Uh, if I were omnipotent for a day, I'd..

See, there's always one guy. (Mocking)

Hey, Joey, what would you do if you were

joey was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica directly addresses Joey and poses a question to him, inviting his response to the ongoing hypothetical scenario.


That's a good point.

Oh well, since I have that whole history with Rachel, I guess Phoebe.

Oh, good point.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's "Oh, good point" serves as an acknowledgement of his previous statement rather than an invitation for him to elaborate further or take another turn.


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

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

phoebe addressed rachel, not chandler (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Phoebe has initiated a new conversation topic by calling Rachel over and directly addressing her about a dream, making Chandler a bystander to their exchange.


Chandler, you have to tell Joey that you're not in Tulsa.

Don't you think it's better for him to think that you're cheating    on me, than for him to think that I'm cheating on him? (Monica tips her head    slightly as if asking "Did you hear yourself?") I heard it.

I don't want him to think that I'm having an affair.

All right. I've got a plan. I'll go down the fire escape.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica is engaged in an ongoing discussion with Chandler about how to handle Joey, and Chandler just proposed a plan that directly addresses their shared problem.


want to see you again!

(closing the fridge in disgust) Shoot! We’re out of soda.

Nope! Because I’m not your boyfriend. (to Phoebe, who’s entering) Hey Pheebs, how did it go?

chandler addressed phoebe, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER, as Chandler has just addressed Phoebe directly with a question about how something went, creating a clear turn for Phoebe to respond.


Wait, am I missing something though? ‘Cause I thought death was something that’s supposed to be sad, in a way.

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?

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him with a question about whether she gets the dollhouse, expecting a response.


Well don't you see how gross that is? I mean that's like you using my toothbrush. [Joey gets a sheepish look] You used my toothbrush?

Well, that was only 'cause I used the red one to unclog the drain.

Mine is the red one! Oh God. Can open, worms everywhere.

Hey, why can't we use the same toothbrush, but we can use the same soap?

Because soap is soap. It's self-cleaning.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler just provided a direct answer to Joey's question about the difference between soap and toothbrushes, which concludes that specific line of inquiry for the moment.


Yeah, we’re not just doing a card! Y’know, she-she also wants to  have the conversation about where the relationship is going.

I know! I know! Why do you guys need to have this conversation?! Huh? I  mean no self-respecting man would ask a woman, "So, where is this going?"

Uh Ross? You asked me that.

Hey! You were a closed book! Okay? I’m not a mind reader! Besides, I  hate those conversations. I’m horrible at them. Really! Maybe-maybe I need kind of a  gesture. Y’know, something that says we’re moving forward without having to talk  about it.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross is explaining his past actions to her and then musing about his own needs for a gesture, not directly asking Rachel for further input or a response.


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.)

Yeah that’s great! Next to that, Chandler won’t look so stupid.

All right, but I should warn you, I’m not going. I’m going. (Does The Face while saying that last part.)

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but the current exchange is between Phoebe and Chandler, with Chandler responding to Phoebe's joke, and Monica was not addressed.


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

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

Uh why, do you have a lecture?

Then free as a bird. What’s up?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler's "What's up?" directly prompts Ross to explain his earlier question about Chandler's plans, making it Ross's turn to elaborate.


Sure, and Joey; do not let Ross look at any of the maps or the globe in your apartment.

Phoebe, why is your bag moving?

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross has directly addressed Phoebe, asking about her bag, shifting the conversation away from Chandler's previous instruction.


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

Ah, did I leave the stove on?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just addressed Rachel's anxiety, and her subsequent self-directed question about the stove continues the anxious state he was trying to calm.


She is so amazing! You have no idea.

No idea? Who do you think brought her here?

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

know what guys want!

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the discussion about the girl Joey brought and has been actively praising her, making Joey's defensive explanation a direct continuation of their exchange.


Pass the cheese, please.

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica's direct accusation, "My God, you can’t even look at me! Can you?", is clearly aimed at another participant in the conversation, not Phoebe.


All right, but you can’t use that again for a whole year. I’m in.

Ooh, this is so exciting! Ooh, God, what are you going to bet?

Oh, okay, well, I think we should let Phoebe decide, because she’s the only who’s impartial, and she’s so pretty.

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Rachel directly nominated her to "decide" because she is "impartial," explicitly inviting her to take the next turn.


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

Chandler there’s nothing wrong with crying! I mean you don’t have to be so macho all the time.

chandler was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly addressed him and commented on his perceived emotional state, inviting a response.


But I want to.

But I insist!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's emphatic statement "But I insist!" creates an opening for anyone involved in the discussion to respond or offer a counter-point.


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

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is a self-reflection about his speech, not a direct address or question to Monica that requires her response.


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!"

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she directly challenged Chandler to teach her about men and women, and Chandler just finished explaining his perspective to her, inviting a response.


No dude, Ross tore up the tickets!

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's rhetorical question "Huh?" directly follows Joey's accusation and challenges Joey's focus, inviting a response.


Wow, so glad I changed. Almost wore my ??? outfit that cant  contain my breasts.

This is not, what Im wearing. Im ovulating and Chandlers  gonna be home any minute, so I thought we would try before dinner.

Explanation: Chandler is a BYSTANDER as Monica is announcing her plans involving him to the group, and he is not physically present to respond.


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

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

C'mon! This looks good!

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's frustrated exclamation about his upcoming date and need to look cool is a self-directed statement of his problem, not a direct question or prompt for Rachel to offer immediate further advice.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's recent utterance is a self-commentary about her eyelashes and not a direct address to Chandler or a response to his previous question to Paul.


Ooh... she backed out.

She did? Why?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she introduced the topic and Phoebe directly asked her a follow-up question about why the person backed out.


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

You really think so?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's incredulous question, "Ugh, how can you even ask that question?!", is a direct emotional response to Joey's previous statement of self-doubt, prompting him to elaborate or defend his feelings.


Right, you're not even getting your honeymoon, God.. No, no, although, Aruba, this time of year... talk about your- (thinks) -big lizards... Anyway, if you don't feel like being alone tonight, Joey and Chandler are coming over to help me put together my new furniture.

Hey Pheebs, you wanna help?

(squatting and reading the instructions) I'm supposed to attach a brackety thing to the side things, using a bunch of these little worm guys. I have no brackety thing, I see no whim guys whatsoever and- I cannot feel my legs.

Done with the bookcase!

(clutching a beer can and sniffing) This was Carol's favorite beer. She always drank it out of the can, I should have known.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's most recent utterance is a personal, reflective comment about Carol's favorite beer, not an address to Joey or a continuation of their furniture assembly task.


Wow! Hey, why are you all dressed up?

Rachel and I are bringing Emma to Ralph Lauren today to introduce her to everyone. Doesn't she look cute?

Well, because if one more person says "what a cute little boy" I'm gonna whip them with a car antenna!

I think she's gonna be the hit of the office, huh? She's gonna be hotter than peasant blouses and A-line skirts. Can I get a blue bow?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's last comment about getting a blue bow for Emma is a rhetorical question or a request directed at Rachel, continuing their specific discussion about Emma's outfit, and does not require a response from Phoebe.


Oh no wait, oh no, the elastic on my underwear busted.

