.


Oh. Oh my God.

Honey, wait. We only did it once. It didn't mean anything to me.

Really, Rachel, I was thinking of you the whole time. Look, I'm sorry, all right. I never meant for you to find out!

Oh, please, you wanted to get caught. (Waves the receipt)

That is not true!

Oh, so you just sort of happened to leave it in here?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant in the argument, but Monica's rhetorical question "Did it ever occur to you that I might just be that stupid?" is a defensive statement that does not necessarily demand an immediate verbal response from Rachel.


Yeah, sorry, the swallowing slowed me down.

Whose little ball of paper is this?!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica asked a general question to the room ("Whose little ball of paper is this?!"), which could be directed at him as a potential owner, prompting a response.


Joey? What's going on?

I know! It's stuck!!!

(walks him to the kitchen) Easy. Step. How did it get on?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe just asked him a direct question about how something got on while also giving him instructions and guiding him, which might imply a moment of physical action or processing before.


military leader. I mean I know I would make General way before any of you guys.

Before or after you were shot by your own troops?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the general discussion, but Chandler's humorous retort is a direct response to Monica's claim, creating a clear turn for Monica to reply.


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

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

Monica, can Phoebe borrow your green dress?

I called him.

Yes. Well I got his machine and I left a message. But it's okay, it's okay, it's okay, because you know it was like a casual, breezy message. It was breezy! Oh God, what if it wasn't breezy?

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Monica's monologue about her phone message is self-directed and not a response to Rachel's previous question about the dress.


Oh my God!

If I have to I'll, I'll do all again , I'll do the 4 o'clock feeding thing, I'll go to the P.T.A. meetings, I'll coach the soccer team.

Yeah, if I have to. Monica, I don't wanna lose you, so if I have to do it all over again, then I will.

You're the most wonderful man. And if you hadn't of said 'if I have to' like seventeen times, then I'd be saying 'okay, let's do it.'

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just directly responded to Richard's declaration of commitment, specifically critiquing his phrasing, which invites a direct counter-response or clarification from him.


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

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

Okay. Head Ross! Head Ross! Head Ross!

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

Well yeah, I think we should get married.

What, because that’s your answer to everything?

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and while Rachel just asked him a direct, emotionally charged question ("But Ross, we are not in love, are we?"), the nature of the statement creates a moment of dramatic pause and reflection rather than an immediate verbal response.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey's general assertion about canceling plans for sex is a statement directed to the group, inviting agreement or disagreement from anyone present.


Why would I eat my own arm?

Well you wouldn't, but we own the paper, we can print whatever we want.

You know what, Ross? I'm gonna throw in 50 bucks for you.

You don't have to do that, I'll pay for myself. But just the fact that you want me to have fun with you guys - that's so sweet! Come here (they kiss and hug)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Ross's last utterance directly responds to Monica's offer and leads to a private, affectionate interaction between them.


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

How long it took to go back in the water?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler just posed a question to the group, directly inviting a response from any engaged participant, including Monica.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant as Monica's general announcement of food is directed to the entire group, inviting a reaction or engagement from any member.


Let’s do it! Ross?

Um, Monica and I aren’t supposed to play football.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's statement about Monica and him not being allowed to play football is an informative response to her previous suggestion, not a direct question requiring her immediate reply.


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?

Yeah, sure... uhm, I'm devastated, obviously... (to the rest) Did you think the neighborhood was homey? (Chandler enters)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Monica addressed "the rest" with a general question about the neighborhood, she did not single out Phoebe for an immediate response, allowing for other group members to potentially speak or.


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

And yet, here we are doing it again.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's frustrated statement, "Ugh, Monica I don’t want to steal your stupid thunder!", expresses her own feelings and does not directly solicit a verbal response from Monica.


What is your job?

Staying out of the way.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's general question "What is your job?" implicitly invites responses from everyone in the group, and Chandler has just provided his answer, making it Joey's turn to contribute his own job description.


You’re arranging flowers! (Pointing to the dish on the table.) You got dead flowers! You got a picture, a picture, of a baby dressed like flowers! This is not Joey!!

