Phoebe, I asked you to guard the ring!

I know, I’m sorry! But y’know, this ring is better! Monica never even saw the other ring.

Yeah but when he proposed to me with the ring I got goose bumps.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler directly addressed her and is now countering her argument about the ring, prompting her to defend her actions and perspective further.


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

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

Oh, I've gotten into the habit of calling Rachel "Mommy" when we're around Emma. Which I now realize we are not ...

I'm hoping that if she hears it enough it will be her first word.

Although if we're gonna do that, we should probably call me "Daddy" too.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Ross's most recent utterance directly follows Rachel's comment about Emma's first word, continuing their private discussion about parenting.


Yeah, I just got uh, got plans.

Well, John McLane had plans!

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Ross is directly responding to Chandler's statement about having plans, making this an exchange between Ross and Chandler that does not involve Joey.


Oh no, yeah no, that part’s great!

What’s all this about you guys fighting?! Is this really over a room?! I mean, that is so silly!

Ross, we can handle this.

Well, apparently not, and I can’t just stand by and watch two people I care about very much be hurt over something that is so silly. I mean, enough of the silliness!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just directly responded to Monica's attempt to dismiss him and is continuing his monologue about the silliness of the fight, indicating he is not finished speaking.


Yeah, I didn't throw any of that out..

I thought I heard voices! Hi Charlie! (Kisses her.) Hi Joey.   (Hugs him.) And.. Oh! You're gonna have to introduce me to your new   girlfriend. (Laughs.) I'm just kidding, I know Rachel, I know. (He   squeezes her hand.) Come, please come in. Come in.

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross directly addressed Rachel, made a joke involving her, and physically interacted with her by squeezing her hand, prompting her to respond to his greeting and comments.


) Alright, nothing is worth this. Uhm, I have a confession to make… uhm, okay, you know, that girl that mugged you when you were a kid…

: (disbelieving) Wh-What are you talking about? It wasn't a girl. It was this huge dude.

: You don't have to lie anymore, Ross, I know that it was a fourteen year-old girl.

: No, it wasn't.

: Yes, it was.

) Oh my god, it was you! I can't believe it, you… you mugged me?

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's utterance "Oh my god, it was you! I can't believe it, you… you mugged me?" is a shocked realization and accusation directed at her, but it doesn't pose a direct question that requires an immediate verbal response.


....And then I just, you know, threw the bag of barley at her, and ran out of the store.

My God! Chandler, we said be 'aloof' not 'a doof'.

I've actually ruined this haven't I? It's time for the good ice cream now, right?

You know what, everything's gonna be okay.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance is a comforting and concluding statement directed at his previous self-deprecating question, which doesn't require an immediate verbal response.


, really gorgeous! (Joey clears his throat.) I still love Chandler.

I just want you to say it once in a while.

All right okay, just so you know, I’m not gonna make a turkey this year.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's latest utterance is a general announcement about not making a turkey this year, which is a topic shift and does not directly address Joey or require a response from him.


man! (Monica heads out) Okay Ross, time is up!

No, just give me another minute.

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

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

Okay, but if you can't…no dinner!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's final statement, "Okay, but if you can't…no dinner!", is a conditional acceptance of Ross's bet that concludes the negotiation of terms rather than prompting an immediate verbal reply.


(running and banging on Chandler’s door) The stripper stole the ring!! The stripper stole the ring!! Chandler! Chandler, get up! Get up! The stripper stole the ring!

Ugh. Just a sec, give me a minute to wake up for this—Ah-ha-ha!! You lost the ring! You’re the worst best man ever!

Dude, this isn’t funny! What am I gonna do?! I go to bed last night, everything’s cool! I wake up this morning, the stripper’s gone and the ring is gone!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey directly responded to his previous comment and then presented a pressing problem ("What am I gonna do?!") that implicitly asks for Chandler's input or advice.


The cameras? Remember last night I told you to take them?

Yes! Remember? Right before we cut the cake, I went up to you and I said…

Oh-oh yeah, you-you came up to me and asked if I could do you a favor, and my Uncle Murray came up to you and handed you a check. And then you said, "Why do they call it a check? Why not a Yugoslavian?" (Chandler laughs.) Yeah, then you did that.

chandler was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the topic about the cameras and what he said to Ross, and Ross's detailed recollection of Chandler's actions and words directly addresses Chandler's previous statements and invites a response.


Oh no, no. I can't choose between you two! I love you both so much!

Just not enough to put us in the original wedding party.

Oh, I don't wanna choose! It's (Rachel is walking by). Oh okay, wait. Rach! Listen I have a very special bridesmaid task for you today.

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe directly addressed Rachel by name and assigned her a special bridesmaid task, creating a clear expectation for Rachel to respond.


Why would a charity give away a free boat?!

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

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

I’m just helping the kids!

How is you drinking helping the kids?

Because the more I drink, the less there is for the kids to drink.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe just delivered a humorous punchline in response to Rachel's direct question, concluding her explanation and creating a natural pause in their exchange.


Whats the matter with me? Why Im such a girl?

(returns) Okay, that was Mike.

Phoebe, hi, were so sorry. Youre totally right. We are here  one hundred per cent and we love you and we are ready to start your birthday  celebration.

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her, apologized for their previous behavior, and announced the start of Phoebe's birthday celebration.


Umm, now uh… It’s a scary world out there, especially for a single mom. Y’know, now I always thought you and I had a special bond so… (He goes to one knee and pulls out a ring.) Phoebe Buffay, will you marry me?

Hey lady, your day’s over! It’s my turn!

Why?! Why can’t she marry me?!

I can and I will! (Kisses him.)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe just accepted his marriage proposal with a kiss, directly responding to his previous question and action.


We got locked out of the apartment, we

Thats a great storycan I eat it?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's humorous, non-sequitur comment about eating the story does not require a direct response from her to continue her narrative.


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

What are you talking about?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Phoebe just directly answered Monica's question with a significant revelation that warrants a moment for processing or for Phoebe to continue.


I just wish there was something we could do. (Bends down and talks to him) Hello. Hello, Coma Guy. GET UP, YOU GIRL SCOUT! UP! UP! UP!

Phoebe, what are you doing?

Maybe nobody's tried this.

I wish we at least knew his name... Look at that face. I mean, even sleeping, he looks smart. I bet he's a lawyer.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's general observation and speculation about "Coma Guy's" profession directly follows Phoebe's previous attempts to interact with him, inviting her to continue the exchange.


Yeah—No wait! Joey no wait it is. It’s something. It’s-it’s umm…it’s my boss.

What?! Oh my-oh my God!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just revealed information, and Joey's "What?!" is a direct, surprised reaction to her statement, prompting her to elaborate.


Well, I’m not going to go now anyway (he goes to sit down).

(handing Joey the bill) Here you go.

Ah, Gunther, I can’t pay for this right now because I’m not working, so I’ve had to cut down on some luxuries like uh, payin’ for stuff.

Well, if you want, you can work here.

Uh, I don’t know. Ya see, it’s just, see I was a regular on a soap opera y’know? And to go from that to this, I just… Plus, I’d have to wait on all my friends.

gunther did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Gunther is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey is still elaborating on his reasons for hesitating about the job offer, indicating he has not finished his turn.


I want you to like her! But if that's too damned difficult for you, then the least you can do is pretend.

Well then, do it better!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's frustrated demands and challenge to "do it better" are directly addressed to him, inviting a response.


(yelling to Monica)They're towing your car, they're towing your car!!

I'm parked in a garage on Morton!

(sounding panicky)Oh my god Ross! You don't have Emma! And Rachel you don't have Emma! (Starts yelling) Where's Emma? Who has Emma!?

joey addressed rachel, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Joey's panicked questions about Emma are directed at Ross and Rachel, not Monica, shifting the focus away from her previous concern about her car.


