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They’re people magnets

The more people you know, the more chances for a friend to come through with a lucky break. In one study, Richard Wiseman, professor of psychology and author of The Luck Factor, showed participants a list of last names and asked them if they were on a first-name basis with at least one person with each name. Of the subjects who considered themselves lucky, half were able to tick off eight or more names. Only a quarter of the participants in the unlucky group could. “Lucky people talk to lots of people, attract people to them, and keep in touch,” Wiseman told Health.com. “These habits result in a ‘network of luck,’ creating the potential for fortuitous connections.”Need some help with mingling with others? Here are some tips for engaging small talk that’s not awkward.