Phoebe we just saw mine, let me see yours.

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

You didn't get it?

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the discussion about Phoebe's tattoo, but Phoebe is currently offering an explanation for her actions, and her final rhetorical question about needles does not directly solicit an immediate response from Rachel.


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

Uh, actually these might look pretty good on me.

Yes, they will! You know what you should do? Just go take a walk, all right? I know your size and I’m... I’m gonna pick up some really good stuff for you.

Yes! And I know what looks sexy on guys. Please, just wear what I suggest, and she’s gonna go nuts for you.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel is directly addressing him with a plea and a suggestion about what he should wear, which prompts him to respond to her advice.


Oh, we’re having a big party tomorrow night. Later! (Starts for the door.)

Whoa! Hey-hey, you planning on inviting us?

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

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly commanded Joey to return after he tried to leave, creating an expectation for him to respond or explain himself.


Do you even know what a vicar is?

Like a goalie, right?

(sarcastically) Yeah. Look Joey, it’s enough all right?! You keep making these stupid jokes and this sleazy innuendoes and it’s—I’m not—it’s just not funny anymore!

All right, I’m sorry. Rach I—Rach I’m sorry. Okay? I’m sorry! Maybe I can make up for it by, taking you roughly in the barn. (Giggles.)

All right! Y’know what? That’s it! You wanna do it?! Let’s do it!

(starting to move closer to him) That’s right, I wanna do it with you! I’ve been trying to fight it, but you just said all the right things.

(moves the stool out of the way) Yeah! Ohh, I’ve been waitin’ so long to get on that body!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's last utterance is a sarcastic performance directly aimed at him, designed to highlight the inappropriateness of his earlier jokes rather than invite a response.


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.

Yeah. I'm a hard ass.

And I'm a wuss. And we should be partners.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's most recent utterance, "And we should be partners," is a direct proposal to Phoebe, inviting her response.


(running from the guy's apartment with Joey in tow) Hey, what's-what's going on?!

(panicking) Dude! He's right there!

Awww, no, it's okay, we've actually known for a while.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's reassuring statement "Awww, no, it's okay, we've actually known for a while" directly addresses the panic Joey expressed and provides information that concludes the immediate exchange without requiring a further response from him.


(happily) I’m off the list. (Sits on the couch.)

(sits next to him) Phoebe, it’s okay that you don’t want me to be your girlfriend because I have the best boyfriend.

monica addressed phoebe, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is addressing Phoebe directly, praising Chandler as her boyfriend, and Phoebe has not yet responded to Monica's statement.


Since when do you watch the news?

hot weather girl.

(To Phoebe and Mike) I can't believe you guys aren't going to be able to get married today.

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed her and Mike, expressing a sentiment about their inability to get married today, which invites a response from her.


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?

joey addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey has just entered and directly addressed both Chandler and Monica, asking to speak with them, indicating he is about to initiate a new topic that requires their attention.


In the dream I did enjoy the closeness.

Joey, look, are you attracted to Monica? Right here, right now, are you attracted to her?

chandler addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Chandler directly asked Joey a pointed question about his attraction to Monica, the confrontational nature of the inquiry might imply a moment for reflection rather than an immediate verbal response, or Chandler.


So is your apron. You’re wearing it like a cape.

I mean, the job’s easy and the money’s good, you know? I guess I’m going to be hanging out here anyway. I might as well get paid for it, right? I just feel kind of weird serving you guys.

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

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

See, now it’s weird again.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a personal reflection on his discomfort, not a direct address to Chandler or a question inviting his input.


Okay, you guys spend waaaay too much time together. (Goes back inside and shuts the door)

Okay, I'm scum, I'm scum.

Ross, how could you let this happen?

joey addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as he has physically removed himself from the immediate interaction, and Joey's question "Ross, how could you let this happen?" is directly addressed to Ross.


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

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

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

phoebe addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a direct command to Chandler, telling him to leave, and does not invite a response from Rachel.


Hey, guys, you know what Larry would say? He would say, "See you ladle." (Laughs.)

Well, I-I-I'm done with this. You want anything Ross? Sports? International? Apartment listings?

chandler addressed ross, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Chandler has shifted the conversation to directly address Ross with a question about what he wants, making the exchange between them.


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

know what guys want!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is an active participant as she initiated the conversation with Joey, and Joey's last utterance was a direct response to her declarative statement about the woman.


When?! After the birth of our first secret child?! (To All) Ross didn’t get the annulment; we are still married.

Okay, maybe it wasn’t my best decision. But I just couldn’t face another failed marriage.

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

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, but Ross's final statement "Okay, maybe it’s best not to think about it" is a self-correction after his failed attempt at humor, not a direct prompt for her to speak.


Is this about Mark?

(shocked) Oh my God.

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel just delivered a shocking and definitive statement about taking "a break from us" directly to him, which requires a moment for him to process.


She’s leaving for three months.

Okay, good stuff. Umm, well she’s-she’s sweet and pretty and…

Look Ross, the only question you need to ask is, "Do you see a future?" I mean like do you see yourself marrying her? (Ross pauses in consideration.) Oh my God! You did it already! You married her, didn’t you?!

No! No! I…didn’t do that. It’s just… Okay, honestly no. I don’t, I don’t see a big future with her.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross has just directly answered her question about his relationship, providing the requested information and concluding the immediate topic she introduced.


You're right. There isn't a decent outlet.

Right, I mean, come on, I'm sure that if you had a funeral or a memorial service, tons of people would come.

Ross, what're you... what're you... what are you doing? (looks at laptop screen)You're having a memorial service for yourself!?

No! That would be stupid! You're having it for me!

Ross, don't press send, don't press se... !

oh, too late, too late! It's sent... oops sorry and so is the picture of you and the police man...

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's last utterance is a declaration of a completed action and a playful jab, which serves as a concluding statement rather than an explicit invitation for Chandler to immediately respond.


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

Does it hurt?

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

Wait a minute! What are you gonna tell Joanna?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is directly addressed by Rachel with a challenging question about what he will tell Joanna, which might require a moment of thought before responding.


The allergy guy got the part! Thanks!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's humorous suggestion about "fixing it" is a direct response to Joey's previous announcement about the allergy guy getting the part, inviting Joey to react or continue the discussion.


) Yah, because Phoebe knew the mugger!

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

) Because Phoebe used to mug people.

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is currently explaining her past actions and the circumstances surrounding them, making it her turn to elaborate on the topic Ross introduced.


What the hell is this?! What, did you actually thought it would make me feel better to give me stuff that I can’t use for another two months?! This sucks! All right, what’s my next present?!

Hey listen man, about the stripper…

(banging a spoon against his beer bottle) Okay, a little announcement, a little announcement. I’ve decided that my best man is, my best friend Gunther!

gunther was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Gunther is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly announced him as his best man, making Gunther the direct recipient of the news and implicitly inviting a reaction.


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

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

monica addressed joey, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's direct instruction to Joey and her subsequent suggestion to forget about "it" closes the topic rather than inviting further input from Rachel.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should be silent because Rachel directly interrupted his ongoing description to tell him that further details were not needed.


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

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

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

I don't have a fax machine.

gonna be a few surprises!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's statement "gonna be a few surprises!" is a concluding remark or a setup for further explanation, not a direct prompt for Phoebe to respond.


What? Chandler! Tell 'em!

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

At least I care about his feelings!

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because he physically exited the scene after his last utterance, making him no longer present for Joey's subsequent statement about caring about feelings.


bar after every  game.