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

Yes! Yes, I did.

Then do Iceberg!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe just gave Joey a direct instruction to "do Iceberg!", implying an action (playing the chord) is expected rather than an immediate verbal response.


Okay, pick a card, any card. (Monica picks one) All right, now memorize it. Show to everybody. Got it?

Wow. Joey, (sarcastically) how do you do it?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Monica just addressed him directly with a sarcastic question about how he performs his magic trick.


I can't believe it's Christmas already. Ya know, I mean, one day your eatin' turkey, the next thing ya know, your lords are a-leapin' and you geese are a-layin'.

Which is why geese are so relaxed this time of year.

Hey Rach. I, uh, got you a little present. [Rachel is not impressed]. . I'll open it. It's a Slinky! Remember, huh. [sings] <i>Walks down stairs, alone or in pairs, everyone knows it's</i>. . . just a big spring. Alright, you still mad at me becuase of the whole. . .

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed her, gave her a present, and then asked her a direct question about whether she was still mad at him.


Ooh, chocolates on the pillows! I love that!

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

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

We're switching rooms.

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

No, they gave us glasses with lipstick on them! I mean, if they didn't change the glasses, who knows what else they didn't change. (He glares at her.) Come on sweetie, I just want this weekend to be perfect, I mean we can change rooms, can't we?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT whose request to switch rooms has just been agreed to and acted upon by Chandler, who is now grabbing their bags and sprinting out, leaving no immediate conversational space for her to interject.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the discussion about the cheesecake, and Chandler's most recent utterance directly addresses her previous statement, making it her turn to respond.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should speak because Rachel just directly responded to his question about her actions and justified herself, continuing their exchange.


I’m not feeling it.

I was just outside Barcelona, hiking…

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey should speak because, having just expressed a personal feeling ("I'm not feeling it"), Ross's subsequent introduction of a new, unrelated topic ("I was just outside Barcelona, hiking…") creates an opening for Joey to react to the new information or re-engage with the conversation.


Chandler, you're not gonna die alone.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she previously addressed Chandler, but Chandler's dramatic statement about Janice being his safety net and now needing a snake is a self-referential expression of despair that does not directly solicit a further response from her.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because she just asked a direct question about why Phoebe gets the story, and Phoebe's response about not dating in a long time doesn't fully address Rachel's challenge.


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

Oh! Sure! How much? Two thousand dollars?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey directly responded to Chandler's request for money and asked a follow-up question about the amount, requiring Chandler to provide an answer.


(yelling) Joey, there is a reason that Emma loves that stupid penguin so much (Joey covers Hugsy's ears) Oh don't cover its ears! (stops yelling) It's because it reminds her of her uncle Joey!

Really? She... she loves me?

Oh yeah! But you know what? If you need Hugsy, don't worry. Emma will totally understand. I won't... but whatever (She leaves the room).

Ok, wait wait wait wait a minute wait a minute, I mean Rach, I mean if if... . If Hugsy means that much to Emma then...  well she can have him.

Oooh... you're sweet, I knew uncle Joey would step up. (Turns to face Emma in the the playpen) Look Emma, look who's baaack!

Look forget it forget it...  I can't do it.

Are you gonna...  you're going to take Hugsy away from a little child?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly challenged Joey with a rhetorical question about taking Hugsy from Emma, which puts Joey on the spot and implies a need for reflection rather than an immediate verbal defense.


Joey, that is not gonna work.

No seriously... I'm really wedged in here.

(in agony) aaw-ahhh-aaahhh STOP! STOP! I'm worried about damaging my head.

Alright, hurry up, you gotta do something.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica is an active participant in Joey's predicament, and Joey's urgent plea for someone to "hurry up, you gotta do something" directly calls for a response from those present and involved in helping him.


Joey! Come on! I don’t wanna make any mistakes, alright? This is the only dessert and if I screw it up everybody's gonna be like “Oh, remember that Thanksgiving when Rachel screwed up the trifle?”

So why don’t you just let me worry about making the trifle and you just worry about eating it, alright?

Ross! Can I talk to you for a second?

Oh, uh, can it wait a second Joey? I have to tell my parents something. No it can’t? Okay.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated an exchange with Ross, but Ross's final "Okay" after asking if Joey's request could wait indicates Ross is acknowledging the urgency but still needs to.


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

(entering the hall) Oh man! Aren't you guys done yet?!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's question "Aren't you guys done yet?!" is directed at the group, including her, prompting a response.


Ross, I hated you when we were kids.

Why did you hate me?

Because, you were mean to me and you, you teased me and you always, always got your way.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica just directly answered Ross's question about why she hated him, making it Ross's turn to respond to her explanation.


Is that why you wanted to tie my tie?

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

Ross has a boyfriend.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, but Ross is currently elaborating on his own story about someone having a crush on him, not directly soliciting a response from Joey.


What are you talking about?

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

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Phoebe's strong plea, "never do that to anyone!", is a general reaction to a previous action or description and is not directly soliciting a response from him.


Hey! Joey, would you mind giving me and Ross a hand moving his couch?

Oh, I'd love too, but I got acting class. But y'know what? I guess I can blow that off, (In a sexy voice) for you.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she made the initial request to Joey, who has just accepted her request and concluded his turn with a flirtatious remark directed at.


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

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

chandler was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addressed Chandler and expressed strong admiration for his mother's books, creating an expectation for him to respond to her compliment.


Seriously, I-I asked you before and you still haven’t gotten it.

See, now it’s weird again.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's comment "See, now it's weird again" is a self-referential observation about the interaction that doesn't directly prompt Ross for a response.


Joey, honey, I don’t think you’re supposed to go back there.

Nah, it’s okay. Right, Gunther? (Winks at him as if they’re in on a secret together.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just addressed Gunther directly, making Gunther the next expected speaker in the exchange.


: (disbelieving) Wh-What are you talking about? It wasn't a girl. It was this huge dude.

: You don't have to lie anymore, Ross, I know that it was a fourteen year-old girl.

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed him and accused him of lying about the person's identity, requiring a response to defend himself.


(sarcastic) Oh yeah. There is a plan! Why don't I just start taking my smart pills now?

can get in on a beauty scholarship.

(blushing) Oh, what a line. (walks towards the drinks table with her back towards Chandler and whispers "Oh my God!")

So where are you applying to?

Oh well, You know, I think it's kinda really important that I go somewhere where there's sun, so I'm sort of... (Chandler leans in an kisses her) (She pulls away) Hey!

I'm in college and I'm in a band.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's statement about being in college and a band is a self-introduction rather than a direct question or prompt for her to speak immediately after she pulled away from his kiss.


Well, this is the last box of your clothes. I’m just gonna label it, "What were you thinking?"

Funny, because I was just gonna go across the hall and write that on Chandler.

Ok, you guys, I don’t mean to make things worse, but umm, I don’t want to live with Rachel anymore.

phoebe addressed rachel, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's serious declaration about not wanting to live with Rachel is directed at Rachel, making Rachel the primary addressee to respond.


[to Ross] All right, you!

No. Look, I told you I am not a part of this thing.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica and Ross are engaged in a direct exchange, with Ross's last utterance being a response to Monica, indicating a private conversation that does not involve Carol.


(To Chandler) How could you tell her?!

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

Oh really? Well I-I guess Monica should know about Atlantic City.

ross addressed monica, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's statement about "Atlantic City" is a direct, challenging revelation aimed at Chandler, which might leave Chandler momentarily stunned or needing to process the implication.


I need something sweet.

Does anyone wanna watch TV?

Monica your remote doesn't work.

Phoebe, you have to lift it and point.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Monica's instruction about the remote is directly addressed to Phoebe, continuing their specific exchange about the TV, and does not involve Joey.


