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

What?! You totally get embarrassed!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly challenged her previous statement about not getting embarrassed easily, creating an expectation for her to respond.


You know what, I'm sure your wish is gonna come true, but, you guys - just in case, maybe a genie will come out if we rub this lamp! (rubs lamp, stops because it's very hot) Ah!! That thing gets hot!!

You know, Ross, just keep making your jokes. How are you gonna feel if we actually do win?

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him and challenged his joking attitude about winning.


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

What are you talking about?

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

Well, as much as I’d like to meet Josh and warn him, Emily and I aren’t going to be here. All right? I mean, she’s going to come by first to say good-bye, and then I’ve got a whole special evening planned. So I’m sorry, no party.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's definitive statement about his and Emily's plans directly addresses Rachel's party proposal and does not invite a direct response from Chandler.


Even Mary Tyler Moore would've been better.

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

ross addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has just stated his strong, contrasting opinion ("I like it.


No hey Rach, it’s cool okay? Y’know I’m a loner too! (Heads for his room.) Right?

Hey Joey, y’know what? You are way to good for her.

joey was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly addressed Joey and offered him a compliment, prompting a response from him.


Ross, I swear, I don’t know.

Oh, come on, you know it’s a girl!

You really didn’t know?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly questioned Rachel with "You really didn't know?", requiring her to respond to his skepticism.


Okay, there’s this guy, Warren, from the museum and he’s going on a dig for like two years and he’s got this great place he needs to sublet. So uh, you interested?

That sounds great! I’d love to live at Warren’s!! I love Warren! Thank you!

Don’t thank me! If you wanna thank something, thank the volcano that erupted thousands of years ago, killing but perfectly preserving an entire civilization. (Rachel just looks at him.) Here’s Warren’s number.

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross has just handed her Warren's number, directly concluding their exchange about the sublet and prompting her to acknowledge it.


I know, what about Rachel? I mean how are we even gonna ask her?

You guys are unbelievable. No! He cannot come.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel just delivered a strong, definitive "No!" to the group, which directly answers the implicit question Monica was posing about Rachel's stance.


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

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

ross addressed joey, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just made a shocking and clearly false confession directly to Chandler about kissing his mom, which creates a moment of comedic tension or disbelief that doesn't immediately require Chandler to speak.


I don’t think so.

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

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just asked him a direct question, prompting him to provide a verbal confirmation or further details.


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

Oh my God, you’re back!

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

chandler was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe is directly addressing him and his hand, and he is actively trying to wave them off, indicating he is the focus of the current interaction.


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

Phoebe, what are you doing?

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her with a question about her actions, prompting a response.


Not it! Damn it!

Rachel, this is yours.

Aah! Why? What are these for?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica addressed Rachel directly, and Rachel's questions are a direct response to Monica, indicating an ongoing exchange between them that does not involve Chandler.


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.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just made a deeply personal and significant revelation directly to her about his past intentions to propose, which naturally warrants a moment of silence for her to process the profound statement.


: What's your news?

: You know, if I didn't already have a job, I think, I would have been really good in advertising.

: Ross, you did not come up with "got milk?"

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him and challenged his previous claim about being good in advertising.


Yes I do! And we’re gonna go out, we’re gonna have a good time,  and take your mind off of childbirth and c-sections and-and giant baby heads stretching  out…

No. No! Yes! Ahh. Oh, would you look at that Monica? I just knocked off  all of your top scores, how sad.

phoebe addressed monica, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has just shifted the conversation to an exchange with Monica about game scores, which does not involve Joey.


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

know what guys want!

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she initiated the discussion about Joey's date, and Joey's most recent utterance, which defends the girl and explains his feelings, is addressed to "you guys," inviting a response from her.


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

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

All right, easy mimey, the moment has passed, it ain’t gonna happen!

I just thought it would be nice if I could have just this one night!

I swear, I never wanted any part of your night!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in a heated argument with Rachel, who has just made a strong, declarative statement denying any intention to ruin Monica's night, which doesn't explicitly invite an immediate verbal counter-response.


Hey Chandler, why so fancy?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she initiated the exchange by asking Chandler why he was fancy, and Chandler's detailed response about his job interview directly addresses her query, inviting a follow-up.


Hey, Joey! Hey! Ooh! Ooh! I just say someone on the—that looks just like you on the subway. And I was gonna go over and say ‘hi!’ but then I figured, he doesn’t care if he looks like you.

That just cost me four bucks. But uh listen, I just called to see how the chick and the duck are doing?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just asked a direct question about the chick and the duck, which Phoebe, as an active participant in the conversation, is expected to answer.


(to Rachel) And you… Ross, I believe, if you check Rachel’s bag you will find a half-eaten box of cookies in there.

(He does so, and finds a half-eaten box of cookies.) You’re good. (Tries a cookie.) These are not.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly confirmed Chandler's prediction about the cookies, validating his earlier statement.


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"!

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler should respond because Monica directly questioned him about what he said to Zack, expecting an explanation.


Oh, that is so unfortunate.

Cute naked guy is really starting to put on weight.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's general observation about the "cute naked guy" is an open comment that invites a reaction or shared sentiment from anyone present.


Have you guys picked a date yet?

Oh no, not yet.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross directly answered her question about picking a date, completing the current turn.


I'm hurt! I'm actually hurt, that you would think that I would send you any of those things out of any thing other than love. Hurt! Hurt!

All right Ross!! I get it!!

...can't, can't a guy send a barbershop quartet to his girlfriend's office anymorrrrre!!

Oh, please, Ross it was so obvious! It was like you were marking your territory. I mean you might have well have just come in and peed all around my desk!

I would never do that!

Look, I know what's going on here, okay, Mark explained it all to me. He said this is what you guys do.

Yeah well if, if, if Mark said that, than Mark's an idiot.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's declarative statement about Mark being an idiot doesn't directly solicit a further immediate response from her, allowing for a pause.


A date?! No, no Pheebs you-you must be mistaken, because I know you wouldn’t schedule a date on the same night you have plans with a friend!

Come on Joey, don’t make me feel badly about this.

No, I’m gonna!! That’s right! Yeah, you made me feel really guilty about goin’ out with that girl! Like-like-like I did something terrible to you! And now Pheebs, you’re doing the same thing!

different! This is with David! Remember David, the scientist guy? Okay, he’s very special to me.

Okay, well my girl from the other night was special. She was a scientist too!

Well, she graduated from high school!

Okay, whatever. Y’know what? I don’t have time have time to convince you because he’s only here for four hours, and I’m gonna go see him! (Gets up and leaves.)

(to the waiter) What are you still doin’ here?! I told you, lobster ravioli!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as she just got up and left the conversation, and Joey is now speaking directly to the waiter about his food order.


What? No, I'm taking Monica to a romantic inn in Vermont (shows them a brochure)!

Oh, honey!I can't. I was just telling these guys that things are crazy at the restaurant!

Are you really that busy?

Oh, that's ok.I'll just try and reschedule. (on the phone) "Hi, this is Chandler Bing. I made a reservation there and I need to change it (pause) Oh, what do you mean it's not refundable? Can I just come some other time? (pause) Oh, can't you make an exception?"

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler has shifted his attention to a phone call with the inn about the reservation, and Monica is not being addressed in that exchange.


Monica, hey, can I borrow the Porsche?

But ehm...what is it not?

(abashed) A place to entertain my lady friends.

And what else is it not?

(even more abashed) A place to eat spaghetti.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica is actively interrogating Joey about his understanding of the car's proper use, and Joey's last utterance was a direct answer to her previous question, indicating it's her turn to continue the exchange.