Okay. Phoebe that’s it. Come on, get out—out of the chair. Get  out! (She goes to move Phoebe, but Phoebe goes limp and Monica can’t move her.) Oh  come…Phoebe!

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

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Joey just finished explaining the situation with the brownie he brought for her, and she is the direct recipient of his gifts and explanation.


(excited) I can do that!

Yeah? Okay! Good, good, because he's coming. He's coming. (To Chandler) Hey, what's up? (She leaves and closes the door behind her.)

Monica, I was wondering if you can make me some of that righteous mac and cheese like last year.

Umm, I'd love too! (She goes over and picks up the box and decides to follow Rachel's advice and holds the box up to her cheek.) Ooh, I love macaroni and cheese. I love-I love the way this box feels against my cheek.

Boy, I love carrots! Oh! (She picks up a bunch of them and holds them between her fingers.) Sometimes I like to put them between my fingers like this and-and hold them down here while I talk to you. (She is rubbing her hip with the carrots.) Umm, and-and-and y'know if I get really hot umm, I-I like to pick up this knife (She picks up a knife without putting the box down. She's holding the box between her cheek and shoulder) and-and umm, I-I put the cold steal against umm, (Pause) my body. (She doesn't have any exposed skin within reach of the knife, so while holding the carrots in one hand and the box between her face and shoulder, she rubs the knife on her stomach.)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER because she left the scene earlier, and Monica's current monologue about carrots and a knife is directed at Chandler.


Well y’know I was just in the neighborhood and I passed by your building and I thought to myself, "What’s up with Carol and sweet, little Ben?"

Umm uh, I’ll make some coffee and we can uh, chat.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Carol's offer to make coffee and chat is a direct response to Rachel's arrival and her expressed curiosity about Carol and Ben, inviting Rachel to continue the conversation she initiated.


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

I miss this.

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

No, I-I miss hanging out with you.

Not like we used to. Remember? You and me used to be inseparable. Y’know now it’s like…things are different.

Well y’know, things are different. I’m…I’m married now.

Oh sure—And hey, don’t get me wrong, I am so happy for you guys. I just…I miss…hanging out…just-just us, y’know?

Yeah, I miss that too. I tell you what; from now on we’ll make time to hang out with each other.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last utterance offers a resolution and agreement to Joey's expressed sentiment about missing their friendship, creating a natural pause for shared understanding rather than requiring an immediate verbal response.


Hey you guys, I need some fashion advice.

(he takes a baby blue beret out of a shopping box and puts it on) How does this look?

Well, it's a little low... pick up a little... (Ross picks it up) a little bit more... (he picks it up again) a little bit more... (he takes it off) There you go! (pause) Now throw it away!

C'mon! This looks good!

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

Damnit! I have this date tomorrow night and I have to look cool!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is expressing his frustration about his date after Rachel's strong advice, not soliciting further immediate input from her.


Okay, Chandler, you go first.

Okay, I thought of the joke two months ago at lunch with Steve.

Oh, wait, is he the guy I met at Christmas?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should speak because Monica's question "is he the guy I met at Christmas?" directly refers to "Steve," the person Chandler just mentioned.


(entering) Oh, hey, you guys!

Hey. Guess what! My landlord just called and my apartment is gonna get ready soon, so I guess I'll be moving out.

Ahh, Phoebe, I'm gonna miss you!

Yes, you will be very sad. All right, well I gotta go tell Rachel the good news.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has just announced her intention to leave and tell Rachel the news, signaling the end of their current exchange.


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

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

He can do more than that! He can destroy the universe!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance was a general defensive statement and a personal anecdote, not a direct question to her, allowing for a pause or for another participant to respond.


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.

get to choose my best man, and I want both you guys.

Hey, both you guys should be up there with me. I mean, you two are-are my… I mean, I’m lucky to have just one good… (They all start getting emotional.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Ross just expressed a strong emotional sentiment directly to Joey and Chandler, creating an opening for Joey to reciprocate or acknowledge the shared moment.


Oh my God! Was she old? Does she have a view?

Well I don’t know, but how-how great would that be huh? You living in my building. I could help take care of the baby. I can come over whenever I want. (Rachel looks at him.) With your permission.

Yeah that would really be great.

Well can we see it?! Oh maybe we shouldn’t. I mean if she just died this morning out of respect.

Yeah. No. No you’re right.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's "Yeah. No.


Ugh, I cannot wait to ask her out!

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

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him, responding to his previous statement and giving him advice about asking out his roommate.


How's the maniac?

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

Phoebe, what are you doing?

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

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

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Rachel is directly addressing Phoebe about her relationship with the "maniac," continuing an exchange that does not involve Ross.


Wait, wait, he came up with that himself. Tell them, Chandler.

(To Chandler) I’m out of words. Should I just say the whole thing again?

Look, I am not high maintenance. I am not. Chandler!

(pauses as he struggles with what he has to say) You’re a little high maintenance.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's direct statement that she is "a little high maintenance" is a clear contradiction to her previous assertion, prompting her to respond.


Okay. All right, that's true! But y'know I just don't embarrass that easily.

What?! You totally get embarrassed!

No, I don't! Ross, I think I'm just a more secure person than you are.

Is that so?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross's "Is that so?" directly challenges her previous statement, but it functions as a rhetorical setup for Ross to continue his argument rather than immediately requiring Rachel to speak again.


Why won’t you let me massage you?

Monica! We lived together for years! I’ve seen you naked!

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is directly addressing Monica with a personal appeal and a statement about their shared history, prompting Monica to respond.


Hey, where’d you get that?

I went really long.

Forty-two to twenty-one! Like the turkey, Ross is done!

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him by name and made a statement about him, inviting a response.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the idea of taking a break, and Ross is now agreeing to her suggestion and proposing a next step, which invites her to respond.


Just get your nails done?

Yes Phoebe, but this is all I have. Okay? (She pours out the rest of her change purse into the bucket.)

Okay! Thanks! Happy Holidays, here's your joy. (She waves her arm and spreads her joy.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's last utterance is a concluding thank you and a general holiday wish, which does not require a direct response from Monica.


Y'know I don’t, I don’t understand guys, I mean I-I would never congratulate Monica on a great stew by y'know, grabbin’ her boob.

Okay, can we please go eat?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's general request to eat is a topic shift, signaling a desire to move on from Rachel's previous comment rather than inviting further discussion.


That's, that's nice twice!

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

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

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Monica directly questioned Rachel about her date with Barry, and Rachel is now responding to Monica's concerns, making it a direct exchange between them.


(starts to recite a rehearsed speech) Monica is a self-sufficient, together lady. (Pause.) Being with her has been like being on a vacation. And what may be perceived as high maintenance is merely attention to detail and—(He falters and Monica prompts him.)—generosity of spirit.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a self-directed comment about his performance, not an address or question posed to her.


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

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

Fine, I'll give the suit back.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's statement "Fine, I'll give the suit back" is a direct concession to Ross's previous plea, concluding the immediate exchange without requiring a further response from Ross.


Look sweetie, I could be the bigger man, I could be the biggest man, I could be a big, huge, giant man, and it still wouldn’t make any difference, except that I could pick your Father up and say ‘Like me! Like me tiny doctor!’

Okay, well can’t you just try it one more time Ross? For me? For me?

Rachel one brunch is not gonna solve anything. You gotta face it, okay we’re never gonna get along.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just directly addressed Rachel and made a definitive statement about their relationship with her father, prompting Rachel to respond to his conclusion.


Y'know, it-it doesn't matter. The important thing is that you're here. You're my friend, and you're here. Oh! (He goes over and hugs her.)

