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What are the key tips for cutting an onion without crying?
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1. Cut the onion close to the root end to minimize its sulphuric-based irritants.
2. Keep a slice of bread near when you cut the onion, which will absorb some of the vapors that make you cry.
3. Refrigerate the onion before cutting to reduce the intensity of its vapors.
4. Cut the onion under running water or while submerged in a bowl of water to dilute the vapors.
5. Use a sharp knife to slice the onion as quickly as possible, which will reduce the amount of time you are exposed to the vapors.