Oh, ju-ju-just stay calm. Just be calm. For all he   knows we're just hanging out together. Right? Just be nonchalant. (Joey like   stands at attention with his chest forward and his hands on his sides, looking   up at the ceiling with his lips pouted.) That's not nonchalant!

No idea what it means.

Oh... okay, just hide!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's urgent command "Oh... okay, just hide!" is a direct instruction to someone else (presumably Ross) in response to an immediate situation, not an invitation for Joey to speak.


No, we only went out once.

You dated her!

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

Hey, you wanna do Joey a favor, maybe you go out with Joey. (He turns around to see Chandler glaring at him.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Chandler is glaring at Joey in response to his suggestive comment, Joey's remark was directed at Monica, making the immediate verbal turn belong to Monica.


Thanks, Gunther. (takes the plate Gunther serves him and Rachel comes up and kisses him) (to Rachel) Hey! (to Gunther) Umm, can I get a napkin too?

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

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER because Rachel is directly addressing Phoebe about her pain, making the exchange between them and not involving Ross.


. (Joey  enters.) I’ll call you back.

Who was that?

It’s just the pizza place.

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

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

Oh you really, you really just don’t want to hear about it.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's most recent utterance, "Oh you really, you really just don’t want to hear about it," is a direct address to him, inviting a response to her explanation of having a rough day.


Well hurry, I can't feel my ears!

feel your ears?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler's "feel your ears?" is a direct reaction to Joey's preceding complaint, but it functions more as an incredulous exclamation than a direct question requiring an immediate response from Joey.


Oh, Joey, I have such a problem!

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

to tell you something!

What-what is it, what is it?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel should speak because Joey directly asked her "What-what is it, what is it?" in response to her saying she had "something to tell" him, creating a clear conversational obligation for her to continue.


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

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

You got your passport?

Yeah, in my third drawer on my dresser. You don’t want to lose that.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who directly asked Joey about his passport, and Joey's reply that it is still in his dresser drawer prompts Chandler to follow up on this critical detail for their travel.


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

Well that sounds kinda cool, kinda like <i>The Hobbit</i>.

It is nothing like the Hobbit. It's like reading about every relationship I've ever had, except for Richard.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is elaborating on her strong disagreement with Rachel's comparison and sharing her personal connection to the book, rather than directly prompting Rachel for a response.


She’s just doing her job!

(sitting at the kitchen table with his back to the TV) You sick bastards!

Oh, it’s a tattoo! That’s weird, Phoebe doesn’t… Wait that’s Ursula! That’s not Phoebe that is Ursula!

rachel addressed phoebe, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a self-correction and an observation about the TV, not a direct address or a question posed to him.


So tell me, what are Joey Tribbiani’s end of the night moves?

Ah, well, if I want the girl to kiss me, first thing I do is make my lips  look irresistible.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the exchange by asking Joey a direct question, and Joey just responded to her, making it her turn to react to his answer.


You're gonna put on sweats and clean, aren't you?

It's gonna be so hot! (She kisses him.)

Thanks. (Joey and Chandler exit to the hall. Joey pulls out the tickets    and hands one to Chandler.) Here's your ticket.

Hey, listen. I'm never going to lie to you again, okay? And I want    you to know that nobody thinks you're stupid.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler directly addressed Joey with an apology and reassurance, which prompts Joey to respond.


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?

Okay, how about the fact that he's engaged to another woman, who just happens to be your ex-best friend?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in a direct exchange with Monica, who just presented a strong counter-argument challenging Rachel's previous justification for her actions.


Oh umm, my big scene is coming up. Big scene coming up.

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

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

monica addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica has directly addressed Rachel, initiating a new exchange that does not involve Chandler.


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

You got waaaay too much free time.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Chandler's comment about having too much free time is a direct, humorous observation directed at Joey, not involving Ross.


Hey Rach listen, no matter what this guy says I want you to know you’re not gonna be alone in this.

Listen I uh… (He takes her hand.) It’s a scary world out there especially if you’re a single mom. Y’know, I always felt like you and I have this-this special bond. Y’know? So, (gets down on one knee again) Rachel Green will you marry me?

No! Joey, oh you’re so sweet. You’re so-so sweet, honey. But I’m not, I’m not looking for a husband.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel has just delivered a complete and clear rejection to Joey's proposal, leaving no immediate opening or question for him to address.


Chandler, I can't be playing games, Ross is gonna be home soon. And I have to write five whole pages if I'm gonna stick to his schedule.

Well, so, play for the next 30 minutes and then write until he gets home.

(jumping up) All right! But uh, listen, what do you say we crank it up a notch?

All right, all we need is a little lighter fluid.

Okay, but be careful okay, because I wanna get our security deposit back.

Yeah, I think we said good-bye to that when we invented hammer darts.

Do you even remember which part of the wall is not spackle?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Chandler directly asked him a question about the wall, continuing their shared discussion about the apartment's condition and their past antics.


Ooh, this is cool...it says in some parts of the world, people actually eat the placenta. (Joey grimaces)

Hey Ross, listen, you know that right now, your baby's only this big? (measures about 2 inches with his thumb and index finger) This is your baby. (in baby-like voice) Hi Daddy!

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Joey directly addressed Ross with a new topic about his baby, shifting the conversation away from Phoebe's previous comment about placenta.


(To Monica) Have I got a surprise for you? Pack your bags!

Oh no!You guys aren't supposed to get divorced for 7 years!

What? No, I'm taking Monica to a romantic inn in Vermont (shows them a brochure)!

Oh, honey!I can't. I was just telling these guys that things are crazy at the restaurant!

Are you really that busy?

Oh, that's ok.I'll just try and reschedule. (on the phone) "Hi, this is Chandler Bing. I made a reservation there and I need to change it (pause) Oh, what do you mean it's not refundable? Can I just come some other time? (pause) Oh, can't you make an exception?"

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Chandler is currently engaged in a private phone conversation with the inn about the non-refundable reservation, which does not involve her.


Oh, great, pretty soon they'll be back together.

By the time anyone's figured out what we've done, we'll be in sunny       Mexico. (BEAT) Oh, wait, that's the end of a different plan.

She's asleep. Chandler?

Emma was doing it!

Ooh, she's asleep, that means we can...

Yes, but we have to be fast.

(laughs) Okay, I'll try. And you can't make any noise.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica and Chandler are engaged in a private exchange about being quiet now that Emma is asleep, which does not involve Joey.


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

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

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

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

Hey listen, so when’s-when’s my audition? I mean I know it’s Thursday, but what time?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey just directly asked him for the time of his audition, but Chandler may pause to recover from being startled and process the question after just finishing his phone call.


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.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a direct response to Rachel's interjection, making the current exchange between Phoebe and Rachel.


Okay, I'm gonna go too!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe's direct accusation about someone ditching plans is part of an ongoing group discussion, prompting Monica to engage with the topic.


Whoa, whoa, whoa. Come on, come on, what. You took his underwear?

He took my essence!

Okay, now hold on. Joey, why, why can't you just wear the underwear you're wearing now?

Because, I'm not wearing any underwear now.

Okay, then why do you have to wear underwear tonight?

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross is directly questioning Joey about why he needs underwear tonight, making this a direct exchange between Ross and Joey.


So who's gonna tell them?

Not it! Damn it!

Rachel, this is yours.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Monica is directly addressing Rachel about an item, shifting the topic away from Chandler's previous general question about who will tell "them.".


(into receiver)Hello? Hey Charlie, what do you know?

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

One of the slots got filled.

Sense the tone! No that kid Nate got it.

