Many people resort to ad hominem fallacy when they cannot refute an argument on its merits. This is a bad strategy that undermines their credibility and damages their relationships. In this article, you will learn why ad hominem fallacy is bad, how to avoid personal attacks in debates, how to argue logically and respectfully, how to handle criticism gracefully, and how to disagree without being disagreeable. You will also discover how to focus on the ideas rather than the people behind them, how to avoid exposing your motivations and biases, and how to respect the views of others even if you do not share them.