Destroy and discard such items without delay, lest harm befall others.) 13. One demerit per instance for composing an obscene poem. 14. One demerit per instance for uttering lewd words. (This includes telling
bawdy jokes.) 15. One demerit per instance for casting a lingering gaze upon an attractive
person. 16. One demerit per hour for harboring recurring licentious thoughts.
Appendix IV Brief Record of Merits and Demerits for Women’s Virtuous Conduct
Merit Rules for Women’s Conduct
1. One merit per day for maintaining dignified bearing in daily dwelling.
2. One merit per day for behaving discreetly and keeping properly within the inner quarters.
3. Ten merits for observing the rule of no physical contact between unrelated men and women on each occasion.
4. Ten merits for not wantonly revealing suggestive speech or demeanor.
5. One hundred merits for being dignified, quiet and gentle.