On some level, I think it's a good way to start things off; it's a good conversation starter and whatnot.. but, on another level I think it could get awkward if the new person takes it the wrong way.
What do you guys think? Good? Bad? Have you ever had a foreign roommate?
Too political.
I never really considered that.
I dont know, but I think your first objective should be to convince your new roommate that Asian people are responsible for the laundry, cooking, and cleaning, and thats just how its done in America.
If you want them to hate you
(Yes, I know... that's north korea)