Just can't believe I'm in Rachel Green's room.

What do you mean? You've been in my room before!

Yeah, sure, right! Like I've ever been in Rachel Green's room.

Ok I gotta tell ya, it's really weird when you use my whole name.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's last utterance directly addresses Ross's repeated use of her full name, making him the clear addressee in their ongoing playful exchange.


Since when do you watch the news?

hot weather girl.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross should speak because Rachel's question about watching the news initiated a general topic, and Joey's brief, humorous response creates an opening for another group member to comment or elaborate.


And the Irish guy wins the joke!

How crazy that we’d run into you!

Oh God, thank you! (Runs and gives all of them a group hug.) Umm, uh, Mr. Stevens I’d like you to meet my friends uh, this is Phoebe, Monica, and Chandler.

monica was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just introduced Monica to Mr.


What? Oh, I'm sorry, I can't, I'm busy.

(entering the apartment) Hey. Man, it is so hard to shop for girls.

What did you get her? (Joey opens up a rectangular black box and holds up a pen.)

It's two gifts in one. It's a pen that's also a clock! Huh?

Okay, honey, what he means by that, is ...while this is a very nice gift, maybe it's just not something a boyfriend gives?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel's most recent utterance directly evaluates Joey's gift and its suitability, prompting him to react to her assessment.


(to Ross) Don’t try to sway her. (To Monica) (Softly) I’m your only chance to have a baby. Okay, let’s go.

We’ll each tell you how we came up with the joke and then you decide which one of us is telling the truth—me.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a direct proposal to Monica, setting up a game for her to judge, and therefore Monica is the one expected to respond or acknowledge the proposed challenge.


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: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, having just commented on Chandler's resume, but Chandler's subsequent explanation about the limited content for his resume is a concluding statement that does not directly solicit a further response from Ross.


Ask them if it would be faster if we cut the baby’s face off the    penis, so we can put it on the bunny. (pause). That is a weird sentence!

Oh! Believe you me! I am going to bring this cake back, I don't even    want it in my home... (Turns towards the cake and sees Joey trying to take a    piece and yells at him) Joey, don't touch it!!

I'm so confused!

(speaking to the person on the phone again) Yes, yes. I still want    my daughters picture, but on a bunny cake. Yellow cake, chocolate frosting with    nuts!

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Rachel is currently engaged in a private phone conversation, reiterating her cake order to the person on the phone, which does not involve or address Joey.


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

Wait Chandler come on, let’s—it’s not a big deal!

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Although Joey was an active participant in the previous turn, Monica's most recent utterance is a direct address to Chandler, making Joey a bystander to their interaction.


Ross, you had sex with another woman!

No!! No!! I wanna stay. I wanna talk about this.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant as she just accused Ross, and Ross is directly responding to her by expressing his desire to stay and talk about the issue with her.


(Holding a shirt in front of Ross.) Okay, maybe this will make your teeth look less white. (Ross has a big smile.) Nope. Okay, colors that don’t work are blue, yellow, green, red, black, white, orange, and purple.

I don’t know what I’m going to do. That date starts in like an hour.

Hey Ross, maybe if your skin was lighter. Your teeth wouldn’t look so bright.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's sarcastic "Thank you" is a concluding remark to her unhelpful suggestion about his skin, not an invitation for her to offer further immediate advice.


Umm, she Rach, not it, she.

Yeah, I’m not so sure.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's statement "Yeah, I'm not so sure" is a general comment that doesn't directly address Monica or explicitly require her to clarify her previous fragmented utterance.


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

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

What about my cab?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's question "What about my cab?" is a self-reflection about her own logistics rather than a direct query requiring Joey's immediate input.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance is a concluding comment about Emma's crying, not a direct question that requires an immediate response from Rachel.


You don’t need to fill these silences.

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica initiated the last exchange by commenting on Chandler's coffee intake, and Chandler just responded directly to her with an explanation, inviting a follow-up from Monica.


Come on Ross, you’re a paleontologist, dig a little deeper.

Wait a minute, is it because Joey and I didn’t invite him to that Knicks game a couple of weeks ago?

I guess it could.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross has just answered her direct question, "Do you think that’s something that he’d be mad at you for?", with a reflective statement, "I guess it could," which allows Ross to continue processing the thought or elaborate further on his own.


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

Ross! He's playing with my spatulas again!

monica addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Monica is directly addressing Ross about his actions with her spatulas, making Joey an observer to their exchange.


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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should stay silent because Ross's last utterance is a rhetorical outburst of extreme worry and sarcasm, not a direct question or prompt for Joey to respond, who has already provided the requested information.


(changing subject) OK, so at this point, the dealer...

Alright, you know, we got it, we got it. Let's play for real. High stakes... big bucks...

Alright, now, you sure? Phoebe just threw away two jacks because they didn't look happy...

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just directly referenced her action of throwing away two jacks, inviting her to respond to his observation about her play.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel directly interrupted him to explicitly state they don't need to hear the woman's measurements, effectively shutting down his current line of discussion.


Hey, why don’t you guys go, get portraits done by a professional photographer.

That’s a good idea! I bet they have one of those wind machines! Y’know… (Does the whole hair blowing in the wind model type poses.)

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's enthusiastic response and physical demonstration are not directed at him and do not require his immediate verbal input.


Monica, what is the matter with you?

Nothing. I just want the baby to be born today.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica has just directly answered Ross's question about what is the matter with her, providing an explanation that concludes the immediate inquiry.


I can’t believe they-they didn’t even tell us!

in the attic!

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross and Phoebe are engaged in a direct exchange about something "in the attic," and Joey is not being addressed nor is he directly involved in this specific topic.


That’s right. You’re making a commitment and that’s    the same, whether you do that at the Plaza or, where are you gonna do it?

Ow! (Chandler slaps her on her back) Oh, that sounds nice! I am just    there for jury duty. They really spruce that place up!

But you already gave all your money to charity!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last utterance is a direct, possibly sarcastic, comment about her finances that does not necessarily demand an immediate verbal response from her.


C'mon, she's your mom!

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

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

rachel addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Joey was previously involved in the discussion about Chandler's mom, Rachel has now directly addressed Chandler to express her personal admiration for his mother's books, creating a direct exchange between them.


Yeah, listen, Joey isn't gonna be here tonight so why don't you come over and I'll let you uh, feel my bicep. Or maybe more.

They know you know.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's statement "They know you know" directly exposes Chandler's previous lie about Joey's absence, leaving Chandler in an awkward and exposed position that does not require an immediate verbal reply.


I am proud of all my friends today.

My God, Rachel, I can’t believe Phoebe made out with Ralph Lauren. Ohh, I’m so jealous. (Chandler looks at her.)

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who previously spoke, and Monica's general exclamation about being jealous, combined with Chandler looking at her, creates an opening for him to react.


So Ross, how umm, how did it go with Bonnie?

What? Oh! I gotta tell you, I-I wasn’t expecting to like her at all, I mean I actually wasn’t expecting to like anyone right now, but she’s really terrific.

No, I-I’m saying I liked her.

Yeah, y'know what, there are other fish in the sea.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe's concluding, albeit misinformed, advice about "other fish in the sea" is directed at him, but it doesn't explicitly solicit an immediate verbal response, allowing for a pause or for another participant to potentially interject.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross should speak because Rachel's last utterance was a direct, defensive response to his initial question, inviting him to continue the exchange about her appearance.


You got it.

Okay, see ya later.

See ya. (Ross exits, and Chandler moves over next to Joey, laughing.) Have fun planning your mellow bachelor party.

Well, there’s gonna be strippers there. He didn’t say anything about no strippers.

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER, as he has already exited the scene, and Joey and Chandler are now having a private exchange about the bachelor party.