Oh! I hate that guy! I mean come on kid! Pull up your pants!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler is currently engaged in a phone call, and Monica's exclamation about Nate is a general reaction to the news, not a direct question or address requiring Chandler to interrupt his ongoing conversation.


So it’s okay to date a student.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross just finished explaining the nuances of dating a student in direct response to her initial question, making it her turn to acknowledge or follow up.


Ah, now Rach, these ah, these little women.

How little are they? I mean, are they like scary little?

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Joey's question about the "little women" is directed specifically to Rachel, not involving Chandler in the exchange.


Oh relax man, relax. You’re looking a little flushed.

(To Monica) Hey-hey-hey, I think we might find out the answer to our question.

Monica and I were talking about who could kick whose ass in a fight, you or Ross?

joey addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Joey is directly addressing Monica about a question they were discussing, making Chandler an observer of their exchange.


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

Foot rubs for a month!

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

Freedom! I want my freedom! Why won’t you here me?! (Opens the door) Sophie, help me! Help me!! (Sophie stands up)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she has been directly negotiating with Chandler with her offers, and his continued pleas for freedom are still part of their ongoing exchange.


Rachel is one of my closest friends. (Pause) Although, being the only one who knows anything about this does makes me feel special. Okay!

(to the driver) Okay, stop-stop! Phoebe?!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel just exclaimed "Phoebe?!" directly at her, but this exclamation appears to be a reaction or expression of surprise from Rachel, not an explicit prompt for Phoebe to speak.


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

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a self-reflection about Jake's comment, not a direct address or question to Phoebe that requires a response.


Ahh, I don’t believe you. I think you don’t want them to see you begging me. (Goes to put the tape in the VCR)

Ah, a little preview!

Fine. Fine, but I want the record to show that I tried to take the high road, because in about five minutes I’m gonna be saying…(He laughs and points at Rachel sarcastically.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should SPEAK because Ross's sarcastic comment and pointing are directly aimed at her, continuing their playful argument about the tape.


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

(grabbing the picture) Give me that!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant as he was shown the picture, but Monica's command "Give me that!" is an interjection to take control of the picture, not an address or an invitation for Joey to speak.


No, come on Ross! (He grabs his bag so he can’t leave) Look, Ross, we have to get past this.

Give me the bag.

No, look, I don’t know what else to do. I said I’m sorry!

You should scream at me, or-or-or curse me, or hit me.

I’m not gonna hit you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, and Ross just directly responded to Joey's suggestion that he be hit, providing a definitive statement that doesn't immediately solicit further input from Joey.


Monica, hey, can I borrow the Porsche?

But ehm...what is it not?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the conversation by asking Monica a question, and Monica's subsequent, albeit unclear, utterance is a direct response to his request that requires clarification.


Oh, I was unbelievable.

All right, Ross!

heard. I mean, there were characters, plot lines, themes, a motif... at one point there were villagers.

Well, ahem... you know, by the time we'd finished with all the dirty talk, it was kinda late... and we were both kind of exhausted, so uh...

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is continuing his detailed explanation of why something didn't happen, not directly addressing Joey or pausing for his input.


Laugh all you want but uh, she actually left me a message saying she’d like to go out again.

Yeah in fact, I’m gonna go call her right now. And I’ll make sure to tell her my friend Chandler says… (He mimics the shy reaction Chandler did.)

Uh Joe, when it’s one o’clock in the morning and you don’t come by? That’s okay!

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's most recent utterance is directly addressed to Joey, shifting the conversational focus away from Ross's previous topic.


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

Well, Chandler and I are in a bar…

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica just asked Ross a direct question, and Ross is currently in the middle of responding to her, so she should allow him to continue his story.


Yeah, uh-huh, a 100 dollars.

Phoebe! I can't believe you gave them money! I thought you agreed it was totally unreasonable that they asked me for that money!

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross directly addressed Phoebe by name and challenged her actions and previous agreement, requiring her to respond to his disbelief.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Rachel's most recent utterance is directed at Ben and herself, celebrating a completed task, and does not address Ross who has just walked into another room.


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

Hey, you guys!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should speak because he just made a statement about Monica, and Monica's "Hey, you guys!" is a general greeting to the group he is actively engaging with.


Wow Pheebs, you speak Italian?

I guess so. (See, the brief possession didn't affect her at all, like we could really tell.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's observation about the "brief possession" refers to a shared experience among the group, inviting further discussion or agreement from others present.


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

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

Ross, it took you ten years to finally admit you liked me.

Yeah, well missy, you better be glad that list is laminated.

You know what honey, you go ahead, we’ll call her an alternate.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Rachel's most recent comment is directed at Ross, continuing their private banter that does not involve Monica.


to be the remains of a Paleozoic Amphibian in its jaws! How did it get there?!

Maybe this should be more of a quiet game.

Joey, I left my watch on the counter last night. (Goes to the counter) It was right here, where is it?

monica addressed joey, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER because Monica directly addressed Joey about her missing watch, shifting the topic away from Ross's previous statement and engaging only Joey in the immediate exchange.


Yes! Yes, I did.

Then do Iceberg!

-sharp? Have you been studying the real names of the chords? (Joey doesn't answer.) Have you? (He looks away in shame.) Oh my God!

What?! I didn't touch a guitar!

No, but you're questioning my method!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, but Phoebe's statement "No, but you're questioning my method!" is a concluding assertion that doesn't directly solicit a further immediate verbal response from him.


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

No Chandler, they can swallow one of those little parts! And also, look at his smooth area, that’s just gonna mess them up.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed him and refuted his previous statement, prompting him to respond to her counter-argument.


Or maybe it's because this guy's doing so good they wanna put more people on it. (Chandler pours some juice in a glass.) You should see this guy, Chandler, he goes through two bottles a day.

(slides the juice across the counter which Joey catches) What do you care? You're an actor. This is your day job. This isn't supposed to mean anything to you.

I know, but, I was the best, you know? I liked being the best. (He downs the glass of juice in one swig.) I don't know. Maybe I should just get outta the game. They need guys up in housewares to serve cheese.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey is expressing his feelings of inadequacy and considering quitting his job, directly following Chandler's dismissive comment, creating an expectation for Chandler to respond to Joey's emotional state.


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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's last utterance, "what time's your flight?", is a direct question addressed to "you guys," which includes her.


Monica, hey, can I borrow the Porsche?

But ehm...what is it not?

(abashed) A place to entertain my lady friends.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she asked Joey a clarifying question about the Porsche's intended use, and Joey has just directly answered her question.


Oh, you're no ordinary roommate are you?

Phoebe, come on can we finish this later? Cause I wanna go running before it gets dark. Oh! Why don't you come with me?!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her by name and extended a specific invitation for her to come running.


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!

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel has initiated a new exchange by directly addressing Phoebe about her dessert, shifting the topic away from Joey's previous comment.


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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly asked her what she wants him to do, requiring a response in their ongoing argument.


You told this guy that I was looking for a fling?! You don’t tell the guy that!

Oh, between you telling him that I wanted to have a fling and me putting out on the first date—oh, he’s so gonna get the wrong idea.

Hey, Joey, could you pass the cheese?

Yeah. Listen uh, I’d prefer it if you didn’t call me Joey. Since I don’t know anyone here, I thought it’d be cool to try out a cool work nickname.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just made a direct request to her about his preferred name, and it is his turn to elaborate or for Monica to acknowledge his request.


You still on that?

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

No, I don't think so, see Ross, because I think you love her.

Um.... no. See, I might've had feelings for her at one time—not any more. I just—I...

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is directly responding to Joey's statement about his feelings for Rachel, making the current exchange a private one between Ross and Joey.


