Scripture-first response
“Tongues are only an optional spiritual gift.”
Acts uses tongues as the recognizable sign when groups receive the Spirit. First Corinthians regulates later uses of tongues in the church.
What the objection is claiming
Paul’s distribution of public gifts is used to erase the reception narratives in Acts.
Acts 10:44-46
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,Open full referenceJewish believers knew Gentiles received the Holy Ghost because they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.
How the passages answer it
Scripture shows at least an initial sign, prayer directed to God, and a public gift requiring interpretation. The fact that not everyone has the same public ministry does not remove the common reception pattern in Acts.