Sea of Persuasion

In today's society we are always being persuaded.  Even our friends and families try to persuade us to do things.  Not only do our families and friends persuade us but the media as well.  Everyday, we are surrounded by influences of media and do not realize.  We walk down the street and pass the multiple billboards persuading us to buy products.  You also are influenced by media on television.  Commercials are trying to persuade people to buy products constantly, and they are definitely very influential.  I have not had much experience when it comes to persuasive experience when it comes to public speaking.  I need to become more critical of people's persuasive messages.  I can do this by thinking do I agree with what they are saying, and does it make logical sense.