Okay, just a little scared. What's going on Ross?

The most amazing thing happened tonight. I thought my number was up. I had an actual near death experience!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross is currently explaining the "amazing thing" and "near death experience" in response to her direct question, "What's going on Ross?", indicating he is not finished with his turn.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because she initiated an action to help Phoebe, and Phoebe's most recent utterance is a direct, distressed reaction and question ("Why are you doing that to me?!") addressed to Monica about that action.


I don’t know. Phoebe, if one of us saw Mike with another woman would you want us to tell you?

TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW!

(yelling in pain) I know nothing! Mike’s a great guy, it was hypothetical!

All right. (she releases him). He is a good guy. You’re right, he wouldn’t cheat.

see with someone, there’s no way I... (Phoebe starts pinching him again)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in a direct exchange with Ross, but Ross's current utterance is incomplete and was interrupted by Phoebe's physical action, indicating he is still attempting to hold the floor and finish his thought.


Ok, Monica, only dogs can hear you now, so, look, the door's open. Here we go.

Well, the turkey's burnt. (checking pots) Potatoes are ruined, potatoes are ruined, potatoes are ruined.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Monica is currently lamenting her ruined food to herself, repeating her distress without directly addressing Chandler for a response.


You're a dork.

I can't believe this.

Chandler, I said I was sorry.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just apologized to Chandler, and his subsequent angry outburst and declaration of leaving directly relate to the conflict she is involved in, prompting her to respond.


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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just spoke, and Rachel's exclamation about her missing bag creates a new conversational opening for Phoebe to acknowledge or respond to the new problem.


they lock it, but when they're having sex on the couch, its like "Come on in, my butt is surprisingly hairy".

You guys, come on, it doesn't matter why we're late. We're all here now, please let us in so we can have some of your delicious turkey. (A slice of turkey on a piece of aluminum foil is slid under door)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's plea for them to be let in and have turkey, followed by only a single slice being slid under the door, creates an immediate opening for a reaction from anyone present and hungry.


Yeah, I mean... I think when it's your shot, y'know, you-you know it's your shot. Did it... feel like your shot..?

Hard to tell, I was naked.

No, I don't think this was your shot. I mean, I don't even think you just get one shot. I really believe big things are gonna happen for you, I do! You've gotta just keep thinking about the day that some kid is gonna run up to his friends and go 'I got the part! I got the part! I'm gonna be Joey Tribbiani's ass!'.

phoebe addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: While Ross was part of the previous exchange with Joey, Phoebe's lengthy and encouraging speech is directly addressed to Joey, making him the primary recipient of her emotional support.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is still elaborating on his personal situation in response to Chandler's previous question, indicating he has not yet finished his turn.


Joey, Emma's right here! You promised not to bring girls home in the middle of the day anymore.

No, no, it's not a girl, it's...  a brand new Hugsy!

Oh that's so great, now Emma has two Hugsy's.

No, no, Emma has one Hugsy, the new Hugsy, huh? The other Hugsy, I don't know, I guess I'll just take it back.

Oh you know what? When I was a little girl I had a little pink pony named Cotton. Oh I loved her so much, I took her everywhere, I would braid her tail...

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's personal anecdote about her childhood toy follows directly from the ongoing discussion about Hugsy, making it a natural point for Joey, who has been actively engaged in the exchange, to respond or comment.


Well, Monica keeps changin' the channel.

Oh that's great, why don't you tell mommy on me.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's sarcastic retort "Oh that's great, why don't you tell mommy on me" is a dismissive response to his complaint, not an invitation for him to continue speaking.


Okay, Chandler, you go first.

Okay, I thought of the joke two months ago at lunch with Steve.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she initiated the turn-taking and directed Chandler to go first, making it her turn to acknowledge his contribution or guide the next step in the activity.


Okay, is this lamp in the same place?

Who cares? I repel women.

(blocks the door) No-no-no-no-no-no-no-no!!! You can't come in here! R-r-r-r-Ross is naked.

ross was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's declaration that "Ross is naked" is a direct statement about Ross's current state, prompting him to react to the situation.


Well uh, I-I’m a paleontologist. Umm, I-I live in New York. I have a son Ben. Uh, hi Ben! (Waves.) And uh…

I said a little bit Ross. Now, how about you Chandler?

joey addressed chandler, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey interrupted Ross's introduction and then explicitly directed the next turn to Chandler by asking "Now, how about you Chandler?".


Phoebe, what are you doing?

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

Okay, let’s talk outside.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should speak because he initiated the interaction with Phoebe, and Phoebe's last utterance, while directed at her client, signals a change in location that Ross might want to acknowledge or question given his initial query.


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!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's "What am I going to do? (Thinks) Ooh!" is a self-directed thought process, indicating he is processing something internally rather than soliciting a response from Ross.


Well hurry, I can't feel my ears!

feel your ears?

Chandler, where are your tools?

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Chandler with a question, expecting him to provide information about his tools.


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

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

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

Make love? What are you a girl?

Always a great way to get in a man’s pants.

But you will, you will be performing a service. Okay? Just-just think of me as a ketchup bottle, y’know you sometimes you have to bang on the end of it just to get something to come out.

I love when you talk dirty to me.

Oh, I know it. You’re right. That’s not sexy. Oh…Oh! (Drops a fork on the floor.) Whoops! Oh, I seem to have dropped my fork. Let me just bed over and get it. (Tries too, but can’t quite seem to make it.) Oh God!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance involves a physical action (dropping a fork and struggling to pick it up) that is part of her ongoing attempt to seduce him, indicating she is still performing her turn and has not yielded the floor.


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

Why would I return it? I love this bag!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation with Joey about the bag, and Joey's last utterance was a direct response to her warning, continuing their exchange.


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

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

Do you realise that man has cried in our apartment three    times...? Huh? I haven't cried that many times since I moved in.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross just made a rhetorical statement about Sandy's crying and his own emotional restraint, which doesn't directly solicit a verbal response from Rachel and allows him to continue expressing his frustration.


No. It just seems like Ross is the kind of a guy that would marry a woman on the verge of being a lesbian and then push her over the edge.

Wait a minute! Were you on a poster for gonorrhea?

Have you ever slept in the same bed as a monkey?!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just directly asked him a personal and somewhat absurd question about sleeping in the same bed as a monkey, which warrants a response.


Phoebe, do you want to go see a movie after dinner tonight?

Oh we can't, we already have plans.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated the exchange by asking Phoebe a direct question, and after Phoebe responded, Monica should speak to acknowledge the answer or continue the conversation.


Phoebe, you said it was urgent!

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

Do you realize I have a classroom full of students?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's most recent utterance is a direct complaint about the urgency Phoebe created, which implies he expects her to respond or justify her actions.


Yeah! I don’t know. I mean, last year Elizabeth now-now this kid. What-what-what-what is it?! Am I giving out some kind of…sexy professor vibe? (Rachel and Joey both look at him.)

Not right now.

It-it—The point is my natural charisma has made him fail his midterm.

Oh, see now I feel bad for the kid! I had a crush on a teacher once and it was so hard! Y’know you—I couldn’t concentrate and I blushed every time he looked at me. I mean come on, you remember what’s it’s like to be 19 and in love.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly appealed to Ross's experience by asking him if he remembers what it's like to be 19 and in love, inviting his personal response.


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

You really think so?

Ugh, how can you even ask that question?!