No! I’m not! I-I-I just think it’s wrong! It’s-it’s that I’m—Here I am about to pop and he’s out picking up some shop girl at Sluts ‘R’ Us!

Is that a real place? (Rachel’s stunned) Are they hiring?

(entering) Hey Phoebe! (To Rachel) Fatty!

Hey Chandler, why so fancy?

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

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Chandler's explanation about his job interview is a direct response to Phoebe's question and does not involve or address Rachel.


I know! It's just that…ever since high school Rachel was the one person I told everything too. Y'know? I miss that so much now. She's my best friend.

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

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

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

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

That's good enough. Right? (Pause.) Okay, well umm, I'm gonna go look at my books!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's final utterance, "Okay, well umm, I'm gonna go look at my books!", is a clear closing statement and an announcement of her departure, not an invitation for Monica to continue the conversation.


What? Hey wait a minute! Phoebe, how do you even know who the father is?

I may play the fool at times, but I’m a little more than a pretty blond girl with an ass that won’t quit. (She takes the sweater out of her purse.) I believe this belongs to the father of your baby.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe just made a significant revelation directly to her about the father of her baby, which was prompted by Rachel's previous question.


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

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

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

Hey, you guys!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's "Hey, you guys!" is a general address to the group, likely in reaction to Joey's provocative statement, and does not specifically prompt Ross to speak.


Let’s just say I took care of it.

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

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

And you couldn’t think of anything else?!

(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?!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel is directly addressing Joey and expressing her distress and the potential consequences of his actions, but her final question "What am I going to do?!" is rhetorical, allowing a moment for her to process her panic rather than prompting an immediate response from Joey.


Touched. Used. Sat on. Sleep on.

I'll take it all.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Gunther's statement "I'll take it all" is a direct and conclusive acceptance of Ross's offer, completing the immediate exchange about the furniture.


God Joey, this is taking forever!

Whoa-whoa, what is it?

A date?! No, no Pheebs you-you must be mistaken, because I know you wouldn’t schedule a date on the same night you have plans with a friend!

Come on Joey, don’t make me feel badly about this.

No, I’m gonna!! That’s right! Yeah, you made me feel really guilty about goin’ out with that girl! Like-like-like I did something terrible to you! And now Pheebs, you’re doing the same thing!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just directly accused her of doing the same thing she criticized him for, putting the conversational ball back in her court to respond to his complaint.


(looks) Oh my God, you’re right! I am too late; they’re sitting on the couch and talking! (To Patrick) Come on! (They go over to the couch.) Rachel?

I’m just sort of in the middle of something.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel just directly told her that she is "in the middle of something," signaling that Phoebe should wait to continue the conversation.


Why would I eat my own arm?

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Ross and made an offer to him, prompting a response from him.


Chandler, come on nothing even happened!

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

Yeah for like a half an hour one night! Chandler, she wants you for the rest of her life! You’re so lucky! Look what I missed out on by not being there! Although you know what? It could never have worked like you guys did, ‘cause you guys are perfect for each other. Y’know, we look at you and-and we see you together and it just…it-it fits. Y’know? And you just know it’s gonna last forever.

That’s what you should say.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's statement "That's what you should say" serves as a concluding affirmation of Joey's previous sentiment, not an invitation for further elaboration or a new turn.


(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)

(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, but Rachel is still in the middle of her sarcastic suggestion to Monica about displaying the painting in a prominent spot.


Ohhh, oh my God! Oh my God! She knows about us!

Phoebe knows about us!

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a self-directed exclamation about her phone call, shifting the immediate focus away from Chandler and Monica's secret to her own news.


(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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just commented on the food, and Chandler's subsequent statement about the food is a general observation that invites a shared response or continuation of the topic.


Open with a joke? It’s a university, not a comedy club!

talking about Chuckles University?!

Ross, hey you know what might make it less boring?

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him by name and posed a suggestion, expecting his response.


Yeah, just some 9-year-old Filipino kids who worked their fingers bloody for 12 cents an hour. (Phoebe stares at him wide-eyed. Chandler sees her reaction.) That didn't happen, I made that up!

Oh, Ross? Ross! You can't put up flyers in here.

How come? Everybody else does.

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Gunther directly addressed Ross about the flyers, and Ross is now responding to Gunther, making Chandler not part of the current exchange.


No, come on Ross! (He grabs his bag so he can’t leave) Look, Ross, we have to get past this.

Give me the bag.

No, look, I don’t know what else to do. I said I’m sorry!

You should scream at me, or-or-or curse me, or hit me.

I’m not gonna hit you.

Why not?  You’ll feel better!  I’ll feel better, and you know you want to. I can see it in your eyes.

A little bit.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is directly addressing Ross, attempting to provoke a reaction and resolve their conflict, and his statement "A little bit" is a direct observation about Ross's desire to hit him, inviting a response.


That he doesn't exist.

So Chandler, have you heard about Monica's secret boyfriend?

rachel addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel directly addressed Chandler with a question about Monica's secret boyfriend, making him the expected next speaker.


C'mon Chandler, I think we have been given an opportunity. I mean, the mistake has already been made. They are writing up the paper right now.

But we are not the one she chose! How can you feel okay about this?

(very emotional) Because... We may not be who she thinks we are but no-one will ever love that baby more than us.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's very emotional and conclusive statement about their love for the baby creates a moment for reflection rather than an immediate verbal 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.)

And I have costumes.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER; Monica's comment about costumes is directed at the other friends, not Joey, who has walked away to continue his private phone call with his mother.


Yeah, I know.

Oh, I don’t know. Well maybe it’s just the idea of Barry for the rest of my life. I don’t know I think I feel like I need to have one last fling, y'know, just to sorta get it out of my system. (Chandler is listening in very intensely)

Excuse, I seem to have dropped my ball.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's utterance is a humorous, non-sequitur interjection rather than a direct address or a continuation of her previous statement, so she is not expected to respond.


Not that, this, US. Oh my God, Ross, you-re, you're, it's jus-, you-, ever sin- you been here.

Ow, ow, OK. Alright, alright, Mon, Mon, you've gone ultrasonic again, alright.

I just can't stand you being here all the time.

Why, why, why can't you stand me being here? I don't, I, we're just, ya know, we're just havin' fun.

Fun? Fun, you think this is fun?

Yeah, c'mon I mean I though, you know, I thought we're just foolin' around. Like when, uh, when we were kids.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica should speak because Ross's last utterance is a direct response to her challenge about their "fun" and an attempt to justify his behavior, which she is actively disputing.


marriage work. I have too. But the good thing is we can still see each other until she gets here.

good news, Ross! I think that's the best news I've heard since Le Poo died!

You have no idea what a nightmare this has been. This is so hard.

Oh yeah, really? Is it Ross? Yeah? Okay, well let me make this a just a little bit easier for you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly addresses Ross and offers to make his difficult situation "a little bit easier," which prompts him for a response.


Do you know what I was thinkin’?

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

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

Uh why, do you have a lecture?

Then free as a bird. What’s up?

My dad wanted to know if you wanted to play racquetball with us.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just directly invited him to play racquetball, and a brief silence might occur as Chandler considers the offer or as Ross prepares to provide further details.


(entering) Ross! How could you do that to an old man?!

(looking at the table) Excuse me ladies. (To Phoebe) I’m sorry?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the interaction by addressing Ross directly, and Ross's "I'm sorry?" is a direct request for her to elaborate on her accusation.


Okay, okay, you got it!

Ross, can you pass me the yams?

Sure! Oh, and Joey’s got the mashed potatoes if you want to exchange them.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel and Ross are engaged in a direct exchange about passing food, and Chandler is not addressed or involved in this specific request and response.