(running from his bedroom) Oh my God! I overslept! I was supposed to be on the set a half an hour ago! I gotta get out of here!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's urgent declaration about oversleeping and needing to leave is a self-contained statement not directed at her, and it doesn't invite a response to her previous comment about her underwear.


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!

See no-no, I made a batch and I froze it, and this is the only one left.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the broader discussion about gifts, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is an explanation directed to Monica about the cookie, not requiring a response from Chandler.


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?

I can’t tell you that, no.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just directly answered her sarcastic question, and there is no new prompt for her to speak again.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Phoebe's complex question about Rachel's knowledge is directed at Ross as part of a diversion, not directly soliciting a response from Rachel.


Oh my God, ice just got in my eye!

(standing in her doorway) People are trying to sleep in here!

Monica got ice in her eye, and it hurts.

No, my eye doctor is Richard! I can’t go to him when I don’t have a boyfriend!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a self-directed lament about her eye doctor and relationship status, not an address or question directed at Rachel.


(intrigued) Yeah? (Monica nods yes.) I hope you’re not thinking about cleaning the living room.

What?! What are you doing?!

Do you know what just happened?

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Monica should speak because Chandler's question "Do you know what just happened?" directly follows her agitated questions, inviting her to respond to the unfolding situation.


What? A brain transplant?!

Well, I think it’s ridiculous that you haven’t had sex in three and a half months.

(to Monica and Rachel) It’s winter, they are fewer people on the street. (Rachel and Monica smile and nod, knowingly.)

She is so good at throwing drinks in people’s faces, I mean I don’t think I’ve ever seen her finish a beverage.

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Ross explicitly shifted the conversation to Monica and Rachel, and Rachel's subsequent comment continues that exchange without involving Joey.


Well, then, you'll just have to eat the other lamps.

Uh-oh. It's Scary Scientist Man.

Ok, Phoebe, this is it. In this briefcase I carry actual scientific facts. Abriefcase of facts, if you will. Some of these fossils are over 200 million years old.

phoebe was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross directly addressed her and presented his scientific facts to her, setting up a direct exchange that requires her response.


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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's latest utterance is an excited declaration of his own realization and future plans, not a direct question or prompt for Chandler to respond.


Oh my God Phoebe! I mean I’m just—Wait a minute. If I’m your maid of honor that means you are Monica’s.

But why does it even matter?!

Why does it matter so much to you?!

of our best friends! Who knows what you’re gonna marry!

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe is still elaborating on her point about why it matters and has not yet finished her turn or directly prompted Rachel for a response.


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

(grabbing the picture) Give me that!

All right, wait! Just wait. Everybody just calm down. Okay? Let's give our friend Joey a chance to explain why he's such a big pervert!

phoebe addressed joey, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the discussion about the picture, but Phoebe's most recent utterance is a direct prompt for Joey to explain himself, not an address to Monica.


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

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

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

monica addressed chandler, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica has just directly responded to his previous plea about Emma's birthday by explaining her and Chandler's need for a weekend away, which doesn't directly prompt an immediate counter-response from Ross.


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

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

rachel addressed ross, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Rachel is directly addressing Ross and initiating an interaction with him, making Phoebe not part of their current exchange.


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

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

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

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

Look, I don’t know why the kids need a youth center anyway! Y’know? They should just watch TV after school like I did and I turned out fine!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant in the ongoing negotiation with Joey, and Joey's last utterance is a general complaint about the youth center, expressing his reluctance without directly prompting Rachel for an immediate verbal response.


Joey, listen. I can't do this, it doesn't make any sense. Yesterday I was a nurse, and today I'm a waitress at a cafe?

Oh, sometimes we use the same extras for different parts. It's okay.

Well, it's not okay, because I gave a very memorable performance as the nurse. And now suddenly I'm the waitress? That's gonna confuse my fans.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant in the ongoing discussion with Phoebe, who is directly refuting his previous attempt to reassure her and further elaborating on her problem, creating an expectation for Joey to respond.


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

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

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

I'm sorry, what did you just say? Did you just say hi? Oh my God, Ross, Ross, Ben just said 'Hi'.

Ye-, no, my Uncle Hi.

Great, great, and I miss that too, I miss everything.

Oh, I'm sorry, I guess I just bring it out in him.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's apologetic and self-deprecating comment about bringing out Ben's "Hi" in him is a concluding remark that does not require a direct verbal response from Ross.


Well, I brought the next best thing.

Chandler?! You brought Chandler?! The next best thing would be Monica!

Y'know, I would be offended, but Monica is freakishly strong, so…

Look, I-I drew a sketch about how we're gonna do it. (Showing them) Okay Rach, (points to the sketch) that's you. That's the couch. (Points again.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has shifted his attention to explaining a sketch directly to Rachel, making it a private exchange between them.


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

Yeah. What-what did Tag say?

Tag is not the father! And Joey knows now?

joey was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Rachel's most recent utterance directly questions Joey's knowledge about Tag, prompting him to confirm or deny.


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

Hey listen man, about the stripper…

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

chandler addressed gunther, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's announcement about his best man is a new topic directed at the group, not a direct address to her or a response to her previous complaint, so she should allow the announcement to land.


Okay. (Clears throat) Years ago, when I was backpacking across Western Europe…

(laughs) You were backpacking across Western Europe?

Have a nice six more months Ross! (Starts to leave.)

(stopping him) Okay! Okay! Okay. I’m sorry. Please, please, you were in Western Europe and?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly stopped him from leaving, apologized, and explicitly prompted him to continue his story about Western Europe.


See your twenty-five...and...uh, Monica, get my purse.

Rachel, there's nothing in it.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica directly addressed her and responded to her instruction about getting her purse, creating an expectation for Rachel to acknowledge or counter Monica's statement.


Oh Joey, Melanie called, said she's gonna be late.

I don't know, she's, uh.... she's pretty great.

Yeah? What does she think of your little science project?

What, you think I'm gonna tell a girl I like that I'm also seeing a cup?

Man's got a point.

wants to have sex with me.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's latest comment is a continuation of his thoughts about Melanie, not a direct question or prompt for Monica to respond, especially after she just acknowledged his previous point.


Hello to the rest.

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

joey addressed monica, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is a BYSTANDER as Joey is directly questioning Monica and Rachel about shopping plans, not involving Ross in the exchange.


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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica's detailed explanation directly addresses his previous question and attempts to persuade him, inviting his further response in their ongoing discussion.


....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'.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chandler was directly addressed by Monica, who commented on his story and actions, inviting him to respond to her critique.


Phoebe, you said it was urgent!

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

Do you realize I have a classroom full of students?

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's most recent utterance is a direct complaint to her about the urgency she claimed, requiring her to justify her actions.


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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly addressed her and explicitly invited her to continue sharing what she was about to say.


Yeah, see.. you took mine. Chandler, what

Uh, if I were omnipotent for a day, I'd..

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but he should remain silent because Chandler is in the middle of his utterance, responding to Ross's previous prompt.


So I don't have to sing and I can just sit there and pass  judgments on others?

Hi guys! Listen I really need your help. I think I did something  really stupid.

