[How many media guests can you spot in photo? via NICK MCGLYNN]

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New York City media parties are much more cliquey than even the socialite affairs, as I am quickly learning.  There's the techies, the bloggers, the print writers, and more. I asked at least three writers last night to do a recap of the inauguration party that the NY Times threw at The New Museum for me, but alas they are all most likely still in bed.  So, instead of talking about the photo booths, the bar drinks and the mini cupcakes being passed around, here is my guide to surviving a NYC media party:

1. When talking to someone that has a lot to say (or asks a lot of questions about a particular subject): You are most likely talking to someone in print media.  These people have entire DAYS to work on their stories and will be most likely steering the conversation into getting more info out of you for whatever story they are currently working on.  These writers are also usually very interested in where you work/what you do as they themselves are perpetually job-searching (since their current may end at any moment). More»