Oh for cryin’ out loud! (He storms out.)

All right, so we should go catch our movie.

I like to see the previews. (Rachel looks at him.) The candy.

Well look who’s here!

Hi! Well, we were just about to take off and see a movie. Oh no!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's most recent utterance is directed at a newly arrived person, explaining her and Joey's plans, and is not a direct prompt for Joey to respond.


You must be Hilda.

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

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

(grabbing Phoebe) Okay. We’ll be right back. (They go into her office and she closes the door.)

So you hired yourself a little treat did ya?

All right I know, I know how it looks Pheebs, but I’m telling you…

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her as "Pheebs" and is in the middle of explaining herself, inviting Phoebe to respond to her defense.


I'm sorry, my pie was, was in your hood. Now I just have to get the coffee out of that guy's pants and I'll be back in the hospital by 7. [swats at an imaginary insect by his head, guy leaves promptly]

Damnit Ross, get your butt out of the bathroom.

Calm down, I'm blow drying.

Blow drying what, you have no hair.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's rhetorical question "Blow drying what, you have no hair" directly challenges Ross's previous statement, functioning as a comedic jab that doesn't necessarily require an immediate verbal defense from him.


Oh no, she’s still at work, but she told me to tell you to call her.

Oh what?! Is she gonna cancel on me again?! How can she do this? Doesn’t she know it’s our anniversary?

All right ah, Ross, this is the extent of my knowledge on the subject. (holds up a notepad) Call Rachel.

What’s that on the bottom?

Oh that’s my doodle of a ladybug, with a top hat. (to Phoebe) She’s fancy.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's question about the doodle has been answered, and Monica has now turned to Phoebe to elaborate on the doodle's fanciness, shifting the direct address away from Ross.


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.

phoebe was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Phoebe and asked her to do him a favor by trying something on, requiring her response.


My baby sister, ladies and gentlemen.

Shut up, I'm happy.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's "Shut up, I'm happy" is a direct, concluding retort to his teasing comment that does not invite further immediate response from him.


No, no, Ross and Rachel will be back soon and then I gotta go to the office (Pulls another balloon out of his mouth) Am I producing them?

Oh you guys thanks for doing this.

Oh Ah! (Sees a big stuffed gorilla) Oh my gosh there’s something every mother needs, a giant stuffed gorilla that takes up the entire apartment! What are people think… (Reads the card) Oh you guys I love it.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's appreciative comment about the gift, "Oh you guys I love it," is a general statement directed at the group and does not specifically prompt a direct response from him.


story for that?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica directly addresses him with a humorous plea to still marry her, but the comedic timing of her utterance suggests a moment for a non-verbal reaction or a beat of silence rather than an immediate verbal response.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica initiated the warning about the pork, and Phoebe's surprised response directly addresses Monica's statement, creating an expectation for Monica to clarify or elaborate on the food's contents.


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

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

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

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

Again I must go back to, how?

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because he is actively engaged in a back-and-forth discussion with Chandler about his "identical hands" theory, and Chandler just directly responded to Joey's question about how much he would pay, inviting Joey to continue the exchange.


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

Hey, I thought that guy was married.

He is! But he’s getting divorced—Ross! Maybe you know him.

phoebe addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT whose previous question was just answered, and Phoebe has now directly addressed Ross, shifting the conversational focus to him.


No, I gotta wear this thing for a couple weeks. (points to the sling he is wearing)

Did you tell the doctor you did it jumping up and down on your bed?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel directly asked Joey a question about whether he told the doctor how he sustained his injury.


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

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

Honey, sweetie, by the edges.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel is continuing her personal reflection about Ross's marriage and grabbing more pictures, not addressing Monica directly or requiring a response.


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

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

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

Really? Cause I'd need like $500 for all the food and the supplies and stuff.

Okay! It's worth it, if it will get you moving. You haven't worked in months.

Well, you're not working either.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica's last utterance is a direct, defensive retort to Phoebe's criticism, which shifts the focus back to Phoebe's own employment status and creates a moment for Phoebe to process the personal jab.


Just uh, brought back your videos.

Uh hey look uh Ross, look I think we need to talk about before.

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey directly addressed Ross and explicitly stated "I think we need to talk about before," inviting Ross to respond to his proposition.


Ah, the heart of every healthy relationship. Honesty, respect, and sex with celebrities.

So, Chandler, who’s on your list?

monica addressed chandler, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica directly addressed Chandler with a question, indicating the conversational turn is intended for him, not Ross.


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

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

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Phoebe and invited her to come see something, prompting a response from Phoebe.


Yeah I did!

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

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel directly questioned Joey about his actions, requiring him to provide an explanation.


He left work in the middle of the day to do a personal errand and left you in charge when you’ve been working here two days? That’s not, that’s not right.

Yeah, what are ya gonna do?

Joey, you can’t let him get away with that. Ya know what, I’m not going to let him get away with that. I’m going to say something to him—No, I really shouldn’t say anything—No, I should say something to him. (Goes to the counter) Gunther, I want you to give Joey his job back. That is really not fair that you have to fire him…

rachel addressed gunther, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel has just directly addressed Gunther to demand Joey's job back, shifting the immediate conversational turn to Gunther and away from Joey.


Ginger. I’m talking to Ginger, so....

Don’t you have to use the bathroom?

Nope, nope, I’d just ah, I’d rather talk to you. (pause) Yes, I do. Yes, I do have to go to the bathroom. (knocks on the door)

ginger did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Ginger is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's final admission that he needs to use the bathroom, followed by his action of knocking on the door, concludes the immediate exchange and shifts the focus away from continuing the conversation with Ginger.


Sleeping with somebody new, anxiety, panic, and I’m afraid even more sweating.

Even with me?

I was dangerously dehydrated during the first six months of our relationship. (Monica laughs.) Look, for me the rush is knowing that we are gonna be together for the rest of our lives.

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's last statement about their future together is a direct and personal response to her earlier question, inviting her to respond to his declaration.


Just uh, brought back your videos.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey directly addressed Ross and stated a need to talk about something, prompting Ross for a response.


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

Yeah. What-what did Tag say?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly asked "What did Tag say?", indicating he is seeking information from her or the group she is part of regarding Tag.


Okay, look, I’m gonna have to ask you all to leave.

Look, forget it. We tried, but Phase Three is a lost cause, Okay? Those strippers were insanely hot, and I couldn’t picture myself with any of them. (Sits back in disgust.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler just made a concluding statement about a shared activity ("We tried, but Phase Three is a lost cause") to the group, inviting a response or further discussion from any of the active participants.


But Ross, you want the name Ruth!

Not like this!

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she and Ross are in a direct exchange, and Ross just responded to her statement with a definitive counter-point that doesn't explicitly invite further immediate input from her.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just made a statement to Rachel, and Rachel's subsequent question about the window, though a topic shift, is part of the ongoing exchange between them.


When she sees that you’re gone, she’s gonna know that I let you out, and that I was in here, and I’m gonna get fired!

I’ll make something up! I’m good at lying, I actually did borrow your Walkman!

No, there’s nothing to make up, she’s gonna know that I have a key to her office, I’ve got to get you locked up back the way you were! (She tries to drag him over to the chair, but Chandler stops her.)

Oh-ho-ho, I don’t think so!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's assertive refusal "Oh-ho-ho, I don’t think so!" is a direct response to her attempt to drag him, creating a moment of physical standoff rather than immediately prompting a verbal reply from Rachel.


You have to!

No way! Look, Halloween is so stupid! Dressing up, pretending to be someone you’re not…

So Ross, are you gonna bring Mona?

monica addressed ross, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica directly addressed Ross with a new question about Mona, shifting the conversation away from her previous exchange with Joey about Halloween.


Joey, do you have peanut butter on the back of your head?