Well yes Rachel but you got something so beautiful out  there

No not that. I kissed Gavin last night.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Although Rachel initially addressed "guys" (including Monica) for help, the current exchange is a direct clarification from Rachel to Phoebe about Rachel's personal problem, not involving Monica directly.


Already? That’s pretty bad what you did.

forgive you. And I like to bring a pad with me when I go answer the phone just in case… (Chandler gets that disgusted look back.) Okay…

monica addressed chandler, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant, but Monica's most recent utterance is a personal anecdote about her own habits, not a direct address or question to Rachel that requires a response.


Uh, Delaware. She's on her way though, so until she gets here, I'm gonna be your coach. But don't worry, she told me all about the la-Mazada stuff.

Yeah, that's when if you get the babies out by the end of the month, they give you 2% financing.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is an active participant in the conversation about Lamaze, and Chandler's joke about "la-Mazada stuff" creates an opening for her to react or contribute to the ongoing topic.


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

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

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

What're you talkin' about, I was killin' 'em.

Yeah, well they suck too.

richard did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica's last statement is a concluding, playful retort to Richard's previous claim about foosball, which doesn't directly solicit a further verbal response from him.


C'mon, she's your mom!

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's rhetorical question "No?" after his humorous comment invites a general reaction or response from anyone present in the group.


Oh my God you stole her award!

No-no! No, I’m accepting it on her behalf. (He puts it up above the TV to display it.)

Joey I don’t think you know what behalf means.

Sure I do! It’s a verb! As in, "I behalfin’ it!"

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she previously challenged Joey's understanding of "behalf," and Joey's latest incorrect and humorous definition directly responds to her, inviting a continued reaction.


Okay now it doesn’t matter which one you choose, y’know? It’s completely up to you. Our guy is perfect, or you can go out with the guy Phoebe deemed not good enough to go out with herself.

Ooh, technically you owe me $600 for sending out happy thoughts on your last ten auditions.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe just made a direct claim about him owing her money, which requires his response.


She’s mad because I know today’s her laundry day and that means she’s wearing her old lady underpants.

I can check that for ya.

I just—I can’t believe that you think that you and Chandler know me and Rachel better than we know you.

monica addressed chandler, not joey (ground truth)

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance is a declarative statement challenging both Joey and Chandler generally, rather than a direct question specifically soliciting Joey's immediate response.


Oh, she's that work of art I made, you know,    with the woman coming out of the frame.

Oh, and Monica gets to keep her?   In her house? I am so jealous!

You know, I would give her up, for you.

No, I couldn't let you do that.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance was a direct response to Monica's offer, continuing their private exchange about the artwork.


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

Do I know why we’re rushing?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Chloe should speak because Ross just finished explaining the reason for his rushing, directly answering the question she posed earlier.


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.

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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's sudden reversal about giving Hugsy to Emma directly follows her praise of his generosity, making his statement a direct continuation of their shared topic.


I put it on to scare Chandler!

If you win, we give up the birds.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Joey is an active participant, as Chandler's statement "If you win, we give up the birds" directly addresses him and sets a condition, but it is a declarative statement of.


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

I didn’t give her that ring!

So whose ring is it?

Is it an engagement ring?

But you didn’t give it to her?

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's most recent utterance, "But you didn’t give it to her?", functions as a rhetorical question expressing disbelief and setting up her continued.


Yes it is. You see I've always found the men's bathroom very sexual. Haven't you?

No. And if I did, I don't think we'd be going out. Monica, this is getting ridiculous!

monica was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Chandler directly addressed her by name and made a strong statement about the conversation getting ridiculous, which prompts her to respond.


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.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having just received a direct answer from Ross about Bonnie, and Ross's statement is a complete thought that does not immediately require a follow-up question or comment from her.


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

Okay, look, I think we have to tell Rachel she messed up her dessert.

What?! What is with everybody? It’s Thanksgiving, not...Truth-Day!

Look, when everyone eats that...that...Banana-Meat thing, they’re all gonna’ make fun of her, do you want that?

Okay, okay, we’ll just get everyone to act like they like it. That-that way noone makes fun of her and we still get to go to Sweet Potatoe Pie! (Referring to the dancers.)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross just offered a solution to the problem Joey brought up regarding Rachel's dessert, effectively concluding that specific sub-discussion for the moment.


What an interesting approach to guitar instruction. Y'know some might find it amusing, I myself find it regular.

Hey everybody, Rachel was so good today. She didn't gossip at all.

I didn’t! Even when I found out…umm, all right, well let's just say I found something out something about someone and let's just say she's gonna keep it. (Goes into her room.)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the topic about Rachel not gossiping, and Rachel's last utterance, which included a mysterious hint, was a direct response to Phoebe's praise, inviting a follow-up.


Okay, okay, you got it!

Ross, can you pass me the yams?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she made a request to Ross, and Ross's most recent utterance directly responds to her and offers her a choice regarding the mashed potatoes.


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

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

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

What's going on?

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's final lines, "Oh no, have I said to much? Well it's just something to think about.


You're on in 5 Ms. Minnelli.

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

What's the matter Ross?

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER, Chandler should stay silent because Ross's announcement of moving is a direct response to Joey's question, making the immediate conversational turn between Ross and Joey.


Well, thank you for lunch.

What? Wait a minute, I didn’t pay, I thought you paid!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel is directly questioning him about the payment for lunch, which he just thanked her for, requiring his response to clarify the situation.


Oh no, not in my room! I'll get him.

Ross, you've got to do something about the humping.

monica addressed ross, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica directly addressed Ross with a command, making him the expected next speaker to respond to the issue.


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

Why, when did you get out of the game?

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly followed up on her request for a hundred bucks, addressing Rachel and expecting a response regarding the money.


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

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement "I want both you guys" is a definitive resolution to the best man discussion, concluding the immediate exchange and not requiring further input from Joey.


No. But it’s okay, I’ll just put out pickles or something.

(answering the phone) (whispering) Ross, thank God.

ross was addressed by phoebe and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe just answered the phone and directly addressed him by name, expressing relief and clearly expecting a response.


Nice, nice. Hey I got somethin' for you. [hands Chandler an envelope.

Well, I don't know what Big Leon told ya but it's an even thousand if you want me for the whole night. What is this for?

Well, I'm makin money now and this is payin' you back for head shots, electric bills, and so many slices of pizza I can't even count. I love ya man.

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey just finished explaining the purpose of the money and expressed his affection, which doesn't require an immediate verbal response from Chandler, who is likely processing the emotional gesture.


Because Purvry Perverson over here can’t stop staring at her.

What?! Chandler she’s our cousin!

I was not staring at her. Okay? I was just listening intently. It’s called being a good conversationalist. Watch. (Stares at Monica’s eyes.) Say something.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he previously challenged Chandler directly about staring at their cousin, and Chandler's subsequent defense, though demonstrated on Monica, is part of the ongoing exchange that Ross is actively involved in.


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

I miss this.

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

No, I-I miss hanging out with you.

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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey is directly expressing his feelings about their changing friendship to him, continuing a personal conversation Chandler has been actively involved in.


What's wrong? What's wrong? You're married that's what's wrong.

She wants to meet you in person.

