The Canadian Engineer, Vol. XI. No. 12, December 1904
1st. When you enter the engine room spit on the floor. We have water, lye, soap and brushes, and we will clear up as soon as you leave.
2nd. Rub your hands on the polished work, it will give some one work to use the surplus polish.
3rd. Put your hands on the engineer’s bright work, you will know whether it is smooth, hot or cold. Tell others to do the same.
4th. Stop in the engine room as long as you please. The engineer has nothing to do but entertain visitors.
5th. Be sure to tell the engineer that his engine is pounding or not running right, as he will not know unless you do; he will stop and make repairs while you wait.
6th. Don’t tell the engineer who you are, he is a mind reader, and already knows who you are. Go anywhere in the engine room and you will please him.
7th. Advise him what to do, as you know best. The engineer is only there every day and does not have a chance to see as much as you will in an hour.
8th. When the engineer is busy making repairs, tell him a good story and if possible get in the way.
9th. Be sure and tell him all you know, it will not take long.
10th. Call again and repeat as long a story as you can.
11th. Pull out a cigar and light it, don’t ask him to have one for if you do he will accept it.
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