(Touches the back of his head and licks his fingers) Oh man! I thought I got it all!

I was making a peanut butter smoothy, right?

And I couldn't find this little plastic thing (holds up plastic thing) that goes on top of the blender...and I thought...well... how important can that be, right...? Turns out very!

What...how is it going with Drake?

Oh...I don't think it's going very well...

What...that scene I saw was so good!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel's last comment about the scene being good is a direct follow-up to Joey's previous statement about his acting with Drake, inviting him to respond to her encouragement.


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

Why, when did you get out of the game?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last statement directly answers Rachel's previous question about why she needs money, concluding that specific exchange without posing a new question to Rachel.


Wow! My breasts are really strong. (She goes and joins Monica.)

Chandler! Chandler, please, I have to get you locked up back the way you were, I am sooo gonna lose my job, she’s very private about her office. Now I know why.

Hey, look, you’re in trouble either way! Okay? If she comes back and sees me locked to this instead of the chair, she’s gonna know you were in here. So you might as well just let me go.

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as the current exchange is a direct back-and-forth between Rachel and Chandler regarding Chandler's predicament and Rachel's job, which does not involve Phoebe.


She's a waitress.

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Rachel's statement "All right, you guys, I kinda gotta clean up now" is a general directive to the group, signaling the end of the gathering and indicating it's time for everyone to leave rather than continue the conversation.


We are not friends with Phoebe anymore.

Oh Chandler! Thank God you're alive. Monica, can   I talk to you outside for a minute?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe directly addressed Monica and asked her a question, expecting a response.


have to cheer up! Okay? You should come out with Ross and me, I mean anything is better than sitting around here crying all day about Kate.

(triumphantly) I’m gonna be on TV!!

Oh my God! Who’s gonna watch that?!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's last utterance is a direct, sarcastic question challenging Ross's triumphant announcement about being on TV.


Other wall, people! Other wall!

(knocks on door) Rach,  you there? (Joey and Rachel   both get up from the bed)

ross addressed rachel, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Ross is directly addressing Rachel, initiating a new exchange that does not involve Monica or her previous general instruction.


There's no dog in here.

Phoebe, we can hear the dog barking!

No that's just me coughing! (Doing some weird coughing noises and the dog barks again. Phoebe comes out of the room.) Oh, good, there you are! Listen, um, I have a dog in my room.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as he just challenged Phoebe's denial of the dog, and Phoebe's latest utterance is an admission that directly confirms Chandler's previous statement.


Oh, I hate this. Everything's changing.

Yeah I know, we're losing Ross, Joey said hence…

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler directly referenced Joey and an earlier statement he made ("Joey said hence…"), creating an opening for Joey to elaborate or respond.


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

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

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

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

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

Make the transfer! (She does so)

Should I be concerned that a button fell off the old Hugsy and I can't find it?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly asks Joey if she should be concerned about a button falling off the old Hugsy, which is an item Joey was just discussing taking back.


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

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

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

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

That's very funny. We done now?

No! Okay, you mean, you're not gonna talk to her, you're not gonna tell her how you feel?

That would be no. Look, just because you played tonsil tennis with my mom doesn't mean you know her. Alright? Trust me, you can't talk to her.

Okay, 'you' can't, or (Points to Chandler) you can't? (Chandler grabs his finger) Okay, that's my finger. (Chandler twists it and Ross goes down on one knee) That's, that's my knee. (To Central Perk) Still doing the play. Aaah!

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Ross's final comment is a comedic aside to the general room about his pain and the "play," not a direct prompt for Chandler to continue the argument.


Hey, save us some pizza. [they go off to Rachel's room]

Get out of the corner. Pass it, pass it.

Stop talkin' to your men. [Joey scores]

Yes! And the table is mine.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey just declared his victory in the foosball game directly to Chandler, his opponent, which does not require an immediate verbal response from Chandler.


No! No-no. Look, there’s a bug stuck in tar right here. (Bends down to get a closer look.)

Joey come—I can’t believe—I bring you here to see the Bapstein-King comet, one of nature’s most spectacular phenomenon, and all you care about are bugs stuck in tar and-and some woman!

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed him with a frustrated complaint about his lack of interest in the comet, requiring Joey to respond to the accusation.


Hey, look, you’re in trouble either way! Okay? If she comes back and sees me locked to this instead of the chair, she’s gonna know you were in here. So you might as well just let me go.

What if I clean your bathroom for a month?

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)

No! God, would you just calm down!

I’m gonna say this for the last time. Would you please just… (He moves his arm which opens the drawer and hits in the back of the head, which proves his point.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler's final exasperated statement and physical demonstration are directed at her to emphasize his need for freedom, leaving a moment for her to process his point rather than immediately respond verbally.


Look I want you, now.

That's Great. You know we don't need to talk about this now. Really, I mean this is, is so way, way, way, in the future, I'm talkin' hovercrafts and apes taking over the planet.

Come on, Chandler, I want this part soo much. (Chandler ignores him) Just one kiss, I won't tell anyone.

Joey, no means no!

I'm sorry we, we don't have your sheep.

Aww, Rach, I think you look cute (kisses her on the cheek, then looks at Ross) And you, uh, you, you I could eat with a spoon (goes to kiss him).

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Joey is directly addressing Rachel and Ross with his comments and actions, making Chandler an observer to their interaction.


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

No! Do you know what your odds are of winning the lottery? I...I mean you have a better chance of being struck by lightning 42 times.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Ross just provided a detailed response to Joey's direct question about joining the lottery, inviting a follow-up from Joey.


I can't believe you guys are actually getting tattoos.

Yes, but you can not tell Ross 'cause I want to surprise him.

rachel addressed ross, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance was a direct instruction to Monica not to tell Ross, which does not require an immediate verbal response.


You’re so pathetic! Why can’t you just accept it, we’re winning because I’m better than you.

Oh, what a great argument, exhaling! All right, y'know what, I’ll prove it to you, okay. I’ll trade you Joey for Rachel, and I’ll still win the game.

Are you gonna let me play?

All right then.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's "All right then" is a conclusive response to Rachel's question about playing, which does not prompt further immediate input from Rachel.


Yeah, and you have nothing to worry about 'cos they're all crap!

Those are my gifts, I got them for you.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Chandler's statement directly responds to her previous comment about the gifts being "crap," inviting her to continue the exchange.


Joey, we're not keeping this!

But it's an original Buffay...

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

Well, legend has it Joey, that... she comes alive    when you're asleep.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Rachel is actively speaking to Joey, elaborating on the legend of the haunted item, and it is still her turn to finish her thought.


No, no, no, you say that proudly.

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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Monica and Ross are engaged in a direct exchange about a past event, and Chandler is not being addressed by either speaker.


Let me see that.

This one right here. (Ross whines.)

joey addressed ross, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just responded to his request to see something by pointing it out, and Ross's subsequent whine does not directly address Chandler or require an immediate verbal response from him.


(shakes her head) Alright, alright look, just uh... just try to remember how  you felt when you were in love, and think about that when you're playing the scene.

(approvingly) Oh! ok, yeah, I think I can do that. Yeah ok, there's this party scene coming up.. and Olivia and her husband are there and all Drake wants to do is grab her and kiss her, but he can't... And that makes me think about all those times when I wanted to grab you and kiss you, but you didn't know so I would just pretend everything was cool, but really, it was killing me.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey's most recent utterance is a direct and personal confession of his past feelings for Rachel, which implicitly addresses her and requires her to respond.


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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed her upon entering, and Rachel's previous utterance was a direct response explaining her presence, making Monica's subsequent explanation part of their ongoing exchange.


Hey Gunther, let me get a lemonade to go.

Lemonade? You ok man?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Gunther directly asked Joey if he was okay after Joey placed an unusual order, requiring a response.


