Persuasive speakers should avoid criticizing what others have said or done because such criticisms are always considered ad hominem arguments.

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Criticizing what others have said or done, when done respectfully and based on facts or logical reasoning, does not necessarily constitute ad hominem arguments. Ad hominem arguments specifically attack a person's character rather than addressing the content of their argument.

Persuasive Speakers Should Avoid Criticizing What Others Have Said or Done