Furthermore, when the yearbook judges were asked to imagine interacting with the women in the photos, they responded differently depending on whether genuine positive emotions were expressed. The judges showed greater interest and more positive expectations of the interaction toward women who expressed genuine positive emotions. In sum, happy people tend to be more popular and likable than unhappy people (Bell, 1978; Feingold, 1983), which suggests that interpersonal exchanges may be more rewarding for those with high positive affect. Based on the correlational data presented here, happiness is indeed associated with evidence of success in the workplace.