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she has been directly engaged in a conversation with Joey about his acting, and Joey's most recent utterance is a continuation of his thoughts and experiences related to acting, not a direct question or prompt for Rachel to respond immediately.


Whoa, hey! What are doing? Trying to get me drunk?

I’m just making margaritas.

I think I’ll help her out. (She gets up to go over and help Rachel, and reveals she has no pants.) (to Rachel) What is going on here?

(pause) He is, isn’t he? I don’t know, I don’t know, I mean maybe it’s just being here at the beach together or, I don’t know. But it’s like something... (she’s interrupted by the sound of Bonnie entering)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel was in the middle of an introspective response to Monica's direct question about what was going on, but Rachel was interrupted by Bonnie's entrance, shifting the conversational focus.


No, I mean tonight, in the building. Suddenly. Into our lives.

Well, the cat... the cat turned out to be Paolo's cat!

That, that is funny... (to Joey).... and Rachel keeps touching him.

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's comment "and Rachel keeps touching him," though directed to Joey, is a direct observation about Rachel that invites her to respond.


gonna break up with you!

Fine! Fine! But this break-up was not all my fault, and she, she says here, (reading from the letter) “If you accept full responsibility...” (to Chandler and Joey) Full responsibility! “...I can begin to trust you again. Does that seem like something you can do. (yells at Joey) Does it?!!”

Look, Ross, you have what you want, you’re back with Rachel. If you bring this up now you’re gonna wreck the best thing that even happened to you.

(calming down) Yeah, I know. I mean, no, you’re right. Yeah I guess I’ll let it go. But you-you understand how-how hard it is to forget about this.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross is responding to his previous advice and processing it aloud, but Ross's final statement is a general reflection on his feelings rather than a direct prompt for Chandler to speak further.


What are you talking about? Bitch.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed her with a question, asking "will you be my maid of honor?", which requires a response.


No, no, no. When you get home tomorrow night, you and I are going to    be at the Wizzards-Knicks game . . . courtside!

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just reacted to Joey's news about the game, and Joey's subsequent humorous and slightly absurd comment about Michael Jordan breaking his jaw invites a direct response from Chandler.


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

Yeah, isn’t that a cool name?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey's rhetorical question "isn't that a cool name?" is a general comment to the group, not a direct query requiring a specific response from Ross.


So do I. (Slowly walks in.) Okay Rach, before anything happens (He takes off his coat) I just want to lay down a couple of ground rules. (Turns back to face her.) This is just about tonight. I don't to go through with this if it's going to raise the question of "Us." (Rachel's confused) Okay? I just want this to be (Kicks off his left shoe) about what it is! (Kicks off the other one.)

And um, what-what is that Ross?

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

(laughs) What?! Are you crazy?

Oh so-so you weren't trying to entice me just now with your-your nakedness?

(gasps) Oh God, you saw me?! Oh!

You weren't trying to entice me with your nakedness.

Noo!! No! You thought, you actually thought I wanted to have sex with you?!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's incredulous and rhetorical question, "You actually thought I wanted to have sex with you?!", is a strong reaction to Ross's previous accusation that doesn't immediately demand a verbal response from him.


Ok, Ross, whats going on here, are we just bringing strange  women back to the apartment now?

I dont know, are we just kissing guys on balconies?

How do you know about that?

Through the magic of sight! I was here, putting our child to  sleep...

When I happened to look through the window and I see you kissing a  guy you know, for what? A week?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel has just received a detailed explanation and accusation from Ross, which may require a moment for her to process before formulating a response.


Since when do you watch the news?

hot weather girl.

(To Phoebe and Mike) I can't believe you guys aren't going to be able to get married today.

ross addressed phoebe, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross is addressing Phoebe and Mike about their wedding, which is a new topic that does not involve Joey.


You ask an intriguing question Chandler Bing.

let Phoebe in.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's utterance "let Phoebe in" is an instruction or observation about her, not a direct question or prompt for her to respond to.


Hey! You remembered to put clothes on this morning.

Fifth day's a charm.

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

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

Well, I'll probably be back to pick her up around six, but she's       in the bedroom all ready to go. But she did actually fall back to sleep,       so...

She's probably exhausted from all that adorable screaming she did       last night.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a concluding observation about Emma's crying rather than a direct question or a turn that explicitly requires an immediate response from Rachel.


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

Hey, I thought that guy was married.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic of being asked out, and Rachel's most recent utterance directly questions the marital status of the man Phoebe just mentioned.


(covering his eyes) Dude! That's my sister! (She shows the rest of the gang.)

(grabbing the picture) Give me that!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she is part of "the gang" to whom the picture was shown, and Monica's exclamation and action of grabbing the picture creates an opening for any group member to react to the image or Monica's response.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler just made a proposal to the group and then commented on the lack of enthusiasm, directly inviting a response from any of the six, including Rachel, who is part of the addressed group.


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 just asked a question directly referencing him and the idea of a child being named after him, inviting his response or clarification.


I think when someone steals your credit card, they've kind of already thrown caution to the wind.

Wow, what a geek. They spent $69.95 on a Wonder Mop.

Oh! The yuk! Ross, he's doing it again! (Points to a lamp which is shaking behind the sofa)

Marcel, stop humping the lamp! Stop humping! Now Marcel, come back- (Marcel runs toward Rachel's room) come here, Marcel-

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as the conversation has shifted to Ross directly addressing Marcel and attempting to control him, a situation that does not involve Chandler.


Umm, Joey, I know.

What am I going to do? You know, and I keep, I keep trying to get rid of  these feelings, y’know? I stayed up all last night and made a list of everything I  don’t like about her. You want to hear it?

She made me switch to light Mayo. That’s it! That’s all I got! And,  you know what? It tastes the same and my pants fit better!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey is directly venting to her about his feelings for Rachel and just concluded sharing his list of dislikes, inviting her to respond to his emotional dilemma.


that she put me in charge of cups and ice.

Y'know I rued the day once…didn't get a whole lot else done.

Okay, time to bring up the rest of the cups. (She goes and opens the door to Joey.) Oh, hi Joey!

Ross good, I'm uh glad you're here. I wanna talk to you about something.

Well, I've been thinking about this whole commercial thing, y'know me going up against Ben, the two of us competing, and that can't lead to anything good. So, I think I'm just gonna step aside. I'm gonna tell them that I won't audition.

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Joey has just entered and directly addressed Ross, initiating a private conversation about a topic concerning Ross's son, making Chandler an observer to their exchange.


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

Dinner was good!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's comment "Dinner was good!" is a general observation upon entering rather than a direct address or question to Monica.


(jumping up in a hole that he is digging, he is shoulder deep) Hey, you guys! Take a look at this! (Chandler and Monica jump up and go over to the hole.) Check this baby out, dug me a hole!

Jellyfish sting! Oh, it hurts! It hurts!! It hurts!!

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica is exclaiming about her own sudden pain from a jellyfish sting, which is not directed at Joey and abruptly shifts the focus from his previous action.


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

You wanna fool around with Joey?

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

Who? Who do you know that are friends that just fool around?

Ok, off the top of my head... Don and Janet.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel has just provided a direct answer to Monica's question, potentially setting up Rachel to elaborate further on her example.


No, no, no. I'm not in the zone.

Ross, you're mayor of the zone.

I'm taking my time, alright? I'm laying the groundwork. Yeah. I mean, every day I get just a little bit closer to...

Priesthood! Look Ross, I'm telling you, she has no idea what you're thinking. If you don't ask her out soon you're going to end up stuck in the zone forever.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey just delivered a concluding piece of advice and warning directly to him, creating a natural moment for Ross to process the implications.