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

Oh, she was a cruel, cranky, old bitch! (Ross gives her a look) (to Ross) And I’m sorry she died. Did Dad say I get the dollhouse?

You get the dollhouse.

Y'know what, you can play with my dollhouse.

Any time you want. Y'know, when I was younger, all I wanted to do was to play with this dollhouse, but no!! It was to be looked at, but never played with.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's last utterance is a personal reflection about her childhood dollhouse experience, not a direct address or question to him.


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

Yeah. Ahh, here’s a box of your stuff. (hands him a box)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is directly addressing Ross and handing him a box of his belongings, but her statement is an announcement accompanying an action rather than a direct question or prompt for an immediate verbal response.


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 just directly addressed Rachel, shifting the focus of the conversation entirely away from Chandler's previous comment.


Oh, so you’re already doing your part for the kids.

I’m sorry, it’s just one of my last nights together before she leaves for camp—to be a counselor!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she is part of the ongoing group discussion where Chandler made a sarcastic comment about Ross's parenting, and Ross responded defensively, creating an opening for her to interject.


And they knew about it?

(pause as she considers it) Okay, well Ross, what is this really about?

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed him with the question "what is this really about?", prompting him to respond.


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

Yeah, I know.

What? What do you mean you know?

Err... I just figured it out! You know, I mean you're not working and   the economy is bad.

(to himself) That's the fastest I have ever thought!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who initiated the discussion about his financial troubles, and Joey's last utterance, while a self-comment, concludes his explanation directly prompted by Chandler's previous question.


Well maybe you don’t talk about your feelings back then. Maybe you just say something about y’know all the things that he’s taught you. Like… (They all try to think about one example and don’t succeed.) Or all the things you taught him.

Now everybody knows the basic erogenous zones. (She starts labelling them) You got one, two three, four (Chandler is shocked to find out there’s more than three), five, six, and seven!

monica addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica has just introduced a new topic about "erogenous zones" and is actively in the process of listing and explaining them to the group, indicating it is her turn to continue.


(to Chandler) Hey! (Chandler looks up, startled) Why isn’t it Spiderman? Y’know like Goldman, Silverman...

No, it’s not like, like Phil Spiderman. He’s a spider, man. Y'know like ah, like Goldman is a last name, but there’s no Gold Man.

Oh, okay. There should be Gold Man!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's "Oh, okay.


Yeah! And she's comforted by him because she loves her uncle Joey so much.

Really? She... she loves me?

Oh yeah! But you know what? If you need Hugsy, don't worry. Emma will totally understand. I won't... but whatever (She leaves the room).

Ok, wait wait wait wait a minute wait a minute, I mean Rach, I mean if if... . If Hugsy means that much to Emma then...  well she can have him.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addresses her ("Rach") and offers a concession regarding Hugsy, which requires her response.


What have I not told you?

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

Wait a minute, who told you? [turns to Chandler who's looking sheepish] You are dead meat.

I didn't know it was a big secret.

Oh it's not big, not at all, you know, kinda the same lines as, say, oh I don't know, having a third nipple.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's sarcastic comment about the third nipple is a concluding jab directed at him that does not invite an immediate response or further defense.


All right, well maybe I’m enjoying it a little bit. I mean I’m getting pretty good at it.

Ooh, this is soo sweet, Joey our little twinkle-toes.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just directly addressed him with a playful comment about his previous statement, inviting a response.


It’s coming from the living room.

(sheepishly) I finished my book. (Chandler and Monica slowly retreat back to bed.)

(entering) Hey, you guys.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he just spoke and is included in Monica's general greeting "Hey, you guys," which is not a direct prompt for him to speak immediately.


Oh, um, around 802. We ah, talked for a little while, and then um, we went out for an innocent burger.

So, are you gonna see him again?

Monica, what are you doing?

rachel addressed monica, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has just interjected to directly question Monica, shifting the conversational focus to her exchange with Monica.


What's a matter Ross? What you're nervous about your speech?

No! Do you wanna hear it?

Am I in it?

Uh, huh. Yeah, right after I thank everyone for giving money to the museum, I sing a song about the wonder that is Joey.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just delivered a sarcastic, humorous answer to Joey's direct question, which concludes the immediate exchange without inviting further input from Joey.


Don’t worry about it Pheebs.

No one got me an engagement present.

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

(To Chandler) This is what happens when you don’t register for gifts!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is an active participant because she just gave Monica a gift, and Monica's subsequent comment about not registering for gifts directly relates to the gift-giving exchange Phoebe initiated.


When she sees that you’re gone, she’s gonna know that I let you out, and that I was in here, and I’m gonna get fired!

I’ll make something up! I’m good at lying, I actually did borrow your Walkman!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT and should SPEAK because Chandler just directly responded to her fear of getting fired by offering to make up a lie.


I’m gonna go across the hall to check on the yams.

No! No! No! No sweetie! No! Not like that! We’re not at a barn dance. You’ve gotta—you wanna fold them like swans. Like I showed you at Christmas time, remember?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Monica is directly instructing someone, likely Phoebe, on how to fold something correctly and ends with a direct question, "remember?", inviting an acknowledgement or response.


Well uh, she didn’t want to hang out with you guys two nights in a row. I’m so sorry.

Well, why does she not want to hang out with us?!

Because she uh, she-she thinks that you are blah and that you, Monica, are too loud.

Ugh, I can not believe this! I mean, who is she to judge us? We could not have been nicer to her!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica is currently expressing her personal outrage and disbelief at the girl's judgment, which is a complete thought and does not directly solicit a response from Chandler.


I went back to Riff’s. I think Ursula likes me. All I ordered wascoffee, she brought me a tuna meltt and fourplates of curly fries.

She is so hot!

Yeah, listen. Okay, before you do anything Joey-like, you might wanna runit by err... (he indicates Phoebe, who is helping Ross understand the remote control.)

Well, I mean, I’m not my sister’s, you know, whatever, and um...I mean, it’s true, we were one egg, once, but err, you know, we’ve grown apart,so, um... I don’t know, why not? Okay.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance provides a conclusive answer to his suggestion about consulting her, effectively closing that sub-exchange without requiring an immediate follow-up from him.


Going to the hospital tonight?

You just asked me.

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

rachel was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed her with a question, "Rachel can we do this now?", prompting her to respond.


Hey, y'know Ross, I think I kinda understand why I kinda lost it today.

You do, huh?

Yeah you see umm, well, I'm an actor. Right? So I gotta keep my emotions right at the surface y'know? See what I'm saying? I gotta lot of balls in the air. (Makes like he's juggling.) Y'know what I mean? It's tough! Guys like me, y'know, you wander around, you're alone…

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is directly addressing Ross with a lengthy explanation and rhetorical questions ("Right?", "See what I'm saying?", "Y'know what I mean?") that invite a response from Ross.


So do you think uh, Joey’s more charming than me?

Yeah! That’s why I’m sleeping with him on the side.

Phoebe, stop writing about us!

I’m not writing about you! I’m writing about other people.

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Monica addressed Phoebe directly, and Phoebe responded to Monica, making the current exchange between them and not involving Chandler.


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

Can you figure out what I’m doing?

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

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

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

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

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

the man you feel in love with!

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's last utterance is a declarative statement about Monica's feelings regarding Lewis Posin, not a question or a direct prompt for her to speak, allowing for a moment of silence.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should stay silent because Ross has just acknowledged Joey's introduction and directly addressed Kash, indicating the conversational turn has passed to Kash to respond.


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

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

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addressed Ross and responded to his previous statement, requiring a reply from him to continue their exchange.


(starting to cry) Oh Ross, thank you. Thank you. (They hug.)

Do you feel better?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Ross just directly asked her a question about her emotional state.