Hey, look, Phoebe I wanted to meet her in person too, okay, but she's married, she has a husband.

phoebe was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly addressed her by name and responded to her previous statement about the woman wanting to meet him, inviting her to continue the discussion.


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.

Maybe it was the guy.

It was the ring!

phoebe did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she is directly engaged in a debate with Chandler, who just made a definitive statement "It was the ring!" that directly refutes her previous point.


Yeah, which was nice.

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

Maybe, but shouldn't we wait for Chandler?

(on phone) Yes, Fran. I know what time it is, but I'm looking at the WENUS and I'm not happy!... (Listens) Oh, really, really, really? Well, let me tell you something... you will care about it, because I care about it! You got it? Good! (slams phone down, then leans back and realizes what just happened) Whooooaaaa....

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's dramatic reaction to his phone call is a self-contained utterance that shifts the immediate focus to his emotional state, requiring others to acknowledge or wait for him to process it rather than continuing the previous discussion.


I can't believe we are at a real college party! (Rachel laughs excitedly) I have to pee so bad!

I know. But if some guy who looks like Corey Haim wants to kiss me tonight, I'm sooo gonna let them! (They spot Chandler)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel's last utterance is a direct continuation of their shared excitement about the college party, and Monica, as the other participant in this exchange, is expected to respond to Rachel's statement about her intentions.


Emily is…incredible. I mean there-there are no words to describe it, I mean the whole weekend was like a dream. (Sees Rachel coming back from the bathroom.) Oh! And you! Rach!

Oh, no problem. I’m so glad I could help. Happy for you. (She playfully punches him.)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel just offered a concluding, supportive statement and a playful punch in response to his previous address, which does not directly invite further immediate speech from him.


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

You can always sell your baby.

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

You lied to me!

Well, she told me too! (Points to Monica and Joey glares at her.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but the current exchange is a direct and heated argument between Rachel and Joey about who is to blame, with Rachel's last utterance defending herself to Joey and implicating Monica.


Okay. Thanks you guys. Pheebs are you wearing fur?

Okay, let's get some perspective people; it's not like I'm wearing a seeing-eye dog coat!

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: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey initiated a direct exchange with him and is now providing a lengthy explanation that Ross is expected to acknowledge or respond to.


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.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross has just directly proposed marriage to her, requiring her response.


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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Ross and Rachel are having a direct exchange about Rachel's appearance for the hospital, and Joey is not being addressed or involved in their discussion.


Yeah, big stuff.

Alright, here, you have to hold this. [hands Chandler a piece of paper]

[grabs for seat belt] Where's my seat belt?

Oh, no no, that side doesn't have one, the paramedics had to cut through it. [Chandler jumps out of the car]

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Chandler is an active participant, having just asked about his seatbelt, and Phoebe has just finished explaining its absence, with Chandler's action of jumping out of the car serving as his immediate, non-verbal reaction to the information.


I’ve got friends too. Okay, bye.

Oh my God! I’m going out with Eric! Ooh, this day is really gonna be so much better than I thought it was gonna be. Oh Ross, I can’t make lunch. (Exits.)

So apparently I’m available for lunch.

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER because she has physically exited the scene after informing Ross she can't make lunch, making Ross's subsequent comment a self-reflection rather than an address to her.


to tell David!

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler just made a joke and then directly asked for validation, prompting Monica to respond after her laughter.


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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Joey's most recent utterance is directed specifically to Monica, indicating a private exchange between them about a shared "question" that does not involve Chandler.


NO! THEY'RE DOING IT!!!

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

(entering) What's going on?

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a direct response to Ross's question, explaining the situation specifically to him and shifting the conversational focus to him.


Hey, it’s Phoebe and Rachel. Um, why don’t you tell them what you were telling me earlier about me not being high maintenance?

Really? I’ve heard better.

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's most recent utterance directly addresses Chandler, asking him to "Tell them," indicating the turn has been explicitly passed to him.


Hey, Ross, I just wanted to apologize... (looks at laptop screen)..don't tell me you actually made those gay pictures of me?

uhu uhu, check this out. (Chandler sits down and looks at laptop screen)

Huh! So that's what I would look like if I worked out... and was being serviced by a policeman. You're not actually going to send these out are ya?

Eh..actually no, I don't need to because your little "Ross is dead" joke didn't work, ok, there were no responses. Nobody posted anything on the website, nobody called my parents, so the joke my friend is on you. Nobody called, nobody wrote anything, nobody cares that I'm dead. (silence) Oh my God! Nobody cares that I'm dead!?

No, come on, you know that's not true.

What are you talking about? You get sixty responses just for coming out of the closet! I didn't get one response! And I'm dead!

Well, the gay community is a lot more vocal than the dead community.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Chandler's most recent utterance was a direct, somewhat sarcastic, response to Ross's complaint about the lack of concern over his "death," inviting Ross to react or continue expressing his frustration.


Yes, and I know that you’d say no if he asked you, but I’m sorry; how great would you look walking down the aisle in this Donna Carin. (shows her the picture.)

(gasps) Oh, you so would! Oh, you should get that anyway. (They both look at her.) Like for clubbing.

rachel did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should stay silent because Phoebe just offered a general suggestion about the dress, and the gaze cue indicates that Rachel and the other person are now looking at Phoebe, allowing.


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

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

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Rachel is directly addressing Ross with an apology and a promise to him, making this a private exchange that does not involve Phoebe.


I'll take it all.

Hey, Ross, you're okay with that?

ross was addressed by joey and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey directly addressed him with a question, expecting his input on the matter.


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

Wow, uh, Joey that's-that's great. Thanks man.

That's it? You're-you're gonna let me do this?! This-this is my career we're talking about here!

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

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey is still actively making his argument directly to Ross about Ben stepping aside, presenting his case rather than asking a direct question that requires an immediate verbal response from Ross.


(to Joey) I wasn’t doing anything. (Joey starts angrily throwing his stuff down.) Uh-oh, what did she do now?

Just because she went to Yale drama, she thinks she’s like the greatest actress since, since, sliced bread!

Ah, Sliced Bread, a wonderful Lady MacBeth.

God, I just, I hate her! I hate her!! With her, ‘Oh, I’m so talented.’ and ‘Oh, I’m so pretty,’ and ‘Ooh, I smell so good.’

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, having initiated the discussion about Joey's anger and previously engaged with a sarcastic comment, making him the natural recipient of Joey's continued rant.


(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…

monica did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER. Rachel is expressing her distress about Monica's situation to herself or another character, not directly addressing Monica who has just re-entered her room.


Chandler, come on, you're gonna find somebody.

How do you know that? How?

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly questioned Joey's previous statement, expecting him to elaborate.


Six months? Whoa that’s rough.

Well, I mean it’s not all bad. I’m learning to appreciate the uh, smaller things in life. Like the sound of a bird and the color of the sky.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey should speak because Ross is elaborating on his personal situation, which Joey previously reacted to, inviting further engagement or a response.


And here we go…

I saw this movie once where there was a door and no one knew what was behind it, and when they finally got it open millions and millions and millions of bugs came pouring out and they feasted on human flesh. Y’know it wouldn’t kill ya to respect your wife’s privacy! (He walks away and into his apartment and looks the door.) Stupid closet full of bugs!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's comment about respecting his wife's privacy was directed at him, but Joey immediately disengaged from the conversation by walking into his apartment, locking the door, and talking to himself.


