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  1. Wearing contacts rather than glasses while cutting onions can curb the crying, I’ve found. (Those with naturally perfect vision may need to opt for the shop goggles.)

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Breathe Through Your Mouth to Avoid Crying When Cutting an Onion
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The crying response to onion vapors has to do with your eyes, not your nose. So mouth breathing won't make a difference.

Using a sharp knife, to reduce the tearing and bruising caused by a dull one, may help, as will refrigerating the onion ahead of time. Maybe wear swimming goggles? Keeping your eyes closed will do the trick, but you may lose a finger or two!

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One thought on “Breathe Through Your Mouth to Avoid Crying When Cutting an Onion”

  1. Wearing contacts rather than glasses while cutting onions can curb the crying, I’ve found. (Those with naturally perfect vision may need to opt for the shop goggles.)

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