Pheebs is your grandmother maybe saying that you should live here alone?

You heard her too?! You have the gift!

Phoebe, it’s okay. I like living with Joey.

Are you sure?

Oh please, I hate packing, it’s closer to work, and we do have fun. Although, I’m really gonna miss living with you.

Oh me too.

I know. (They hug.) Oh-oh, wait did you hear that-hear that? Listen, I’m gettin’ something from your grandmother, she said that since you get to keep the one bedroom apartment you should give Rachel the purple chair?

No, I do not hear that.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's "No, I do not hear that" is a direct and conclusive rejection of Rachel's fabricated message from the grandmother, closing that immediate conversational turn without requiring an immediate follow-up from Rachel.


You gonna tell her?

Nope... (Monica walks in) Hey... so I'm gonna...   put the plates back. You know, I think you were right, I don't think we should   use these plates again for a looong time.

chandler addressed monica, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance is directly addressed to Monica upon her entry, explaining his actions with the plates and acknowledging her previous point, which shifts the conversational focus to Monica.


Yeah! What have you got to lose? Y’know you might even end up with someone really special (whispers) if you pick my guy.

Okay, so you will meet our guys?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's question "Okay, so you will meet our guys?" is directed at the women they are trying to set up, confirming their agreement, and does not require Phoebe's immediate response.


Whoa, whoa, prom night flashback.

I'm sorry, Monica, I'm really happy you got promoted, but cold cucumber mushfor thirty-something bucks? No! Rachel just had that, that, that salad, and, and Joey withhis like teeny pizza! It's just...

monica was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed her to apologize and then criticized the food at her restaurant, prompting Monica to respond to the feedback.


. (Joey  enters.) I’ll call you back.

Who was that?

It’s just the pizza place.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the previous turn by asking Rachel a direct question, and Rachel just provided a direct answer to his inquiry.


You were not supposed to hear that! I said that behind you back!

What if I have babies, okay? I mean I’m gonna look different. I’m okay with that, but I’m not sure that you are!

Look you have to realize I don’t think of you as a thin, beautiful woman. (Monica glares at him.) See this is one of things that I can apologize for later! Look, what I mean is you’re Monica! Okay? And I am in love with Monica.

Even if I shrink down to two inches tall?

I’d carry you around in my pocket.

I love you. (They hug and kiss.)

Skidmark’s still got a way with the ladies.

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant, but Chandler's comment "Skidmark's still got a way with the ladies" is an external observation or a joke, not a direct address or a prompt for her to respond.


Staying out of the way.

This is impossible Monica, why don’t you just pick all 15? (Hands back the paper.)

There were only twelve.

Oh yeah, I added three.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's last utterance directly responds to her previous statement about the number of items, continuing their ongoing discussion.


But it absolutely didn’t. (Yelling towards the bathroom) It didn’t!! It didn’t!!

(approaching) Ross, hey, the band’s ready outside for your first dance with Emily, so…

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Ross to inform him that the band is ready for his first dance, requiring a response or acknowledgment from Ross.


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

(proudly) Oh, you should here me.

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler just directly told him that his snoring is not something to be proud of and that he needs to go to a sleep clinic, requiring a response.


Hey! You made it!

Okay is there…some kind of magic tunnel to this hospital?!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's rhetorical question about a "magic tunnel" is a general exclamation about their journey, not a direct query requiring an immediate answer from Joey.


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

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

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

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross has just made a definitive statement directly addressing Rachel's distress and offering a resolution to her previous freak-out.


Phoebe we just saw mine, let me see yours.

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

You didn't get it?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; although Rachel asked her a direct question, Phoebe has just expressed confusion about her tattoo being gone, and Rachel's question "You didn't get it.


I don't know, you see somethin', you hear a word, I thought that's what it was. Let me see it again.

Joey was in a porno movie.

Ahh, alright, alright, alright, I was young and I just wanted a job, OK. But at the last minute I couldn't go through with it so they let me be the guy who comes in to fix the copier but can't 'cause there's people havin' sex on it.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is currently elaborating on his personal experience and justification for the porno movie role, which was a direct response to Chandler's previous accusation, and Chandler has no immediate conversational obligation to interject.


Why’d you say no?

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just directly answered his question about why he said no by explaining his past negative experience with the network, completing the immediate exchange.


Hey Mon, what are you doing now? Wanna come see a movie with us?

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

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Rachel directly invited Monica to a movie, and Monica just responded to Rachel's invitation, making the next turn expected from Rachel.


Actually, Billy Tratt is gay now. So-so that one’s not really our fault.

Monica, how come you never told me this?!

I thought it might be true. And I was afraid that you were gonna cry and then show it to me.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica has just finished directly answering Rachel's question, providing a natural point for a pause in the exchange.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she initiated the exchange by showing Rachel the picture, and Rachel's emotional reaction to the picture's content directly addresses the topic Monica introduced.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross should speak because Joey explicitly included him in the statement "We (Ross and him) invented this game!", directly involving him in the challenge to Monica's authority.


Hey, Joey, I don’t think that you should leave Chandler alone. I mean it’s only been two days since he broke up with Kathy. Maybe you can go fishing next week?

Look, there’s nothing I can do for him right now, he’s still in his sweat pants, that’s still Phase One. Y'know? I’ll be back for Phase Two, I would never miss Phase Two.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey has just finished explaining his reasoning for leaving Chandler alone to Monica, directly responding to her earlier advice.


That's what I said! Thank you for being so nice. (They hug.)

Okay, let's go!

Atlantic City, baby! Let's roll some bones! Hey Joey, high-five for rolling bones!

phoebe addressed joey, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe's last utterance is a direct address to Joey, asking for a high-five and expressing excitement about Atlantic City.


Mail call, Rachel Green, bunk seven.

Thank you. (Examines it) Oh, cool! Free sample of coffee!

Oh good! 'Cause where else would we get any?

What is it?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Monica just asked her a direct question about the coffee sample Rachel discovered.


Ah, Catwoman. So we meet again.

So we do Supergirl.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's line "So we do Supergirl" directly responds to Phoebe's playful "Catwoman" setup by establishing Monica's role, but it does not explicitly prompt Phoebe for an immediate verbal reply.


Yeah, well, I only have twenty minutes until Ethan, so, y'know.. (He starts to raid the fridge.)

Ooh, do I sense a little bit of resentment?

No, no resentment, believe me, it's worth it. 'Kay? Y'know in a relationship you have these key moments that you know you'll remember for the rest of your life? Well, every- single- second is like that with Aurora.. and I've just wasted about thirty-five of them talking to you people, so, uh.. Monica, can you help me with the door? (He has armloads of stuff.)

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler directly addresses Monica and asks her for help with the door, requiring a response from her.


Well then I demand a recount! (Hmm, I wonder where I’ve heard that before.)

Actually, it wasn’t that close.

No! Y’know what? No! No! You thing was so stupid anyway, this was ridiculous—We’re gonna flip a coin! (Phoebe gasps.) All right?! (She flips the coin.) Heads! (Looks at the coin and grunts in disgust.)

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because her audible gasp directly reacted to Rachel's decision to flip a coin, making her engaged in the outcome of the ongoing dispute between Rachel and Ross.


I cannot believe that you didn’t tell me that we are still married!!

Look I was going to tell you!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross's most recent utterance was a direct response to her accusation, requiring her to continue the exchange.


Ooh, I miss dating. Gettin’ all dressed up and going to a fancy  restaurant. I’m not gonna be able to do that for so long, and it’s so much fun!  I mean not that sitting at home worrying about giving birth to a sixteen pound baby is not  fun.

Why don’t I take you out?