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

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

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

Right this is staging.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey's last comment is an observation about the sign as he and Chandler execute Monica's instruction to take Dr.


Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Rachel's distressed monologue about Monica's potential heartbreak invites a supportive or commiserating response from her.


Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the conversation with Ross, stating he wanted to talk about something, and Ross's appreciative response creates an expectation for Joey to now elaborate.


Hey Chandler! Y’know that girl you went to college with who-who became a movie director?

Oh yeah, Dana Keystone. She was in my Movement class.

Oh well listen, anyway she’s directing the new Al Pacino movie. You gotta get me an audition!

Oh, I don’t know man. I haven’t talked to her in like ten years.

owe me so much. You owe me three thousand, four hundred…

Hey-hey dude, why are you changing the subject? Why? Will you make the call or what?

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; however, Joey has just called him out for changing the subject and is now pressing him directly for a commitment he seems reluctant to make.


Alright you guys are off to party number one [ushers 3 guys into Monica's apartment] and you, you are off to party number two [ushers four women into his apartment. Two guys try to follow and Chandler blocks them and shoos them off to Monica's apartment] Alright fellas, let's keep it movin', let' keep it movin.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he is part of the group Chandler is directing, but Chandler's last utterance is a general directive to the "fellas" to keep moving, not a specific address or question requiring a verbal response from Joey.


Okay, okay. If that is what it takes to show you how much you mean to me, and how much I want you there. Then that's what I'll do.

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

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

ross addressed rachel, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. While Phoebe previously offered Ross a new glass, Ross's "I think this will be fine" and subsequent focus on drinking the milkshake, followed by Rachel stopping him, shifts the immediate interaction to Ross and Rachel, making Phoebe's turn in that sub-exchange complete.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel is directly addressing Ross and continuing her argument, which requires Ross to respond to her appeal.


What? What!?! You kissed him?

Yeah. I was just in there. He introduced himself and the next thing I know, we’re making out. You know.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just asked Phoebe a surprised question, and Phoebe's detailed response is directly addressed to her.


Ohh! No way Phoebe! I want to be Monica’s!

But why does it even matter?!

Why does it matter so much to you?!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her with a question ("Why does it matter so much to you?!") that challenges Phoebe's previous statement and requires a response.


(to Ross) So, er... how did it go with Celia?

Oh, I was unbelievable.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey initiated the conversation by asking Ross a direct question about Celia, and Ross just provided a direct answer, making it Joey's turn to respond.


(on tape) Yeah. (Pause) Anyway umm, it probably worked out for the best.

And in about five seconds you’re gonna see why.

(on tape) Ross did I ever tell you about the time that I went backpacking through Western Europe?

ross was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross just set up a reveal by saying "in about five seconds you're gonna see why," making him an active participant who is likely to comment on the tape's.


Monica! I couldn’t find him for two hours! He was having sex with Amy Welch!

Come on, that was back in high school! How could that still bother you?

I mean why, of all people would you want to go out with Chip?!

Look, you and I went to different high schools...

Okay, that doesn’t help me, because we went to the same high school.

You went to one where you were popular, and you got to ride off Chip’s motorcycle, and wear his letterman jacket. I went to one where I wore a band uniform they had to have specially made.

It was a project for one of the Home Ec classes.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in an ongoing debate with Monica about their high school experiences and Monica's past relationship, and Monica's last statement provides further context that Rachel can react to.


I don't know, you might be the first one.

Uh, no. Wait, you know what, this is the outfit that makes my calves look fat. Nevermind.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he is present for Rachel's self-deprecating comment about her calves, and her subsequent "Nevermind" creates an opening for him to offer a humorous or supportive remark.


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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Monica should speak because Pete is directly responding to her previous offer and addressing her with his incomplete statement.


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

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

monica addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica is directly responding to Phoebe's previous clarification, but Monica's statement is a strong, declarative assertion about her and Chandler's relationship that does not solicit an immediate verbal response from Phoebe.


This is your cellphone?

Yes, it reminds me of a simpler time.

Phoebe, where's your purse?

You can't have it.

Give it to me!

I'll go in there.

Phoebe come here

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica has just issued a direct command to Phoebe, "Phoebe come here," which expects a physical action rather than an immediate verbal response from Phoebe.


(following her) Phoebe! I have to have those earrings, we're going to leave as soon as the show is over.

But I already gave them back to you!

No you didn't.

All right, I already didn't give them back to you, that's what I said. (Walks away over to Rachel.) Where is that other earring?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe has conceded the point and then physically moved away to search for the earring, shifting her focus and ending the direct exchange with Monica.


Okay, the reason why I asked you guys out to brunch today is because I have been doing some thinking about who should be my maid of honor.

Oh my God! This is it! (She and Phoebe hold hands.) (To Phoebe) I really hope it’s you!

phoebe was addressed by rachel and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her with "I really hope it's you!", creating an expectation for Phoebe to respond to Rachel's expressed hope.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's most recent utterance consists of rhetorical questions and an internal monologue about his excitement and lack of preparation, which is not directed at her.


Okay, but wouldn’t it be easier if you had to tell me something that you could tell me.

Well, sure in a perfect world. But, no, I promised I wouldn’t tell, and I swore to like all my gods.

Okay. Does it have to do with Ross and Rachel?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's comment "There you go! Good enough for your party, huh?" is not directed at her and appears to be a separate observation or question, likely to Rachel, shifting the immediate focus from Monica's previous line of questioning to Phoebe.


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

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

Uh, you're not gonna win.

Oh, I know, I know, the odds are against us, but somebody has to win, and it could be us! And then how you gonna feel? You know, we're gonna be all like "oh everybody, let's take our helicopters up to the cape" and you're gonna be all like "oh, I can't guys, I'll meet you guys up there, I gotta gas up the Hyundai"

Ok, I've heard myself on tape and I sound nothing like that.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's statement about his voice on tape is a self-correction and not a direct question or invitation for Rachel to continue the exchange.


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.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the conversation with Chandler to explain his side, and Chandler's last statement directly responds to Ross's attempt to clarify the situation, indicating Ross is still engaged in the discussion.


Chandler, I found the perfect ring. (Holding it out for her.)

Oh, that’s uh, that’s pretty nice but I’m gonna go with the one I picked first.

Oh my God Chandler, the one you picked is gone. It’s over!

Some guy bought it. I’m sorry. I tired to stop it but they (points to the jeweler) put me in jail!

They put you in jail?

The little jail between the doors!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Phoebe just directly answered his question about being put in jail, providing a complete clarification that does not immediately require a follow-up response from him.


All right, uh… (To Ross) Oh hey, you’ve done this before Ross, well what did you say when you made up your vows?

Well with Carol, I promised never to love another woman until the day I die. She made no such promise.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he initiated the exchange by asking Ross for advice on vows, and Ross just provided a complete, albeit personal, answer to Joey's direct question.


Is this about Mark?

(shocked) Oh my God.

Oh my God. I cannot keep having this same fight with you Ross! Look, urrgh, maybe we should take a break.

