Onion Glasses

Tips for cutting an onion without the tears?

I understand the irritation is from the enzyme in the onion but is there a way to cut it without the irritation? I am sure goggles would help but no thanks.

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1. sunglasses =]
2. Cut the onion under the water in a sink.
3. put a metal spoon in your mouth as you cut
4. Five ways: 1. Freeze the onion then cut it. 2. Put some salt on your tongue. 3. Keep a spoon in your mouth. 4. Put a piece of bread in your mouth. 5. Don't breath through your nose.
5. cut the root end last to minimise vapours. cut near running water. the vapours will get vaporised
6. burn a candle near where you are cutting the onion.its the best method.
7. Put your onion in the freezer for a while before you cut it. This will minimize the smell greatly.
8. chill onions before cutting - even freeze for 20 min breathe through your mouth not nose when cutting to
9. I haven't tried this but a friend of me swear that chewing gum helps.
10. Take a clothespin and clip your nose. Can't smell, can't cry!