What?! Joey, you don’t want to go on a date with a pregnant lady.

Yes I do! And we’re gonna go out, we’re gonna have a good time,  and take your mind off of childbirth and c-sections and-and giant baby heads stretching  out…

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel should stay silent because Joey is still actively making his enthusiastic case for taking her out and has not yet completed his turn or prompted a response.


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

I know that, I know that you’re acting mad because you think that it’ll make it easier to leave. But deep down you’re still really sad. Deep-deep down.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's reflective observation about Rachel's emotional state, made while Monica is chasing Rachel, does not require an immediate verbal response from Rachel.


So you took off my pants and shoes?

No, no, no. You actually did that when you were dancing to the   Chicago-soundtrack. Look, Ross, about, about Rachel and I. Listen, you   don't have to worry about that, okay? Because nothing is gonna happen.

What do you mean?

Well, she and I said from the beginning that we weren't gonna do   anything unless you were okay with it. And clearly..

Hey, what are you talking about? I'm fine!

It's okay, Ross, alright? I totally understand. Of course you're   not fine. You're.. You're Ross and Rachel.

Except we're not. I mean, we haven't been a couple in like, six   years. Oh my god, is that right? Has it been that long?

That's what I hear, yeah.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey just confirmed Ross's rhetorical question about the duration of his separation from Rachel, providing the requested information and creating a natural pause in the conversation without directly prompting Ross for an immediate follow-up.


Okay! Wait-wait-wait! Shhh! (Bangs on her class with a spoon to make a toast.) Okay, umm, I just wanna say that…I love you guys so-so much and-and thank you for being here on my special night. (Chandler clears his throat.) Our special night. I mean it just wouldn’t be my—our-our night, if you all weren’t here to celebrate with me—us—Damnit!

It’s okay, I want this to be your night too. (Raises his class.) To Monica.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler just made a toast directly to Monica, making her the recipient of the toast and signaling a moment for her to receive the gesture rather than speak immediately.


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

Oh, it ended very well.

Ok, all right, let's hear about the kiss. Was it like, was it like a soft brushagainst your lips? Or was it like a, you know, a "I gotta have you now" kind ofthing?

Well, at first it was really intense, you know. And then, oh, god, and then wejust sort of sunk into it.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is an active participant who prompted Rachel to describe the kiss, and Rachel is currently in the middle of her detailed description, so Phoebe should allow her to continue.


Hey! I’m sorry! That—(sees that Joey is about to leave) where are you going?

I don’t know. I might stay there for a few days while I look for an apartment.

Yeah, y’know at first I thought we could talk about this y’know, work it out, but uh, seeing you two together I don’t think I…

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey is expressing his feelings about "seeing you two together," directly involving Chandler in the emotional conflict and inviting a response.


Oh! So you're driving up to Connecticut?

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

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

Yeah, because if I was at my old job we'd say 300 million? No thank you!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is a self-contained humorous remark about his old job that doesn't directly prompt her for a response.


Thunder being stolen!!

time thing. It doesn’t even matter!

Oh my God! I cannot believe you guys are talking about this! The problems in the bedroom are between the man and the woman!!! All right?!! Now Chandler is doing the best he can!!

joey addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's passionate declaration about "problems in the bedroom" and defense of Chandler is a general admonishment directed at "you guys" (including Monica), rather than a specific question or prompt for Monica to respond.


(Gasps) That cute waiter guy from your restaurant, the one that looks like a non-threatening Ray Liotta?

Y'know what, just give me a second and I'll be out of your hair. I'm just gonna grab a jacket. When I get back, I want every little detail. (There's a knock on the door.) Maybe that's him. (Goes to answer the door.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her about the waiter from "her restaurant" and then stated she wanted "every little detail" from her upon her return, leaving Monica with an expectation to respond or react during the pause created by the knock on the door.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's direct response provided the requested information about why she was taking her time, concluding the immediate exchange without requiring further input from Rachel.


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

Is he gone?

Explanation: Ross is an active participant who just finished recounting a story and speculating about Joey's reaction, but Joey's subsequent question "Is he gone?" is a general inquiry that isn't directly addressed.


Gunther have you uh, have you seen Chandler?

No. No, I haven’t seen him.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Gunther directly answered his question about Chandler, concluding that specific exchange.


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

What? That's terrible!

No-no, we do it every year!

Oh well, that, that makes it not terrible.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's sarcastic "Oh well, that, that makes it not terrible" serves as a concluding remark to their exchange, not directly prompting a further response from Phoebe.


(Smiling) I can't believe you guys went for that one!

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!

Oh, Joey, come on! Please, please! Let me come, I will behave, I promise! I will behave! Please, please, please...

Ok, ok! Fine! You can come, but don't tell anybody else. It's up on the roof at 8.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has been directly addressed by Joey, who just gave her permission to attend his party after her repeated pleas.


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?

I don't know, God, I... well, it's not like she's a regular mom, y'know? She's, she's sexy, she's...

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he directly questioned Ross about the situation, and Ross is currently responding to Joey's implicit accusation with an explanation.


So it’s okay to date a student.

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

Well Ross, you be careful now. You don’t want to get a reputation as y’know Professor McNailshisstudents.

Yeah. What-what should I do?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's open-ended question "What should I do?" is a general plea for advice following Monica's warning, allowing for a pause or.


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

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

You think you know me so well.

Okay, well I do know you.

That’s what I said.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's "That's what I said" serves as a concluding, somewhat dismissive remark to their exchange about Monica knowing her, which does not require a further response from Monica.


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

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

Let’s just say I took care of it.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just explained how he confronted her boss about the "baby thing," which directly follows her initial thanks to him and his previous assertion that he "took care of it.".


We’ll try to keep it down.

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

joey addressed phoebe, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Joey directly addressed Phoebe with a specific request to try something on, which does not involve Rachel.


No, I felt it on my hip. You could tell.

Joey, be a pal. Lift up my hand and smack her with it.

chandler addressed joey, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is a humorous request directed specifically to Joey, not a direct address to Phoebe that requires her to respond.


How could someone get a hold of your credit card number?

I have no idea. But look how much they spent!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's exclamation about the significant amount spent creates an opening for Rachel to react to the surprising information.


Don’t blame the questions!

Would you all stop yelling in our apartment! You are ruining moving day for us!

Chandler!!! Chandler!!! (He opens the door to the apartment but is stopped by the chain; Chandler and Monica quickly stop making out and try to get dressed.) Chandler, I saw what you were doing through the window! Chandler, I saw what you were doing to my sister! Now get out here!

(To Monica) Wow! Listen, we had a good run. You know, what was it? Four? Five months? I mean, that's more than most people have in a lifetime! So, good-bye, take care, bye-bye then! (He kisses her and starts to climb out the balcony window)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's most recent utterance is a private farewell directed solely at Monica as he attempts to escape, not an address or invitation for Ross to speak.


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.

Okay, well you are just gonna have too, okay. Because I already got a Mother and a Father who cannot stay in the same room together, okay, I don’t wanna have to have a separate room for you too!! (starts to cry)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel just made a direct and emotional plea to him about his relationship with her father, making him the clear addressee.


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

I’m up all night!

What about all the women you want to bring home?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him with a question about his living situation, requiring a response.


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

Well then, you should look with us.

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

chandler was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed him with a question about Monica's Christmas gift, prompting a response.


What? You know about the plate thing?

Oh, yeah. Joey doesn’t share food. I mean, just last week we were having breakfast and he had a couple of grapes on his plate and ...

rachel addressed joey, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel is currently elaborating on Joey's food habits in response to Phoebe's previous question, indicating Rachel is still in the middle of her turn.