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

No. A break from us.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT Ross should stay silent because Rachel just delivered a shocking and definitive statement about taking "a break from us," which is a direct and emotionally charged response to his previous suggestion.


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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe should speak because Monica's last utterance directly responds to Phoebe's surprise about the pot stickers and provides new information about the change and the fax.


How did we do?

Oh, I tasted Ben's milk, and Ross freaked out.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe's previous utterance directly describes his reaction, inviting him to respond to the claim that he "freaked out.".


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?

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica has just finished explaining her actions directly to Rachel, providing the requested information without prompting further immediate input from Rachel.


I know! I’m saying you have to watch them all the time.

I did!! I watched! I watched! I watched Monica bang his head against that thing!

rachel addressed monica, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, but Rachel's strong, defensive declaration about her actions is a conclusive statement that doesn't directly invite an immediate verbal response from Ross.


(gasps) You wouldn’t! Okay look, Rachel I know you really want to do this, but I-I’ve never been maid of honor to anyone before! And I know you’ve done it at least twice!

Okay. Okay. It’s—since you’ve never done it before you can be Monica’s made of honor.

Oh, thank you so much! (They hug.) Okay.

I’m gonna marry someone good y’know.

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's most recent utterance is a personal reflection about her future, not a direct address to Phoebe that requires a response.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER because Joey is now engaged in a private phone conversation with his mom, and his last utterance was directed solely at her, not Monica or the group.


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

So, Chandler, who’s on your list?

Ah, Kim Basinger, Cindy Crawford, Halle Berry, Yasmine Bleeth, and ah, Jessica Rabbit.

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Chandler is elaborating on his list, which was in response to Monica's direct question, but his final comment about Jessica Rabbit is a humorous aside rather than a prompt for Monica to speak further.


Joey, what are you doing? You promised Phoebe you wouldn’t eat meat until she has the babies!

Well, I figured we’re in another country, so it doesn’t count.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Monica just received Joey's justification for eating meat, which completes his immediate response to her accusation about breaking his promise to Phoebe.


Well, Monica keeps changin' the channel.

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

OK, what're we gonna do about this?

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Ross has just offered a solution to the problem she raised, which does not directly prompt her for an immediate follow-up.


Are you scared?

No! All right, who-who makes up the questions?

Ross will do it.

Oh sure, "Ross will do it!" It’s not like he has a job, or a child, or a life of his own.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's sarcastic complaint is a direct response to Monica's statement and not an address to Joey, so Joey's turn is not expected.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Joey's last statement, "I just feel kind of weird serving you guys," is directed at the group, including Rachel, inviting a response to his feelings about his new job.


(not smiling) That's not good.

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey directly addressed her not smiling and then issued a general command for everyone to smile, which was subsequently completed by the group, leaving no open turn for her to take.


Okay. That was her right?

See there you go. Woo! We're out of the woods. Okay, I'll get dressed now.

I'll get it, okay. (answers phone) Hi, Monica and Rachel's. (listens) Yeah, just a second, can I ask who's calling. (to Monica) Oh, ew, it's Michelle! Ew! She, she must have that Caller Id thing. You should get that.

(on phone) Uh, Michelle. Yeah, that was me, I-I dialed your number by mistake. (listens) Oh, you're so sweet. Yeah, we were a great couple. I know I really miss him. Well, you know how it is, it's that....

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Monica is currently engaged in a private phone conversation with Michelle, explaining a mistaken call and reminiscing, which does not involve Phoebe.


And you know, I have a massage client soon.

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the discussion about leaving, but Monica's most recent utterance is a direct claim for herself and Chandler, not an address to Phoebe, making it Monica's turn to interact with Ross or the group regarding her specific point.


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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in a direct exchange with Chandler, who just challenged her perspective on the "opportunity" she presented, requiring her to respond to continue the discussion.


They went in together. So sorry.

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

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica directly asked him "What did you think of the house?", prompting him for his opinion.


Jeez, what a baby.

Yeah, Ross, way to ruin it. I was just going to get dressed.

You know what I don't care. The only person I cared about getting dressed, is the one person that says she's not even gonna go. Look Rach, I'm sorry. Okay. Look, I-I wa, I was a jerk. I'm sorry I yelled. I want you there, I need you there. Look, what, what can I do that can show you how much, how much I want you to be there.

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Ross is now directly addressing Rachel with an emotional apology and plea, making the current exchange a private one between them that does not involve Chandler.


Okay, well, we’ll call the company that sent her!

I did that too! They wouldn’t give me her real name or her number. They said, "If I bothered them again they’d call the police." I said, "If you talk to the police, you tell them I’m missing a ring!"

So what, Joey? Wh-wh-what? What are you telling me? That there’s nothing we can do? Well, how could this happen?!

Look Ross, I am so-so sorry. I-I-I…

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey is directly addressing him with an apology that trails off, indicating he is still formulating his thought and should be given space to complete his statement.


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

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

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

Explanation: Pete is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, and Monica's playful accusation directly responds to his previous statement, inviting him to continue their banter.


Monica and I are engaged.

I’m getting married!!!! I’m gonna be a bride!!!! (Someone else yells at her.) No, I will not shut up because I’m engaged! (He yells again.) Ohh, big talk! Huh, why don’t you come over here and say that to me?! Huh, buddy?! Yeah, my fiancee will kick your ass! (Chandler starts to look worried.) Come on, apartment 20! Apartment 20!

(To Ross) Okay, you get her in here. (To Joey) You bolt the door. I’ll be in the closet.

Explanation: Monica is a BYSTANDER as Chandler is giving directives to Ross and Joey, instructing them on how to manage the situation and specifically telling Ross to "get her in here," without addressing Monica directly.


(excited) I can do that!

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

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

chandler addressed monica, not rachel (ground truth)

Explanation: Rachel is a BYSTANDER because Chandler is addressing Monica directly with a request for mac and cheese, and Rachel has already left the room.


Well, I brought the next best thing.

Chandler?! You brought Chandler?! The next best thing would be Monica!

Y'know, I would be offended, but Monica is freakishly strong, so…

Look, I-I drew a sketch about how we're gonna do it. (Showing them) Okay Rach, (points to the sketch) that's you. That's the couch. (Points again.)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross has shifted the conversation to explain a sketch directly to Rachel, making it a private exchange between them.


Phoebe, I already, I already did.

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just provided information to Phoebe, and Phoebe's subsequent utterance is a direct reaction to that information, inviting Rachel to acknowledge or respond to Phoebe's emotional state.


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

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

I was trying to help out a squirrel.

You were trying to eat it!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance directly addresses Monica in a private exchange about her past, not involving Chandler.


No! If anyone's a sex addict here, it's Monica! Yeah. Yeah. She has been trying to get me back in the sack ever since London!

I'm Monica. I'm disgusting. I stalk guys and keep their underpants.

Well, I think we've all learned something about who's disgusting and who's not. Eh? All right, now, I'm going to get back to my bucket. I'm only eating the skin, so the chicken's up for grabs. (Offers it to everyone.)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's last utterance concludes the previous exchange about who is disgusting and then shifts to a general offer of chicken to the group, not requiring a direct response from Monica.