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.

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel is being directly characterized by Phoebe's claims about her personality and willingness to be "walked all over," inviting her to respond to these statements about herself.


(laughs, softly) Yeah, the stripper stole it.

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross's shocked questions about his stolen wedding ring are directed at the group, inviting a reaction or explanation from anyone present.


Okay. Wow! So I get to see what Joey Tribbiani is like on a date. So do  you have any moves?

No! No. Umm, just myself and if they don’t like me for—(Laughs.)  I’m sorry I couldn’t even get through that.

I knew it! I knew it. Come on tell me your moves.

Oh alright. Umm, well, okay, I usually start by having a bottle of wine  sent to my table from a fan.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who explicitly asked Joey to reveal his dating moves, and Joey has just begun to explain his first move, prompting Rachel to react or ask for more details.


(taking a bite) Oh my God! That is so good!

I’m full, and yet I know if I stop eating this, I’ll regret it.

Oh it’s umm, it’s tofu cake. Do you want some? (He makes a disgusted noise and heads for his room, Chandler follows him in.)

What are you doing tonight?

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Chandler has just followed "him" (implied Joey) into a room, and Chandler's question "What are you doing tonight?" is directed at the person.


Ugh, I just gotta get the thing back!

That sketch you mentioned? Might it have looked a little something like this? (He shows her what he’s been drawing.)

Oh my God! Joey!

Boy I tell ya, this little talent came in handy before I could afford porn.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a humorous, self-referential comment about his talent that does not directly address her or require an immediate response.


Do you wanna play football?

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

monica was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just made a statement on her behalf about not playing football, creating an opportunity for her to confirm or elaborate.


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

Oh, but look how straight those noodles are!

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

chandler addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, but Chandler's joke about Monica looking for an engagement ring in the lasagne is directed at Monica and does not invite a response from Rachel.


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

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

Well, then so you just invite me...!

(speaking aloud) Please, I was trying to be nice, you're the worst one!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Joey's direct accusation that she is "the worst one" after her previous comment naturally prompts her to respond.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's last utterance is a direct counter-threat to Joey, which serves as a final retort in their exchange rather than a question requiring an immediate verbal response.


Okay. Well, it's good news. It's good news.

So, what do you thing the good news is?

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; however, Chandler's question "So, what do you thing the good news is?" is an open invitation for general speculation rather than a direct prompt for Monica to immediately reveal the news.


Oh Joey, I’m sorry I just couldn’t tell her all those things you wanted me to tell her. And y’know we got to talking and I…

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's rhetorical question "No idea? Who do you think brought her here?" is a challenging statement that implies a correction rather than demanding an immediate verbal response from Rachel.


(waitressing) Does anybody want anything else?

Oh, yeah, last week you had a wonderful, nutty, chocolatey kind of a cakey pie thing. (Rachel gives him a dirty look) Nothing, just, just, I'm fine.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated the conversation, and after she gave Ross a dirty look in response to his comment, he directly addressed her non-verbal cue by backtracking with "Nothing, just, just, I'm fine," prompting her to respond.


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

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

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Phoebe should stay silent because Joey's general complaint about the group not being done and his desire for his chair is not a direct question or prompt for her specific response.


How you got three women to marry you, I’ll never know.

Hey! Hey, Pheebs, check it out. Yeah, for my desert, I have chosen to make a traditional English truffle!

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!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe directly addressed Monica with a question about what she is making, prompting her to respond with her dessert choice.


Hey! Ooh, wow that jacket looks great on you!

(feels his arm) Yeah the material feels so soft—hello Mr. Bicep! Have you been working out?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe just complimented his jacket and directly asked him if he's been working out, requiring a response.


Ahh—oy! That was the underwear I was wearing that night in London. Right Monica?

I guess I wanted to keep it (Pause) as a souvenir.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he initiated the previous turn by asking Monica directly about the underwear, and Monica's last utterance was a direct response to his statement.


(on phone from Vegas) Hey Monica, it's Joey!

Hey Joey! Aww, you remembered even though you're a big star!

Aw, come on! It'll be years before I forget you!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance was a friendly reassurance that doesn't explicitly require an immediate verbal response from her.


What? Wait! Why…why do you get the story?

I don't know. I haven't been out on a date in so long.

Phoebe, you had a date three days ago.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel is actively engaged in a debate with Phoebe about her dating life, and Phoebe's latest admission directly responds to Rachel's challenge, inviting a further reaction.


My friend Bethel rescued him from some lab.

That is so cruel! Why? Why would a parent name their child Bethel?

Hey, that monkey's got a Ross on its ass!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he introduced the topic of the monkey, and Chandler's most recent utterance directly references him with a humorous observation.


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

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

Really? But tomorrow night is the only night I get off from the restaurant.    If you go to the game, we won't have a night together for another week.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just stated he would inform Monica about the game, and Monica's subsequent complaint about missing their night together directly relates to the topic he introduced.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe's preceding comment implicitly included him among "these guys," and Joey's humorous exit creates a natural opening for Chandler to react to the situation.


Now-now, why would you say that Joseph?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; although Chandler previously prompted Joey, Joey's most recent utterance is a statement of self-doubt addressed broadly to "you guys" rather than a direct question back to Chandler.


Look at you, all sweet and innocent, sleeping like an angel...  with Emma's chubby little hands wrapped around ya. (he picks up Hugsy) It's okay, Emma, you stay asleep. (Emma cries)

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

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

What are you doing?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who previously asked Joey "What are you doing?", and Joey just provided a direct answer to her question, making it her turn to respond.


You’re just so mean to each other! And I don’t want to end up like that with Rachel. I still like you!

Whoa-whoa-whoa, Phoebe you gotta take her! Y’know, I-I-I said some really bad stuff about her, but y’know Rachel has some good qualities that make her a good roommate. She gets tons of catalogs and umm, she’ll fold down the pages of the things she thinks that I’d like.

rachel was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica is directly discussing Rachel's qualities as a roommate with Phoebe, making it appropriate for Rachel to respond to being the subject of the conversation.


Ah, we’re out. I sold them all.

Monica, I’m cutting you off.

No. No, just, just, just a couple more boxes. It-it-it’s no big deal, all right, I’m-I’m cool. You gotta help me out with a couple more boxes!

Mon, look at yourself. You have cookie on your neck.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a direct observation about her appearance ("You have cookie on your neck") rather than a question or an invitation for further verbal response, suggesting she should process the information.


Yeah, he’s the best.

Then talk to him! He might be fine with it.

Joey, it’s worth finding out. I mean, if you really like her.

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross directly addressed Joey by name and offered advice regarding his feelings and a potential course of action, prompting Joey to respond.


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

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

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

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly addressed him with a question about the engagement ring, requiring him to provide an explanation.


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

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

See? Yeah, you told me the story. He and Monica dated when they broke up they couldn't even be in the same room together and you all promised that you would stay his friend and what happened? He got phased out!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the conversation about Kip, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a narrative explanation of Kip's history and a complaint about him being phased out, not a direct question or prompt for Joey to respond.


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

(laughing) You did look like an idiot.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's playful jab directly addresses Joey's previous action and statement, inviting a continuation of their humorous exchange.


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

Would you guys want to come down tomorrow and watch me tape the show?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's open invitation to "you guys" allows for any member of the group to respond, rather than specifically prompting her after her previous interruption.


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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's interjection about not needing "her measurements" creates an opening for another participant to comment on the ongoing discussion about the woman Ross is describing.