What did I marry into?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just extended a direct invitation to "you guys," which includes Monica, making it appropriate for her to respond to his offer.


Oh my God. He threw up?

No, he visited a little town south of throw up. (Monica laughs hysterically.) So what was Phoebe’s secret?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica was just engaged in an exchange with Chandler, who then asked a new question to the group, inviting her to contribute to the new topic.


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

Before or after you were shot by your own troops?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's humorous jab at Monica creates an open turn in the group discussion for anyone, including Ross, to interject or continue the playful banter.


You know what, Ross? I think we're gonna take off too.

Oh, oh. Of course. God, I'm so stupid. You guys are a couple   now. I mean, you probably just want to be alone.

No, no, it's just that it's getting late...

Hey, hey, it's fine. It's totally fine. We've got plenty of   margaritas. It's all good.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who has just received a reassuring and concluding statement from Ross, which doesn't require her to elaborate further on her reasons for leaving or the awkwardness of the situation.


I like that. (Joey starts laughing) What?

You guys have one of those signs that says 'We don't swim in your toilet, so don't pee in our pool.', you know.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's comment about the pool sign is a direct response to her previous question "What?", inviting her to react to his explanation.


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: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but despite Chandler's direct question, "What's going on?", she had just explicitly stated he was the one person she couldn't tell, indicating she would not disclose the information.


Well you sure used a large font.

Eh, yeah, well ah, waitress at a coffee shop and cheer squad co-captain only took up so much room.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just commented on Chandler's resume, but Chandler's subsequent explanation about the limited content on his resume concludes his justification and does not directly prompt a further verbal response from Ross.


(entering) What's going on?

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's complex question about the layers of knowledge is directed at Ross to clarify the situation, rather than soliciting a direct response from Rachel.


You should see the treatment I get when I’m with that car! People are friendly; they-they wanna talk, and not just about the car! One guy gave me advice about my equity investments.

What equity investments?

The ones that got me the Porsche! Will you keep up! (Chandler wipes his forehead with a baby wipe, that might have been used. He drops it disgustedly.) But I figured, if-if people keep seeing me just standing there, they’re gonna start to think that I don’t own it. So I figured I’ll wash it. Right? Monica, you got a bucket and some soap I can borrow?

joey addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER because Joey's final statement directly asks Monica for a bucket and soap, making her the addressed participant for the next turn.


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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Ross's last comment was a direct, sarcastic retort to her previous question, continuing their playful argument.


Oh well, the woman I interviewed with was pretty tough, but y'know thank God Mark coached me, because once I started talking about the fall line, she got all happy and wouldn’t shut up.

Hi. I just talked to Joanna, and she loves you. You got it, you got the job.

(to Ross) Oh my God!! (she turns around and hugs Mark, not Ross)

Explanation: Mark is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's "Oh my God!!" is an emotional exclamation of joy in response to Mark's news, and her immediate action of hugging him serves as her primary, non-verbal response, not requiring a verbal reply from Mark.


You just stay here! (Dumps a jar of bath salts in the bathtub)

Oh, hey, Monica, I brought back your iron.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly addressed Monica to return her iron, requiring a response from Monica.


Okay. (Writes a little more) I am so hot!

(To Ross, on the couch) Now, here's a picture of my mother and father on their wedding day. Now you tell me she's not a knockout.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed him, presenting a picture and challenging him to deny his mother's beauty.


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

Okay, how about, for a guy, Thatcher?

Ross, why do you hate our child?

Fine, you go.

But only if it’s a girl.

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

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Ross and Rachel are engaged in a direct back-and-forth discussion about baby names, with Ross specifically asking Rachel for her opinion on "Ruth.".


Wha-, oh, quit it.

Oh my God.

Well, Monica keeps changin' the channel.

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

OK, what're we gonna do about this?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's question, "OK, what're we gonna do about this?", is a direct follow-up to the conflict Ross initiated about the channel changing, inviting his input.


Here you go.

So do you want to hang out or something?

Phoebe! You kinda caught me at a bad time.

Okay. Do you guys want me to play for you?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's general offer "Do you guys want me to play for you?" is directed to the group rather than specifically requiring an immediate response from Monica, who just indicated she was busy.


Wha-, oh, quit it.

Oh my God.

OK, what're we gonna do about this?

Well, I guess we could tape <i>Entertainment Tonight</i>.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just offered a solution to her previous question, and she is not being directly prompted for an immediate follow-up.


Chasing him all around the room?

He’s totally flirting with you too.

bonnie did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Bonnie is a BYSTANDER as Monica's comment "He’s totally flirting with you too" is directed at another participant, not Bonnie.


Okay. (Opens the card and reads it.) Happy birthday Grandma! It’s better to be over the hill (starting to cry) then buried under it. (Breaks down as everyone glares at them.) All our love Monica and Chandler. (Crying) That’s funny, yeah!

All you had to do was buy the card!

Okay! Y’know what? I realized it was stupid to get upset about not having a husband and kids. All I really needed was a plan. See I wanna have three kids…

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel is now expressing a personal realization and future plans about having kids, which is not a direct question or prompt for Monica to respond to.


Well, I eat a lot of meat right?

Well, suppose until the baby’s born I laid off it. No extra animals would die, you-you’d just be eating my animals.

Joey, I can’t believe you would do that for me.

Absolutely! I could be a vegetarian. There’s no meat in beer, right?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance is a self-affirmation and a rhetorical question about beer, not a direct question requiring Phoebe's immediate response.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should speak because Rachel directly challenged his previous statement about principles, inviting him to clarify his position in their ongoing discussion.


Well, then, maybe it's time we all moved on.

Yeah, but, Ross, I mean, you're not okay with it.

No, but I wanna be. Hey, I will be. Besides, I'm with Charlie,   right? Oh my god, I'm still with Charlie, aren't I? I mean, she didn't   see the dance, did she?

No, no, no, no, that was - that was just for me. Are you sure   about this?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, having just asked Ross a direct question, and Ross's "Yeah, I'm sure" directly answers that question, concluding the immediate exchange without inviting further immediate input from Joey.


During this time…are you, are you still my best man?

Do I still call you Ross?

Okay! You guys are getting married tomorrow and-and I couldn’t be more thrilled for both of you, but as Monica’s older brother I-I have to tell you this. If you ever hurt my little sister, if you ever cause her any unhappiness of any kind, I will hunt you down, and kick your ass! (Chandler laughs.) What? I’m-I’m-I’m serious! (Chandler laughs harder.) Come—Hey! Dude! Stop it! Okay? I’m-I’m not kidding here!

(smiling) Hey, I hear what your saying, okay? And, thanks for the warning.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler's smiling acknowledgment and thanks for Ross's warning effectively conclude that specific exchange, leaving no immediate conversational turn for Ross to take.


He's seeing someone. I can't believe he's seeing someone.

Monica, you don't know that.

Well, who's voice was that?

Michelle! Of course, it was Michelle! Did it sound like Michelle?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance is a self-realization followed by a rhetorical question ("Did it sound like Michelle?") that Phoebe cannot answer, as she wasn't present to hear the voice.


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.

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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should stay silent because Monica's concern about her night off and time with Chandler is directed at Chandler, making it an exchange primarily between them about their shared schedule.


Yeah, we’ll be fine.

Look Rachel, I wanted to tell you, I thought I should, I-I did, and then Chandler and Joey convinced me not to.

(handing Monica the wax) Wax the door shut, we’re never leaving, ever.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey was mentioned by Ross earlier, Chandler's most recent utterance is a humorous aside directed at Monica, not involving Joey directly.