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

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

one of the places the duck got sick!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's last utterance directly responds to her previous suggestion about the couch, requiring her to address his new point.


(laughs nervously as well, Laura looks confused) (To Laura) Some people    don't     get him, but I think he's really funny! (She takes Laura to their own bedroom).

(quivering with anger) I did not care for that!

(escorting Joey to the door) You have to get out of here. You slept    with     our social worker and you never called her back and she is still pissed, so    she can't     see you.

chandler addressed joey, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Chandler is directly addressing Joey, explaining why he must leave, and Monica is not being addressed or involved in this specific exchange.


Couldn’t sleep last night you know, then I started worrying about this big divisional meeting that I have later today, the more I worried about it the more I couldn’t sleep.  Y’know? I was like, if I fall asleep now I’ll get six hours sleep, but if I fall asleep now I’ll get five hours sleep. Not matter what I did I couldn’t fall asleep.

You know what you should’ve done, you should have told yourself that little story.

Phoebe did the signs!

Look at all the stuff people sent!

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica shifted the conversation to Phoebe and the signs, and Phoebe's last utterance continues this new topic, which does not involve Chandler.


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.

Hey-hey-hey that’s funny! Your funny Chandler! Your a funny guy! You wanna know what else is really funny?!

rachel addressed chandler, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has just interjected, directly praising Chandler and setting up a new question, which shifts the immediate conversational focus to her upcoming revelation rather than directly addressing Ross.


Phoebe, where's your purse?

You can't have it.

Give it to me!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's direct and forceful command "Give it to me!" to Phoebe is a demand that implies an immediate non-verbal action or a moment of processing from Phoebe rather than.


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

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

(in a manly voice) Yeah well, I’m gonna go spit. (He goes into the bedroom. On his way out, Joey gives Rachel a wide berth.)

rachel was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's action of giving her a wide berth on his way out was a direct, albeit non-verbal, interaction aimed at her.


What did I marry into?

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

Oh, I can't. We're throwing Phoebe a bachelorette party.

phoebe was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just announced they are throwing her a bachelorette party, making her the direct subject of the most recent utterance.


Yeah, you didn’t expect her to live there with a baby did you?

I guess I didn’t really think about it.

gunther did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Gunther is a BYSTANDER; Ross and Joey are having a private exchange about a previous topic, and Gunther is not being addressed or involved in their discussion.


Thanks. (Joey’s still patting the burn spot) I think you got it!

(entering) Chandler!! You have the best taste in men!

Well, like father, like son.

Patrick and I had such a great time last night! I mean I think this could maybe turn into something serious.

Really?! I-I thought you weren’t looking for something serious? I thought you were looking for some kind of a fling.

Well, y'know, possibly. (pause) You didn’t tell him that, though? Right?

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.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel is continuing her frustrated accusation and concern directly to him, leaving no immediate opening for him to interject.


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

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica just delivered an emotional monologue about her engagement, which was directed at both Ross and Rachel, and she did not pose a direct question to Ross.


Joey said that you're in here with another man.

All right. All right. Then, maybe you won't mind if me and my friend    take a look around, huh? (He checks the bathroom shaking the bat. Then he    proceeds to their bedroom.) Bwa-ah-ah!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Joey's rhetorical question and subsequent actions of searching the apartment are not directed at Chandler for a verbal response.


Oh, I’m sorry, Ross. I’ll get it for you right now. And since I made you wait, I’ll toss in a free muffin.

Phoebe. We would like to talk to you for a second.

So, maybe I am a little high maintenance. And maybe Rachel is a little bit of a pushover. But you know what we decided you are?

Yes, we are very sorry to tell you this, but you, Phoebe, are flaky.

So, what, you’re just, you’re just okay with being flaky?

Well, then, I’m okay with being high maintenance.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Monica's last utterance is a direct response to Rachel within their ongoing discussion with Phoebe about personality traits, and Joey is not involved in this exchange.


Yeah, we know, but there's a baby suckin' on it.

This is my son having lunch, ok? It's gonna happen a lot, so you'd better get used to it. Now if you have any problem with it, if you're uncomfortable, just ask questions. Carol's fine with it, now come on.

Carol? I was just wondering if Joey could ask you a question about breast-feeding?

It did at first, but not anymore.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Carol's response addresses the general discomfort about breast-feeding rather than directly prompting Joey to ask the question Chandler proposed.


(entering) What's going on?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Rachel is directly addressing Ross, expressing excitement about his interest in the apartment, making the current exchange a direct dialogue between them.


Eldad, sit down. (To Rachel) Move over! Move over now!

There you go! There you are! (Rachel stares at Monica and Chandler)

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's stare at both Monica and Chandler after Chandler's directives implies a reaction or question directed at them, prompting Monica to respond.


Hey Joey, how'd the audition go?

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

All right. I'll give you one hint. Warren Beatty.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is engaged in an ongoing exchange with Joey, who just delivered a surprising hint and is likely about to continue his story, making it appropriate for Rachel to wait for him to elaborate.


That’s not a state Joe.

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

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

monica was addressed by pete and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because Pete directly addressed her with a question about their plans for tomorrow, requiring a response.


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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's rhetorical question "No idea? Who do you think brought her here?" is a setup for him to continue his point or explanation, not a direct query requiring Rachel's immediate response.


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

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

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

(picks up a cookie) Okay, okay, see... that... that    is the problem. He is too sensitive. (takes a bite from the cookie)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross specifically asked to speak with her privately and just made a definitive statement about Sandy's sensitivity, which invites Rachel's direct response or agreement.


(getting up) Oh, for gods sake, Judy, pick up the sock! Pick  up the sock! Pick up the sock! (everybody scared) Im sorry, was that rude?  Di-did my, my li-little outburst blunt (?) the hideousness (?) that is this  evening? Look, I know, you all have a lot going on, but all I wanted to do was  have dinner with my friends on my birthday. And you are all so late and you  didnt even have the courtesy to call. (her cellular rings) Well, its too late  now.

well, this is, this is, this is not over! (on phone)  Hello?

(to Chandler and Monica) Well, what is going on with you  two?

Oh yeah, thats what she says. But maybe youre not  ovulating at all, maybe its just a clever ruse to get me into bed.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT Joey should stay silent because Chandler's last statement is a private, joking remark directed at Monica about their personal life, not an address to Joey.


Okay! Okay! We can take a hint! (They start to leave but run into Phoebe with her guy in tow.) (To Phoebe) What are you doing here?!

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler is directly addressing Phoebe to inform her that she is too late for Eldad, making Monica not the primary recipient of this specific explanation.


Yeah, you didn’t expect her to live there with a baby did you?

I guess I didn’t really think about it.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he asked Joey a direct question, and Joey just responded to it, making it Ross's turn to continue the exchange.


(in voice, on phone) 'Okay, go ahead.' (in normal voice on phone) Um, hi Annie. (listens) Fantastic! (to Joey) You got it. (on phone) Oh, okay, um, 'Will he work for scale?' you ask me. Well, I don't know about that, (Joey clears his throat to signify yes) except that I do and he will. Great, oh you are such a sweetheart. I would love to have lunch with you, how about we have lunch next....(hangs up phone) Op, went through a tunnel.

Thank you so much.

It was really fun, I mean I've never talked on a car phone before.

You were amazing, could you just do me this huge favor, you see there's this one other audition that I really, really want, and Estelle couldn't get me in.

Oh, I don't know. I mean it was fun one time.

Come on, please, it'll be just this one more, well actually it's two.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Joey is directly pleading with Phoebe to do another favor, and his immediate self-correction ("well actually it's two") suggests he might be about to elaborate further on his request, making it his turn to continue speaking.


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

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

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

joey was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly implicated him and blamed him for the entire situation with Ross's wedding ring, requiring Joey to respond to the accusation.


