Qns I'm tempted to really ask my interviewees

Being not exactly proficient in mandarin, I asked Jim to help me translate some 'fan ti zi'. I was also wondering what questions to ask my interviewees. Then:

Jim says:
lol
Jim says:
ask them what they think of obama being the new president
Jim says:
:P
[Rubez] says:
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAA
Jim says:
or.. what will u get if you react NaOH with HCl
[Rubez] says:
i will kena hantam by the other reporters
[Rubez] says:
LOL
Jim says:
LOL

Mandarin + Me = Bleargh. X_X

Truthfully, I'm a little fearful of being "eaten up" by the other more experienced reporters from bigger publications.

Creativity = Risk-taking! I must remember that.