[Justin]

I guess you are wondering why the title is like that. Anyone who have cut, sliced, diced, or chopped an onion will have tears involuntarily.

Now, what do we need to do in order to prevent those tears from coming out when we are dealing with onions.

[homeboy]

When I cut onions, I simply try to do it as quickly as possible. I also have the advantage of wearing glasses which helps to block some of the fumes. LOL

[Bella]

A chilled onion will have less of a tearful effect. I know the refrigerator is not the ideal storage place for onions, but if you chill them for a few hours before cutting you won't be crying so much.

[khoshlen]

I have also had problems with peeling onions. What I have found out however is that if you thoroughly wash them before peeling it does help. I have tried the chilling trick as well and it works fine. But if you are like me and you don't want to put the onions in the fridge, you can simply wash them thoroughly and start peeling them.

[ditzyme]

I keep them in the fridge so they are always chilled when I peel them and I find that peeling them under running water stops the fumes that cause the tears. I have heard that if you have a teaspoon in your mouth while chopping onions it stops the eyes watering but haven't tried it myself.

[Hamster]

I'd personally favour a rather more radical solution. When it have to chop onions I wear swimming or diving goggles! That way nothing reaches my eyes and then I open the window when I have finished cutting.