2007-12-08 02:53:44 · 7 answers · asked by . 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Breathe through your mouth and not through your nose while chopping an onion. When you breathe through your nose it goes up into your sinuses and causes your eyes to water. It works for me as long as I remember to do it. My grandma taught me this when I was about 10. I have never heard the gum thing.
2007-12-08 16:34:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After peeling the onion rinse under cold water and it truly works!
2007-12-08 11:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by fh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know about that but dip the onions after peeling in water and then cut them prevents crying.
2007-12-08 10:58:25 · answer #3 · answered by P K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that it works, but wearing swimming goggles works better. Also peel the onion under running water.
2007-12-08 16:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried it a couple of times. You still cry but it keeps you from crying alot i think. Its not the best method but its fun to try.
2007-12-08 11:51:54 · answer #5 · answered by butterfli8134 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It keeps your from crying as much.
2007-12-08 13:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First time, I heard about this. I will have try it, and see. Thanks.
2007-12-08 11:01:20 · answer #7 · answered by That one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