Chandler!!! Chandler!!! (He opens the door to the apartment but is stopped by the chain; Chandler and Monica quickly stop making out and try to get dressed.) Chandler, I saw what you were doing through the window! Chandler, I saw what you were doing to my sister! Now get out here!

What are you doing?!

Come on Chandler, come on, I can handle Ross. (They go to the door. Ross is trying to stick his hand through and undo the chain; Monica pushes his hand back.) (To Ross) Hold on! (She opens the door.) Hey Ross. What's up bro?

What the hell are doing?!!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's "What the hell are you doing?!!" is an angry outburst directed at her and Chandler, not a question inviting an immediate verbal response from Monica, who just tried to play it cool.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement "you can't possibly do this alone" is a concluding point in his argument to her, not a question requiring an immediate verbal reply.


Now calm down Joey.

No! Everything's gettin' all messed up, y'know? Emily won't let Ross see Rachel, we're not gonna stop seeing Rachel, hence Ross stops seeing us!

joey addressed rachel, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is currently mid-sentence, expressing his frustration and listing the reasons why things are getting messed up, and has not yet finished his thought or directed a response back to her.


Wow, that's lucky. What if her name was Big Ugly Splotch?

So where you gettin' it?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's question, "So where you gettin' it?", is implicitly directed at her as the person who is getting "it," prompting her to provide information.


Oh.... my God.

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

chandler was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey just directly addressed him, patted him, and offered a sarcastic suggestion about rubbing his head, inviting a response.


I know this is really hard and we're really sorry.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey is directly responding to Chandler's previous statement by asking a question about the reason for the "hard" situation, requiring Chandler to clarify or continue the explanation.


Oh hey Joey! What's up?

I can't decide which route to take to Vegas. Hey, you've traveled a lot right?

Yeah, I've been around.

Okay, so-so which route should I take the northern route or the southern route?

Ooh, if you take the northern route there's a man in Illinois with a beard of bees. {Okay, I must protest this, I've lived in Illinois all my life and know of no man with a beard of bees! Wisconsin, on the other hand, might be a different story.}

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the discussion about routes to Vegas and asked Phoebe for advice, and Phoebe's last utterance was a direct, albeit unusual, response to his question about which route to take.


Seriously, where did you get the hat?

Ross gave it to me.

rachel addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has just directly answered Monica's question about the hat, completing the turn.


a decent place to…

does not count! Okay? Come on help me move this.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's "does not count!" was a direct response to Joey's previous statement, but her subsequent command "Come on help me move this" is a directive for action rather than an invitation for further verbal input.


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?

I think it's just y'know that I haven't been with a guy in so long and how sometimes you're looking for something and you just don’t even see that it's right there in front of you sipping coffee—Oh no, have I said to much? Well it's just something to think about. I know I will.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's final statement is a self-reflection and a concluding thought about her own realization, not a direct question or prompt for Chandler to respond to.


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

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

You-you must choose Mr. Bing.

Either, it makes no difference.

Choose, you jackass!

I’ll take a card.

Okay, you picked the Gimmie card! You get all of Ross’s points!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just made a choice, and Joey's last utterance directly announced the positive outcome of that choice, prompting a reaction from Chandler.


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

Her date tipped me ten dollars. (Monica laughs)

monica was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she just laughed in response to Ross's humorous detail, indicating her continued engagement in the ongoing discussion.


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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's statement about Phoebe's future role directly follows and builds upon Rachel's previous explanation of Phoebe's unique relationship with the children.


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

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

(reading from the script.) I am sorry, Chandler.

A handsome man enters. (Playing the part of the handsome man.) Hey! How's it going guys? I don't know what you two were talking about, but I'd like to say thanks to both of you. You, (Ross) you wouldn't let me give up on myself, and you (Chandler) well you co-created Fireball. The end.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey just finished his dramatic reading of the "handsome man" character, including the line "The end," which signals the conclusion of that script segment and does not require an immediate response from Ross.


Uhh, no, no, it bothered me when he slept with other women.

And thank you, for that.

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

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel's most recent utterance directly comments on his flirting abilities, inviting a response from him.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the interaction by showing Rachel the picture, and Rachel's exclamation about Ross being married is a direct reaction to the content Monica presented, creating a natural turn for Monica to respond.


(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.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant because he initiated showing the tape of his audition, and Chandler's most recent utterance is a direct, critical comment to Joey about his appearance on the tape, which Joey might be processing without an immediate response.


He just said, "No strippers."

Oh, I chose not to hear that.

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

Little village people.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica is directly showing her baby clothes and expressing her preference, which prompts Rachel to offer her opinion or a comment.


And then Rachel wasnt sure she could leave the baby.

N-it wasnt easy, but its your birthday and I did what I got  to do.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Rachel's statement about her effort to come for "your birthday" is a complete explanation of her actions that does not require an immediate verbal response from him.


Oh, give her the deposit! Give her the ring! I don’t care!

Monica, what did you mean before when you said you didn’t want to talk to anyone, especially me?

monica was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her with a specific question about her earlier statement.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant as Ross's last utterance directly addresses him about the email he tried to prevent and reveals a picture of him, but Ross's statement is a declarative "too late" announcement that doesn't explicitly invite an immediate verbal response.


Well, I don’t know. I think it does something to salami.

Yeah. What-what did Tag say?

Tag is not the father! And Joey knows now?

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's utterance "And Joey knows now?" directly questions his knowledge, prompting him to respond.


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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly asks him for his opinion on the social etiquette of proposals.


You, you sure you need shoes? (Chloe nods her head) Okay. (reaches down and picks up a shoe)

Do I know why we’re rushing?

Yeah, y'know the ah, the girlfriend I told you about last night? (He’s frantically throwing the cushions off of the couch looking for her other shoe) Well it turns out she ah, she wants to get back together with me. Oh, I found it!!

That’s so great for you guys!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chloe's congratulatory statement "That’s so great for you guys!" is a concluding remark to Ross's explanation, not a direct prompt for him to speak further.


From a bullet!

I know it doesn't make much sense…

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

So you risked your life, for a sandwich!

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just made a dramatic claim about the sandwich and physically picked it up, indicating he is about to elaborate or demonstrate further.


No, no, no. You actually did that when you were dancing to the   Chicago-soundtrack. Look, Ross, about, about Rachel and I. Listen, you   don't have to worry about that, okay? Because nothing is gonna happen.

What do you mean?

Well, she and I said from the beginning that we weren't gonna do   anything unless you were okay with it. And clearly..

Hey, what are you talking about? I'm fine!

It's okay, Ross, alright? I totally understand. Of course you're   not fine. You're.. You're Ross and Rachel.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey is directly addressing Ross and offering an empathetic explanation of Ross's feelings about Rachel, which does not immediately require a verbal response from Ross.


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

Okay. Have a benefit.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: As the direct exchange between Chandler and Joey regarding Joey's debt has concluded with Joey's dismissive remark, Rachel, as a present group member, has an opening to interject.


Oh this, well I’m glad you asked. (She opens the case and removes a knife and an soda can.) Now, don’t you hate it when you have to cut a tin can with an ordinary steak knife? (She efficiently cuts it in half.) Ahh! Now, I know what you’re thinking…

Pregnant Woman Slays Four?

Phoebe, they didn’t make you pay for those knives, did they?

No-no, I know that, but I just have to make enough money for the second part of my plan.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler should stay silent because Phoebe's current statement is a direct response to Monica's previous question about paying for the knives, continuing their exchange, and Chandler is not being addressed.


I just—I thought you guys were doing it, I didn't know you were in love!

So that's it! It's over! Everybody knows!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's previous statement and Joey's exclamation directly concern Monica's secret relationship, prompting her to respond to the revelation.