The famous story of Mahatma Gandhi being kicked off a train created a life changing experience. However, his return ride from Durban to Pretoria had much different results. Although there is no written history of the actual exchange he may, or may not have, had with the white passenger in the first class compartment of the train.
If you have not already found yourself in situations where you needed to build a relationship quickly, you will. In order to prepare for those moments, do some research on methods, actions, statements, etc. on how to build rapport with someone is a short period of time, similar to that of Mahatma Gandhi. After listing what you have found (cite any work you use), provide a brief overview of things you feel you can improve on in order to be successful the next time you are faced with such a situation.