(Singing) "Ipan Stripan, Glupi Glabi! " And that is    the Swedish National Anthem! Thank you for asking! (looks annoyed)

Wow, Ikea... what a rich culture. Uhm, you know what? I have    a friend who is a masseuse.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance shifts the topic away from Phoebe's singing to a new, general statement about a masseuse, which is not directly addressed to Phoebe.


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

(entering) So I nodded off a little.

Nodded off!! Ross you were snoring. My father’s boat didn’t make that much noise when it hit rocks!

Come on! Forty-five minutes! Forty-five minutes the man talked about strappy backed dresses.

Well okay, how about four hours in a freezing museum auditorium listening to Professor Pitstains and he’s ‘Hey everybody! Remember that thing that’s been dead for a gazillion years. Well there’s this little bone we didn’t know it had!’

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross and Rachel are engaged in a private, back-and-forth argument about their respective boring experiences, and Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct continuation of her complaint to Ross, leaving Joey's earlier question unaddressed.


Well, okay so, I don’t have it all worked out quite yet. Just don’t say anything to Rachel, please?

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has shifted her attention from him to the driver and then to Phoebe, indicating a new, unrelated focus that does not involve him.


I don’t wanna hear "Three failed marriages!"

Look, if you’d had two failed marriages, you’d understand!

Well, y’know what? Thanks to you I’m half way there! Ugh! Oh! I am so mad! Ross, I don’t think I have ever been this angry!

What about the time I said we were on a break?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross just delivered a rhetorical jab directly to her, which doesn't necessarily demand an immediate verbal response but rather allows the weight of his statement to land.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Ross just asked Joey a direct question about where the actor was taking them, and Joey has now provided an answer, prompting Ross to acknowledge or follow up.


It's not right what Emily wants you to do! She is totally-(The gang enters behind Joey and Phoebe pinches him again.)-Owww!! Stop pinching me! Look, now you guys said I only had to keep my mouth shut as long as Ross was happy, right? Well he just told me that he's not entirely happy.

What's going on?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's general question "What's going on?" is a direct response to Joey's statement about Ross's unhappiness, but it is an open inquiry to.


I don’t know, she seemed to think it was such a crazy idea! Um, plus, she, uh, she got me taffy!

Taffy, really? I’ve never had any.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's comment "I’ve never had any" is a personal observation rather than a direct question or prompt for Ross to continue speaking about the taffy.


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...

Ok, look you guys, I really don't want to get into this right now. I thinkit'll just make everyone uncomfortable.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel just addressed the group ("you guys") to explicitly shut down the current discussion, indicating a desire to end the exchange rather than continue it.


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

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

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

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

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

I'm not going to be a part of this! You can't just bring some random guy at home and expect him to be our sperm donor!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, but Monica's strong and definitive rejection of his proposal, directly addressed to him, sets a clear boundary and signals a moment for him to absorb her refusal rather than immediately counter.


Oh my God! You’re getting a massage! You never let me massage you!!

Phoebe, I can explain!

You told me you hate massages!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe is directly questioning her about the massage, continuing the accusation that Monica had already attempted to explain.


(answering the phone) Hi Geller-Bing residence. How can I help?

Phoebe, why is there a dog in our apartment?

I'm sorry, who's this?

Phoebe, there's a dog sitting on my couch!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is an active participant as Monica is directly addressing her with a strong exclamation about the dog, and Phoebe remains silent because Monica has ignored her previous question and is continuing.


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

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

Yes, I'm sure! Rachel is there something that you want to talk me about?

No! (Gets up to leave.) (Under her breath.) If there was I wouldn't tell you.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has directly answered her question and is physically disengaging from the conversation, signaling its end.


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.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a warning about his reputation, prompting a response.


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

Ah, this place is great!

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

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed her ("Rach, come on") and is continuing a back-and-forth exchange about the clothes, which Rachel has been actively involved in and reacting to with sighs.


No it isn't, this is my dad, alright, I'll show you.

Phoebe, I thought your dad was in prison.

No, that's my stepdad. My real dad's the one that ran out on us before I was born.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's last utterance directly clarified Rachel's previous question about her dad, making it Rachel's turn to acknowledge the new information.


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

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

Phoebe, what happened?

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER; The conversation has shifted from Monica's dinner invitation to a direct exchange between Ross and Phoebe about Phoebe's revoked license, with Phoebe currently explaining the incident to Ross.


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

Are you comparing my daughter to a rat?

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

whhh wait, you're gonna leave my party to take care of a box of rats?

Well I'm sorry Rachel, but I'm not like you, ok? Not everyone    can afford help. (she and Mike leave)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's final statement and immediate departure conclude their exchange, leaving no conversational turn for Rachel to take.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just asked a clarifying question about the type of boat being discussed, and Ross's subsequent sarcastic outburst about "fun dates" is a strong reaction to the ongoing topic.


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

Okay, let’s talk outside.

Phoebe, you can’t massage people in my apartment!

(pause as she considers it) Okay, well Ross, what is this really about?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe directly addressed him with a question, inviting him to elaborate on his objection.


Ask them if it would be faster if we cut the baby’s face off the    penis, so we can put it on the bunny. (pause). That is a weird sentence!

Oh! Believe you me! I am going to bring this cake back, I don't even    want it in my home... (Turns towards the cake and sees Joey trying to take a    piece and yells at him) Joey, don't touch it!!

I'm so confused!

(speaking to the person on the phone again) Yes, yes. I still want    my daughters picture, but on a bunny cake. Yellow cake, chocolate frosting with    nuts!

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Rachel is currently on the phone confirming details about the cake with the person on the other end, and her conversation is not directed at Joey.


But it's an original Buffay...

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel's statement "Alright, fine.


Ooh... she backed out.

She did? Why?

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

(looking angry) Hey! She will shower when Tibet is free.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's angry defense of Marjorie, "Hey! She will shower when Tibet is free," is a direct and emotional response to Monica's criticism, creating a moment for Monica to pause rather than immediately retort.


(re-entering) I’m gonna start getting ready! (Goes back into her room.)

God! Don’t—We can’t let her start getting ready! This is too awful! Oh God, but wait she’ll be in the gown and then he won’t show up and then she’s gonna have to take off the gown…

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel's utterance is a lament about Monica's situation, spoken after Monica has left the room, and is not a direct address to her.


and that you flirted with every guy in the Tri-State area!

Chandler! (Joey and his grandmother shush them and wave them away, which they do.) Okay, let me get this straight, it's okay for you to flirt, but not for me.

Oh, I'm so glad we cleared that up. Look, I'm sorry, some things are different for men and for women.

Go on, teach me something about men and women.

Okay, I've already taught you so much already, but whatever. See when you flirt with a guy you think, "I'm just flirting, no big deal." But the guy is thinking, "Finally! Somebody who wants to sleep with me!"

Well that's pathetic!

And this goes for all guys?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's last utterance was a direct and elaborate answer to her previous question, continuing his explanation without explicitly inviting an immediate follow-up from her.


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

In a minute!!!

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross just made a personal statement about their relationship, directly addressing the dynamic between them and continuing their ongoing exchange.


What are you guys doing out here?

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

Yeah, well, you don't have your racket.

No, no I don't, because it's being restrung, somebody was supposed to bring me one.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's most recent utterance directly responds to Joey's previous statement about the racket, continuing their specific dispute and not addressing Chandler.


Okay. Head Ross! Head Ross! Head Ross!

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

Well yeah, I think we should get married.

What, because that’s your answer to everything?

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross just made a direct, rhetorical statement to her that serves as a concluding point in his argument, creating a natural pause for her to process it.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER as Monica and Phoebe are having a direct exchange about maternity clothes, and Rachel has not been addressed or involved in this specific topic.