Hey! Ooh, wow that jacket looks great on you!

(feels his arm) Yeah the material feels so soft—hello Mr. Bicep! Have you been working out?

Well, I try to y'know, squeeze things. (Phoebe giggles uncontrollably.) Are you okay?

Well, if you really wanna know, I'm—Oh! I can't tell you this.

Phoebe, it's me. You can tell me anything.

Well actually you're the one person I can't tell this too. And the one person I want to the most.

What's going on?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler directly asked Phoebe "What's going on?" after she made a mysterious statement, prompting her to elaborate on the secret she mentioned.


Nothing, I just thought I'd stop by.. y'know, after the uh... that I.. y'know, so what are you doing here?

I'm not really here. Just thought I'd drop these off...on the way.. my way... Do you come here a lot? Without me?

No. (Monica brushes Coma Guy's hair in the other direction) No! No! ...So, um, do you think he's doing any better than he was this morning?

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe just directly asked her a question about Coma Guy's condition, prompting a response from Monica.


And on your anniversary, for shame!

What's going on?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just made a statement, and Rachel's subsequent question "What's going on?" is a direct inquiry about the situation he just referenced, prompting him to elaborate.


Ow, that had to hurt!

Hey, it’s your Thanksgiving too, y'know, instead of watching football, you could help.

Okay, Rachel, you wanna put the marshmallows in concentric circles.

No Mon, you want to put them in concentric circles. I want to do this.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel just directly addressed her, rejecting her instruction and asserting her own preference to do something else.


No. And I don’t think I’m gonna want to.

I can’t do this.

Explanation: Mark is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's statement "I can't do this" is a personal declaration of distress that does not directly solicit a response from him.


I think it's a great idea. Yeah, we could have a dinner party and just invite her close friends.

Ross!! We're having a surprise party for Rachel!!

All right, I gotta take off. I'm picking up Ben then we're off to the big audition.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should stay silent because Ross is making a general announcement about his departure and plans for an audition, which serves as a closing statement rather than an address to Joey.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Pete's concluding observation "I see him, you guys are just the worst hiders ever" is a general statement about their hiding skills rather than a direct prompt for Rachel to respond further.


So you can like, bite, and pull people’s hair and stuff?

Yeah, anything goes, except ah, eye gouging and fish hooking.

Huh, what’s fish hooking... (Joey sticks his finger in Ross’s mouth and pulls on his cheek, y'know like when you hook a fish.) (to Joey, sarcastic) Thanks man, that would have been really hard to describe. What is that taste?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed him with the question "What is that taste?" immediately after Joey physically demonstrated "fish hooking" to him.


bar after every  game.

Okay. Phoebe that’s it. Come on, get out—out of the chair. Get  out! (She goes to move Phoebe, but Phoebe goes limp and Monica can’t move her.) Oh  come…Phoebe!

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

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

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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Joey and Rachel are engaged in a direct, personal exchange about their date and the gifts Joey brought, making Monica a bystander to their interaction.


Yeah, which was nice.

You guys wanna try and catch a late movie or something?

Maybe, but shouldn't we wait for Chandler?

chandler was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly brings Chandler into the discussion by asking if they should wait for him, prompting his response regarding his availability or presence.


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

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

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he previously asked Chandler a direct question about getting pizza, and Chandler has now hung up the phone and reacted to Joey's presence, creating an opening for Joey to re-engage.


(To Joey) I can’t believe that you yelled at my boss! I’m-I’m gonna lose my job! What am I going to do?!

You can always sell your baby.

Oh Joey, I can’t believe you brought my boss into this! I’m gonna get fired!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Rachel directly addressed him with an accusation and expressed distress about losing her job due to his actions.


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

thing that you see when you walk in the door!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she just made a desperate statement about not settling on a spot, and Rachel's subsequent comment about "the thing that you see when you walk in the door" directly continues the discussion about finding a location, requiring Monica to respond.


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

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

rachel addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's sarcastic question about where to display the painting is directed specifically at Monica, making Monica the expected next speaker.


Ok, all right. It was an accident, I swear, all right. I was putting on myjacket, and the thing, and the lamp, and it broke.

Oh, please, Monica. You've always hated my lamp, and then, all of a sudden,it's just magically broken?

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Rachel just directly accused Monica of breaking the lamp, making Monica the expected next speaker in this direct exchange.


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

(Doesn't believe what she's hearing) Was your cabin    pressurised?

(laughs, but then moves to Phoebe) And don't get    me started on the way that people from Tulsa talk.

What's with the word y'all? You know, just... two    words just... pushed together... Are we all allowed to do that, because if so,    I say why stop there? You know, your new poodle could be your noodle. And fried    chicken? Could be fricken.Waiter, waiter excuse me, I'll have the fricken? (Monica    laughs) See, that's... that's funny with the fricken, right?

No, it just remind me of something this guy did today    at work. I told you about that funny guy, Geoffrey, right?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is directly responding to Chandler's question about his joke and then transitioning to her own anecdote, setting it up by asking if Chandler knows "Geoffrey.".


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

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

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

Well, I was kinda supposed to be headed for Aruba on my honeymoon, so nothing!

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross initiated a new topic by asking Rachel about her plans, and Rachel's response is directed solely at Ross, making it a private exchange that does not involve Chandler.


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

W-What was the one right before bananas?

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the broader conversation, but Rachel has now explicitly addressed Joey with a new question about borrowing rum, shifting the focus away from Ross's previous inquiry.


Almost over man.

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

Why am I looking?

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

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

You couldn't have at least changed your shirt.

(on the tape) Now, I wanna a suitcase filled with 100,000 dollars. (The duck quacks, to the duck) Choo! Choo! Choo! (To the imaginary cops) Filled with $100,000 in small bills, and if I don't get it…(the duck quacks louder) Choo!! And if I don't get it, (pause, picks up the duck) I'm gonna shoot this duck!

(on the tape) I'm comin' out! (He opens the door and hops out pointing the gun in all directions and then runs out of view.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: While Chandler has been commenting on Joey's tape, the most recent utterance was from the TV and not directly addressed to him, and Joey has not yet reacted or prompted a response after the scene ended.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's exclamation of excitement is a self-contained explanation that does not directly prompt her for a further verbal response.


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

Even Mary Tyler Moore would've been better.

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

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just laughed in response to Ross's strong opinion, indicating his engagement and setting him up to elaborate on his reaction to the "Ten.".


It's worse. The only thing that's getting me through is knowing that I'm gonna be seeing you soon. I think I may even try to get out of here early.

No! No-no-no-no-no-no. It sounds like they really need you down there.

Well, are you just hanging out with Ross?

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a descriptive comment about the phone and picture frame that Chandler is physically fixing, which does not require a verbal response from Chandler.


Ohh! So you're 5639?!

That's it! Thanks Pheebs!

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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance, "Let me talk to him!", is directed at Phoebe, indicating Joey should wait for Phoebe to facilitate the conversation or for Chandler to address him directly.


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

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

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

Well what are you gonna do when he finds out he wasn’t even asked?!

Well he doesn’t have to know! It’s not like we run in the same circles. I hang out with you guys, and he stars in a drag show in Vegas.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she has been directly challenging Chandler about his father's invitation, but Chandler's last utterance is a concluding defensive statement that doesn't directly solicit a further response from her.


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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just made a direct request to him about not mentioning their living situation, which warrants a response before she attempts to change the subject.


It was really fun being married to you tonight.

Yeah! And! And, it was the easiest 400 bucks I’ve ever made.

Okay Ross, can I uh, can I ask you something?