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

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

(goes towards Joey) You know that's not the reason Joe. (Joey hugs him and after, he takes something from the fridge and puts it in his mouth. He goes back to where he was standing before)

What the hell are you doin'?

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Joey's surprised question, "What the hell are you doin'?", appears to be a reaction to an action by another person in the room, shifting the focus away from his.


Look! This is ridiculous. We should be packing you!! (She knocks over Monica, grabs a box, and runs into the kitchen.)

(entering) I am not!

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct question about Monica's belongings is immediately followed by Monica physically chasing Rachel, indicating a non-verbal continuation of the interaction rather than an immediate verbal response.


Yeah, well, Hurricane Gloria didn’t break the porch swing, Monica did!

Ross hasn’t worked at the museum for a year!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Monica's most recent utterance directly refers to him and challenges a detail about his life, inviting a response.


Well what is it? Let me see.

Hey, someone order a coat?

Ross, Chandler wrote something about me on his computer and he won't let me see.

He won't? [remembers what it is] He won't! Because, isn't that, isn't that the,the short story you were writing?

And I'm in it? Then let me read it.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's direct demand to read the story is addressed to Chandler, making him the expected next speaker to respond to her request.


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

Hey, come on, it’s not your fault.

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's emotional declaration that he wants both Joey and Chandler as his best men, directly addressing "both you guys," invites a response from Joey as a key recipient of this sentiment.


No-o-o! (To Monica) No? (She nods no.) No-o-o! Look Joey, here’s the thing, Monica and I have decided to live together, here. So, I’m gonna be moving out man.

Wait! Joey! Joey! Are you okay?!

Look, I-I’m just gonna be right across the hall and I promise you, the minute Monica and I break up I’m moving right back in with you!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler is currently addressing Joey with a reassurance, making it Joey's turn to respond to Chandler's statement.


Huh. So now, the real question is, who put those fossils there, and why?

Hey, look at this. "My Big Book of Grievances."

Hey, there's me! April 17th. Excessive noise. Italian guy comes homes with adate. Hey Chandler, look, you're in here too.

joey addressed chandler, not phoebe (ground truth)

Explanation: BYSTANDER; Joey is directly addressing Chandler about the "Big Book of Grievances," making Phoebe a bystander to their current exchange.


(taking the phone and hanging it up) Sorry, I thought you were talking to me.

Rachel! I'll just call her back.

rachel was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Rachel should speak because Ross directly addressed her and reacted to her action of hanging up his phone call, requiring a response from her.


Okay, cancel backup! Cancel backup!

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is a BYSTANDER as Ross is giving direct instructions to Rachel (or the person lifting the couch) about moving it, and Phoebe is not being addressed in this task-oriented exchange.


I don't know! You'll tell us on Monday!

Joey! You're in charge, ok? You make sure nobody leaves! (leaves)

joey was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, Joey was directly addressed by Ross, who assigned him a task and put him in charge just before leaving, prompting an acknowledgment or response.


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!

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as Joey is sharing personal news about Ursula and expressing his excitement, which naturally invites a reaction or comment from his friends.


"I’m Monica, I don’t get phone messages from interesting people. Ever!"

"Oh my God, I love Ross! I hate Ross! I love Ross! I hate Ross!"

"Oh my God, I can’t find a boyfriend! So I guess I’ll just stumble across the hall and sleep with the first guy I find in there!"

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel's last utterance is a continuation of her impression of Monica, not a direct address or question that requires Monica to respond as herself.


But equally real!

Well, this sounds like fun! Well, you know what? Actually? People are    getting a little antsy waiting Emma to wake up from her nap, so would you mind    performing them once now?

Explanation: Joey is a BYSTANDER as Rachel's direct question about performing "them" is addressed to another person, not Joey.


He's right, man. Please. Move on. Go to China. Eat Chinese food.

Course there, they just call it food.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance was a humorous, concluding remark on Joey's previous suggestion about Chinese food, not an open-ended question or a statement that directly solicits a further response from Joey.


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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's pointed rhetorical question directly challenges his previous statement about rejecting women, making it a moment for reflection rather than an immediate verbal defense.


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

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

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

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Rachel has just made a decisive statement and taken action to resolve the situation by grabbing the key, indicating she is about to unlock him and leaving no immediate conversational turn for Chandler.


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

Wow, uh, Joey that's-that's great. Thanks man.

That's it? You're-you're gonna let me do this?! This-this is my career we're talking about here!

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey's emotional outburst "That's it? You're-you're gonna let me do this?!" directly challenges Ross's previous acceptance of Joey's sacrifice, but it is a rhetorical question expressing disbelief rather than demanding an immediate verbal answer.


Hey, isn’t weird to think about how next year at this time they’ll be a little baby at the table? (Chandler turns around in horror.) (Seeing him) Rachel’s! But good to know where you’re at!

I have no idea.

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Chandler's last utterance is a self-deprecating comment about his own behavior and not a direct question or prompt for her to respond.


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

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

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as she is present for Ross's shocked reaction and Joey's attempt to calm him, creating a dynamic where she might interject regarding the surprising topic.


) I was about to do some serious damage!

: Well, this must've brought back some really bad memories for you, Ross.

: Well, Ross was mugged as a kid.

ross was addressed by monica and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Monica just provided information about him ("Well, Ross was mugged as a kid."), which invites him to respond or elaborate on the topic.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross's last statement, "I don't, I don't understand.


(pause) Yeah, you could go to the game with me, ah, even though I know    you said you couldn't. But then you lied to me and tricked me and gave me a    bump on the head.

I'm sorry. That's the one thing I can't do. I promised I'd be with    Monica.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly referenced her as the reason he cannot go to the game with Joey, inviting her to confirm or elaborate on their plans.


Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross's use of "We're" includes her in the "nice thing" they are trying to do for Joey, prompting her to speak in defense of their gesture or to address Joey's feelings.


What about your massage client?

I just felt so bad, missing this. So I just slipped him a little something,    you know. As long as I'm back in five or six hours, it will be alright.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Phoebe is directly responding to Monica's previous question about her massage client, providing an explanation that concludes her thought without inviting an immediate follow-up.


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

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

Hold it hold it. I gotta side with Chandler on this one. When I first moved tothe city, I went out a couple of times with this girl, really hot, great kisser, but shehad the biggest Adam's apple. It made me nuts.

joey addressed chandler, not monica (ground truth)

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey has just finished telling a story to the group, siding with Chandler, which doesn't directly address Monica or require an immediate response from her.


Yeah. I guess. (She puts more money in the bucket.)

Just get your nails done?

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Phoebe just asked her a direct question about whether she got her nails done.


All right, fine... But if I enjoy this, you have only    yourself to blame... (Chandler turns his back to the TV. Joey puts the tape    in the VCR, switches it on and watches what's on the tape... It's clearly a    american football match, with the referee's whistle blowing, the crowds cheering...)

Why am I hearing cheering?

Well it's okay, its like... its just a football game.

Yeah, see... you were all worried for nothing.

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT as he initiated the previous exchange with a question about the cheering, and Joey's last utterance directly addresses Chandler's implied concern, inviting a response.


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

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

Okay, Ill have the fixed salad and the duck.

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because he just made audible comments about Ross, and he might be continuing his previous line of thought or reacting to Ross's abrupt shift to ordering food.