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Joey just completed a detailed defense of his new interests and identity, directly addressing Chandler's previous points without posing a new question or challenge that immediately requires a verbal response.


Oh my God! Joey!

Why?! Why can’t she marry me?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey's emotional outburst "Why?! Why can’t she marry me?!" is a rhetorical question expressing his frustration, not a direct query requiring Monica to respond immediately.


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

position. Oh God Monica, tell me you were waiting for a guy! Please tell me you were waiting for a guy!

Yes. Yes, I was. A guy. From work. (Thinks) I'm seeing a guy from work! Ha!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just asked Monica a direct question, and Monica's excited confirmation about seeing a guy from work warrants a reaction or follow-up from Rachel.


Monica, what are you doing?

It’s not a date, okay. I’m just gonna teach him how to make lasagne for some pot luck dinner he has.

We’re not gonna have sex! Okay, nothing’s changed here. He still doesn’t want children and I still do, so that’s why we’re just gonna be friends.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica has just finished a detailed explanation and justification of her relationship status, which Rachel is likely processing before responding.


Because! Because I was sad.

What do you mean?

Look, I am so…so happy for you guys, but you getting married just reminds me of the fact that I’m not. I’m not even close. And I don’t know, maybe I just wanted to make myself feel better. And I know that that’s dumb, but oh my God you were so depressed when Ross got married that you slept with Chandler!

chandler was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just revealed that Monica slept with him, directly implicating him in the current discussion.


Yeah, well I don’t think it really counts if you have to read them off the back of your hand after you fall asleep on the couch.

So-so, you missed a message from who? Chandler or your mom? Or Chandler? Or your mom?

rachel addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel's direct question about missed messages is addressed to "you," referring to someone else (implied to be Chandler), not Monica.


She's a waitress.

All right, you guys, I kinda gotta clean up now. (They all start to leave.)

Chandler, you're an only child, right? You don't have any of this.

monica addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica's direct question about being an only child is addressed specifically to Chandler, making it an exchange between them that does not involve Phoebe.


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.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler is directly pleading with her to unlock him, continuing their exchange about his predicament.


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

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

At least I care about his feelings!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant in the heated argument with Joey, and Joey's final, emotionally charged retort about caring for Ben's feelings is a direct jab at Ross that might lead to a pause for Ross to process the implication.


Joey, (nervously) where did you learn that word?

Where do you think, (pause) Zelda?

(gasps) You found my book?!

Yeah I did!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's "Yeah I did!" directly responds to her shocked question about him finding her book, continuing their direct exchange.


(waving) Very funny Ross! Very life-like and funny. Okay. (Notices that a woman is waving back.) Oh no-no-no, I wasn't waving at you lady. (She just stares at him.) (Joey sees how beautiful she is.) Whoa, maybe I was! Hey, Monica, this totally hot girl in Ross's building is flirting with me.

Get in there man! Flirt back, mix it up!

Yeah, I-I-I'm down with that. (He turns back to the woman.) Okay, here goes. (Thinks.) How (Holds up his hand like an Indian) you (Points at her) a-doin'? (Does a little twisting motion with both hands and ends up pointing at her, he then winks. She smiles and waves again.) (To Monica) It worked! She's waving me over. (Towards the woman.) Okay, I-I-I'll be right over. Let's see, she's on the third floor…

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey directly addressed her to report the success of his flirting attempt, inviting her to respond to his update.


Come on, Joey, I did it and it was fine.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's concluding remark "Okay, I guess it doesn’t seem that weird" indicates he has accepted her point and does not require a further response from her.


Oh please, you just want more blue pins.

Well this is just sad!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's comment "Well this is just sad!" is a direct, playful reaction to her previous statement, inviting her to continue the banter.


Look, I didn't recognize it without that inflatable sheep.

Yeah, which, by the way Chandler, I would like back one of these days.

rachel addressed chandler, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance directly addresses Chandler about the inflatable sheep, shifting the conversational turn to him.