I know, I know it was stupid.

Are you kidding?! With the, with the lilies, and-and the song, and the stars! It was…really wonderful! Did you just make that up?

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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's reflective statement, "Well, that would’ve been very hard to say no too," expresses her sentiment about his previous revelation and does not directly prompt him for an immediate response.


First of all um, I love you both so much and you’re both so important to me…

Okay, bla-bla-bla-bla!! Who is it?!

Well umm, I was thinking that maybe we could come up with a system where we trade of being maid of honor for each other. Like hypothetically, if Phoebe were mine…

monica addressed phoebe, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is still explaining her proposed system for trading maid of honor duties, which directly addresses Rachel's impatient demand to know who Monica chose.


Great. It was great. She’s ah, she’s great, great looking, great personality, she’s greatness.

Sounds like she’s got the ah, whole package.

Joey told you about the leg, huh?

(to Chandler) Heard about the leg burnin’ huh?

It came up.

Listen, I ah, I know it’s a longshot. But, by any chance did she find that funny?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just asked him a direct question about his date's reaction to the "leg burnin'" story, which might prompt a moment of hesitation or thought.


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

(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: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Joey's "Son of a bitch!" is a reaction to Ross or the situation, not an address to Rachel, and her earlier question about food has been superseded by the exchange between Joey and Ross.


Yeah, this is Tag. Tag, this is Phoebe. Phoebe, can I see you for a second? (Goes into office.)

Oh, you like that? You should hear my phone number.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just asked Phoebe to speak with her privately, and Phoebe's last comment was a flirtatious remark that diverted from Rachel's request, requiring Rachel to re-engage her.


(answers the phone) Hello? (Listens.) (To Phoebe) It's Joey. (Phoebe's proud of herself.) (To Joey) I'm so glad you called! Chandler told me what happened. Y'know he's really upset about it.

(who has just entered) Is that Joey? Is that Joey? Let me talk to him! I wanna talk to him!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler has just entered and directly requested her to let him talk to Joey, indicating he expects her to hand over the phone.


C'mon, she's your mom!

! 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; Chandler is directly responding to Rachel's enthusiastic comments about his mom's books, and Joey is not being addressed in this immediate exchange.


Oh come on! You're making it sound worse than it actually was.

Her date tipped me ten dollars. (Monica laughs)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just laughed in response to Ross's humorous statement, indicating her continued engagement in the ongoing exchange.


Look, Ross, you have what you want, you’re back with Rachel. If you bring this up now you’re gonna wreck the best thing that even happened to you.

(calming down) Yeah, I know. I mean, no, you’re right. Yeah I guess I’ll let it go. But you-you understand how-how hard it is to forget about this.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross has just acknowledged Chandler's advice and concluded his thoughts on the matter, not inviting further discussion or a response from Chandler.


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

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

Monica-Monica-Monica-Monica, listen-listen, listen, listen, would-would it make you feel better if we all stop talking about Ross and Rachel.

joey addressed monica, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a direct address to Monica, asking if *she* would feel better, making Monica the primary recipient of the question.


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

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

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

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

Well what are you gonna do when he finds out he wasn’t even asked?!

Well he doesn’t have to know! It’s not like we run in the same circles. I hang out with you guys, and he stars in a drag show in Vegas.

Trust me, you don’t want him there either. Okay? Nobody is gonna be staring at the bride when the father of the groom is wearing a back-less dress.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because she initiated the discussion about Chandler's father and has been actively debating Chandler's reasons for not inviting him, making a response to his latest argument expected.


You bought Shawn Cassidy!

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!

What-what is it?!

It's a, it's a cat!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel just directly answered his question about what the item is, completing the immediate information exchange without posing a new question for him to respond to.


Okay, everybody, this is Rachel, another Lincoln High survivor. (To Rachel) This is everybody, this is Chandler, and Phoebe, and Joey, and- you remember my brother Ross?

You know you probably didn't know this, but back in high school, I had a, um, major crush on you.

You did! Oh.... I always figured you just thought I was Monica's geeky older brother.

Oh. Listen, do you think- and try not to let my intense vulnerability become any kind of a factor here—but do you think it would be okay if I asked you out? Sometime? Maybe?

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Ross is directly addressing Rachel with a personal question about asking her out, making it a private exchange between them.


Hey-hey, it’s valid okay? And I’m not the only one who thinks so, Monica agrees with me.

What I said was, was that I understood. Joey’s the one who agreed with you!

Obviously not to Joey.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement "Obviously not to Joey" serves as a concluding clarification regarding Joey's agreement, rather than a direct prompt for Monica to continue the exchange.


Monica? What time is it?

Well that's because you always sleep to noon, silly! This is what 9 looks like.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey initiated the exchange by asking Monica a question, and Monica's most recent utterance was a direct, playful response to Joey's implied confusion about the time, inviting his reaction.


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

And is a hum, kinda like a scruddle?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's question "And is a hum, kinda like a scruddle?" is a humorous, nonsensical response to Joey's explanation, not a serious inquiry inviting further elaboration from him.


Oh my God! Was she old? Does she have a view?

Well I don’t know, but how-how great would that be huh? You living in my building. I could help take care of the baby. I can come over whenever I want. (Rachel looks at him.) With your permission.

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just proposed a scenario directly to Rachel about her living in his building and explicitly sought her permission, making her the direct recipient of his statement and requiring a response.


(on phone) Hello? (Listens) Hold on please. Joey, it’s your mom. (Hands him the phone.)

(on phone) Mom, so what did you think? (He walks away allowing the gang a chance to figure out what they’re gonna say.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who was directly involved in handing the phone to Joey, and with Joey now walking away, the floor is open for her to initiate a discussion among the group about his call.


Well, if you really wanna know, I'm—Oh! I can't tell you this.

Phoebe, it's me. You can tell me anything.

Well actually you're the one person I can't tell this too. And the one person I want to the most.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's last utterance directly responds to his attempt to get her to reveal a secret, making him the direct recipient of her refusal.


Ross, um, don’t forget to get a shot of Emma’s cake. It’s    in a box in the fridge.

Uh, Rach? Does this bakery by any chance also bake erotic cakes? Say    for bachelorette parties?

Ross, what are you talking about? (she sees the cake) oh! Oh my God!    They put my baby’s face on a penis!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's exclamation is a shocked reaction to seeing the cake, not a direct question or prompt for Ross to respond immediately.


NO! THEY'RE DOING IT!!!

Yes, I know! And Joey knows! But Ross doesn't know so you have to stop screaming!!

rachel addressed ross, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel just directly told her to stop screaming because Ross doesn't know the secret, indicating a need for Phoebe to cease her loud vocalization.


Ten years I've been waiting for a break like this Chandler, ten years! I mean, Daysof Our Lives. That's actually on television.

Well, I... I've got a pop-up book that told me everything I need to know.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey is engaged in a direct exchange with Chandler, who just made a sarcastic remark in response to Joey's enthusiastic announcement about his acting break.


Well, just buy the damn boat! (She’s still working her way through her tray of booze.)

Phoebe, don’t you think you’ve had enough to drink?

I’m just helping the kids!

How is you drinking helping the kids?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly questioned her previous statement about helping the kids, requiring Phoebe to respond or defend her actions.


All right now, so? What do you think?

I don’t know. Is it crazy?

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

ross addressed joey, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has just answered her question and then directly addressed Joey, shifting the conversational focus to him.


Yes. Yes I do.

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

The wheel has not been my friend tonight Joey. Uh, I’ll take another question.