Whoa!! Whoa, whoa, wait a minute. What time did your little friend leave? (Ross can’t answer that) Oh my God. She was there? She was still there? She was in there, when I was in there?!

Listen. Oh hey, hey, the important thing was that she meant, she meant nothing to me!

And yet she was worth jeopardising our relationship!!

Look, I didn’t think there was a relationship to jeopardise. I thought we were broken up.

We were on a break!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT Ross should stay silent because Rachel just delivered a definitive and emotionally charged counter-argument to his previous statement, which may lead her to continue speaking or expect him to absorb her point.


Hey Phoebe, can I talk to you for a second?

So, what should you have done?

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the conversation with Phoebe, and Phoebe's most recent utterance is a direct question to Rachel, inviting her to elaborate.


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

Yeah. What-what did Tag say?

Tag is not the father! And Joey knows now?

I do Rach. I do, and I so happy for you. (They hug.)

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as Joey just directly addressed her by name to confirm he knows and express his happiness for her, immediately after their hug.


How's the maniac?

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

Phoebe, what are you doing?

rachel addressed phoebe, not ross (ground truth)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Rachel directly addressed Phoebe with a question, shifting the conversational turn to Phoebe and away from Ross.


Phoebe, come on that's silly.

All right, so let's switch.

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel's latest utterance directly responds to Phoebe's proposal to switch, indicating agreement and inviting Phoebe to proceed with the action.


You still on that?

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

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: Ross is an active participant, as Chandler's mocking "Black Bart speech" is a direct response to the topic Ross initiated and is aimed at Ross's previous behavior, but it is a rhetorical question and complaint that does not directly solicit an immediate reply from Ross.


Who are those people?

Oh, that's Nana, right there in the middle. (Reads the back) 'Me and the gang at Java Joe's'.

Explanation: Rachel is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the group discussion about the photo, and Monica's identification of Nana and reading of the caption creates an opening for anyone to comment further on the picture.


What!? But I already bought my ticket to Bermuda!

Fine, I'll rent a car and drive...! Ross, you have to get that job!

What am I supposed to do? He's out cold! In fact he was just talking in his sleep before and evidently he wants someone named Fran to spank him harder.

Well, just wake him up!

the one that put him to sleep, I won't get the job!

Explanation: Joey is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Ross's most recent utterance is a statement explaining the consequence of waking the person up, which doesn't directly solicit an immediate verbal response from Joey.


Okay, I'm gonna go too!

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

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Phoebe's "Uh-huh, great story! I'm going!" dismisses Monica's defense and signals Phoebe's departure, effectively closing the exchange without inviting further response from Monica.


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

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

(to the dog) What are you barking at?

chandler did not speak next (ground truth)

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Monica's comment is an aside directed to the dog, not an address or question to any of the human participants.


Hello! (Listens) Oh yeah! Hey! Hold on a second she's right here! (To Phoebe) It's Chandler.

Hello Phoebe, I've been thinking about you all day. (He's holding the phone so that Monica can hear it as well.)

phoebe was addressed by chandler and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Chandler directly addressed her with a personal greeting and statement, "Hello Phoebe, I've been thinking about you all day," which clearly prompts her to respond.


(grabbing the picture) Give me that!

All right, wait! Just wait. Everybody just calm down. Okay? Let's give our friend Joey a chance to explain why he's such a big pervert!

What?!! (He turns around and stares at Chandler who's silently pleading with Joey to go along with it.) No I'm not!!

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in the broader discussion, but Phoebe has just set up Joey to explain himself, and Joey is now directly responding to Phoebe's accusation, making the current exchange between them.


So you stole that tape from Richard's apartment?

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

That tape was never meant to be seen by... (pauses)    Joey I would feel more comfortable if I was having this conversation in private.

(laughs) Monica, look... I don't think you and I have    any secrets anymore... (Monica keeps looking at Joey) Not ready to joke about    it yet, okay, I see you later. (Joey walks out)

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Monica just asked Joey to leave for a private conversation, and Joey has just responded and is walking out, so Chandler should wait for Joey to fully exit before re-engaging.


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

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

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

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

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, as she initiated the discussion about Chandler's father and his last utterance was a direct counter-argument to her point, requiring her to continue the exchange.


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…

What are you talking about?

(thinks) I'm not sure.

Explanation: Ross is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT, but Joey's "I'm not sure" is a direct, albeit hesitant, response to Ross's previous question, indicating Joey is still formulating his thoughts and has not yet yielded the floor.


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: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she just gave Monica a gift in response to Ross's complaint, making her central to the ongoing discussion about engagement presents and Monica's subsequent comment about registering for gifts.


Oh no, no, I’ll be there too.

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

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

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Rachel directly addressed her with "No Phoebe!" and provided new, significant information about her pregnancy, which warrants a response.


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

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

Look, I don't wanna hear this right now.

Huh, I'm just saying...

Well don't just say.

Ya know, maybe, maybe I should just go.

Ok. I'll see ya later. Just think about it, ok.

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Ross's final statement, "Just think about it, ok," is directly addressed to Joey, inviting a response or acknowledgment after their tense exchange.


Monica? What time is it?

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

I guess I'll get washed up then. Watch that sunrise. (He goes into the bathroom.)

getting tired of sneaking around.

Explanation: BYSTANDER: Joey has just gone into the bathroom, and Monica's statement "getting tired of sneaking around" is a general comment not addressed to him.


Hey! (Sees Ross is there) Oh, good, Ross! You’re parents like me, right?

(only half-paying attention) Yes, of course they like you!

Explanation: ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Chandler just received a direct answer from Ross to his question, which concludes the immediate exchange.


Joey? What's going on?

I know! It's stuck!!!

Explanation: Phoebe is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because she initiated the exchange by asking Joey a direct question, and Joey's response about something being "stuck" invites her to react or ask for more information.


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

I guess I didn’t really think about it.

(finds the word in the book) Ezel! (Reads the translation.) Hey Gunther! You’re an ezel!

gunther was addressed by ross and spoke (ground truth)

Explanation: Gunther is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT because Ross directly addressed him and called him an "ezel," which is an insult that prompts a reaction.


I said name one!

I can’t believe I did this! What an idiot!

Oh, stop beating yourself up! People make mistakes! These things happen! There aren’t any message you’ve forgotten to give me are there? (Chandler has a disgusted look on his face.) Apparently you’re not very good at it! I…

Do you think he’ll ever forgive me?

forgive you. And I like to bring a pad with me when I go answer the phone just in case… (Chandler gets that disgusted look back.) Okay…

Explanation: Chandler is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT who just asked Monica a direct question about forgiveness, and Monica's subsequent response trailed off, creating an opening for Chandler to continue expressing his feelings.


Look out, incoming pumpkin pie!

Ok, we all laughed when you did it with the stuffing, but that's not funny anymore.

Hey, Monica, I got a question. I don't see any tater tots.

That's not a question.

But my mom always makes them. It's like a tradition. You get a little piece of turkey on your fork, a little cranberry sauce, and a tot! It's bad enough I can't be with my family because of my disease.

Explanation: Monica is an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT; Joey is directly addressing her with a continued plea about the tater tots, expecting a response from her regarding his request and dramatic statement.