There's a lot of people out there that would take offense to being labeled third world, different, ethnic, and any other racial slurs that exist out there. If you haven't seen them all, here's your chance: wikipedia
Fortunately, I was the one who would go around laughing at myself and making fun of my own culture. I found it a great way to break the ice and let people know that I don't take offense. But there's one that that actually matters in such situations, and its the fact that offense is taken and not given.
Always do things that represent who you are and what you are capable of. Don't let others actions and words define you, be it offensive or not.
Fortunately, I was the one who would go around laughing at myself and making fun of my own culture. I found it a great way to break the ice and let people know that I don't take offense. But there's one that that actually matters in such situations, and its the fact that offense is taken and not given.
Always do things that represent who you are and what you are capable of. Don't let others actions and words define you, be it offensive or not.