Okay, this is gonna be tough. Hold your breath.

No dude, you gotta hold your breath until you’re ready to answer the question.

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Joey is giving specific instructions to Ross, the active player in the game, and Rachel is not addressed or involved in this exchange.


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.

No I’m not. Why would you say that? That’s just mean.

Now I’ve upset you? What did I say?

It’s not what you said. It’s the way you said it….Oh My God, I’m a women!!!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a self-realization about his own emotional state, which does not require an immediate response from Chandler.


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

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

rachel was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Joey directly addressed her and invited her to serve dessert.


Well, you tell a lot of jokes!

Look, Chandler, it’s my joke. But, hey, if it makes you feel any better they don’t print the name, so it doesn’t really matter who gets credit, right?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross directly addressed him with "Look, Chandler" and ended his statement with a question, prompting a response.


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

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

And you just get to be cool Aunt Phoebe!

Cool Aunt Phoebe. I am pretty cool!

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has been directly addressed and praised by Rachel throughout the exchange, making Rachel's latest compliment a direct prompt for Phoebe to respond.


All right fine! But I’m only doing this for you!

Thank you. All right, now who else do you want to invite?

Ah, no-no-no just Ross. Ross and Joey is embarrassing enough.

chandler addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler has just directly answered her question about who else he wants to invite and provided his reasoning.


I proposed to Chandler! (Phoebe stops herself from laughing) Alright,    moving on...

think   I should propose?

Ok, ok, so how should I do it?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe is asking for advice on how to propose, directly following Monica's story about her own proposal, making Monica the most relevant person to respond.


Hey, Rachel, Can-can I see you for a sec?

What? Yes, I am!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation by directly addressing Rachel with a request, and Rachel's response requires Monica to clarify or continue her original intention.


Hey, where’d you get that?

I went really long.

Forty-two to twenty-one! Like the turkey, Ross is done!

monica addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Monica's comment about the score and Ross's performance is directed at Ross, not Rachel.


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

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

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

monica addressed rachel, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica has initiated a new, direct exchange with Rachel about her belongings, making Phoebe a passive listener to this interaction.


Let me see that.

This one right here. (Ross whines.)

It’s possible, they have really sharp edges.

Wait a minute, I-I believe I’m entitled to use my Angel Pass for a free turn?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler should stay silent because Ross's most recent utterance is a self-directed question about his own game move and "Angel Pass," not an address to Chandler.


Yeah! I wrote Emma a song.

Oh, yeah! How was I supposed to know?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; she should speak because Joey's most recent utterance is a general exclamation that does not directly engage with her previous statement about writing Emma a song, leaving her topic open for elaboration.


So, did he get on one knee, did he have a speech prepared,    or (in a tender way) did he cry? (the guys look at him) Yeah, big surprise,    I like proposals!

sweet, and like the   most romantic thing ever.

Well, hey! Well... (he takes his mug to toast Phoebe)    Here's to Phoebe, who's found the greatest guy in the world! To Phoebe and...    (a bit uncertain) I wanna say Mike? (pause) To Phoebe and Mike!

phoebe was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just made a toast directly to her and Mike, which calls for an acknowledgment or response from her.


Or, it could mean that-that you saw Chandler and me together and we y'know were being close and stuff and then you just want to have that with someone too.

Joey, look, are you attracted to Monica? Right here, right now, are you attracted to her?

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly addressed Joey with a question about his attraction to Monica, making Joey the intended respondent.


Would you get that please? People have been calling to congratulate me all day.

(On the phone) Hello? No, he's not here. Yeah, this is his wife. Yeah, well, it came as quite a shock to me too. I guess I should have known. Yeah, I mean, he just kept making me watch Moulin Rouge.

Hang up, hang up. And that was a great movie! (Monica hangs up) I'm so gonna get back at Ross... oh yeah, this will show him, here we go (starts typing something).

What are you doing?

Oh, you'll see my friend.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's response "Oh, you'll see my friend" is a playful dismissal of her question that doesn't invite an immediate follow-up, as he intends to continue his action.


Oh, yeah, no problems. It’s all taken care of.

Ross, thank you. Hey, do you guys wanna go see a movie?

Oh yeah, why not?

Okay, umm, I’m gonna get my sweater. (Walks away.)

Okay. (Sits down next to Phoebe.) You uh, you wanna hear something weird?

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER because she has walked away to get her sweater, and Ross is now directly addressing Phoebe, initiating a new exchange with her.


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

Ahh yes, the messers become the messies!

Oh Ross, honey you gotta stop torturing yourself!

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she previously addressed Ross directly about his apartment search, and Ross just responded to her concern, inviting her to continue the supportive exchange.


(entering) Hey! Ross and I were looking for you! What are we all doing in  here? (Looks at Chandler) Oh, my! (Covers the spot where Joey wants bubbles to be  replaced.)

(entering) Well hey! What’s going on? Ooh, cool boat—(Sees why the  boat’s there)—Oh, no. (Averts his eyes by looking around the room) (To Rachel)  Hey, did you, did you tell them?

No, I was waiting for you!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct answer to his question, "No, I was waiting for you!", completes their immediate exchange and does not explicitly prompt him for an immediate verbal follow-up.


No, one of them...

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

Rachel, things can get incredibly complicated.

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

What the hell are you cooking!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica's exasperated exclamation "What the hell are you cooking!" is a direct reaction to Rachel's unusual list of ingredients, but the utterance.


This guy could be my baby’s stepfather!

They go on one date and you’re worried about them getting married?! He’s not you!

Well Ross, what did you think she was gonna do?

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly asked Ross what he thought she was going to do, prompting him for an answer.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's humorous explanation about not making the cookies often is a direct, playful response to Rachel's previous exclamation of delight, inviting Rachel to continue the lighthearted exchange.


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

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

ross addressed rachel, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross has already dismissed Phoebe's offer about the glass, and the current exchange has shifted to his reaction to the milkshake and Rachel's intervention.


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

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

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him with an apology and a promise to resolve a situation, inviting his acknowledgment or response.


Umm, Joey, I know.

What am I going to do? You know, and I keep, I keep trying to get rid of  these feelings, y’know? I stayed up all last night and made a list of everything I  don’t like about her. You want to hear it?

She made me switch to light Mayo. That’s it! That’s all I got! And,  you know what? It tastes the same and my pants fit better!

Joey, I just think you’re getting worked up over nothing. This is  probably just a crush.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe just offered a concluding assessment and reassurance to Joey regarding his feelings, which doesn't directly prompt an immediate verbal response from him.


So, how would you like to have a baby that's half yours and half his!

Well, we're talking about sperm donors and Zack may be the guy! I mean, look, he's intelligent, he's healthy, he's athletic, I mean, he is "spermtastic"!

Chandler, this is crazy! What did you even say to him! "Come up, meet my wife! Give us your sperm"!

No, I invited him to dinner so you could get a chance to get to know him! I mean, if we go through a sperm bank you never meet the guy, get to check him out.

I'm telling you, he's great! I mean, even if my sperm worked fine, I'd think he'd be the way to go!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is directly addressing Monica and continuing his argument about Zack being a suitable sperm donor, which is a topic Monica has strongly reacted to and is actively debating with him.


ride more fun?!"

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

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's action of running off laughing directly elicited a laugh from him, creating a shared moment that invites further interaction.


is a cartoon!

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

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey directly questioned Chandler about crying during Bambi, his emotional statement functions more as a rhetorical challenge to Chandler's previous dismissal, not necessarily demanding an immediate verbal response.