I hate chopping onions!

put onion in the water for some time, then it will be okay for chopping

There are several solutions to the problem of onion tears. You can heat onions before chopping to denature the enzymes. You might also try ways to limit contact with the vapors: chop onions on breezy porch, under a steady stream of water or mechanically in a closed container. But do not forgo the sensory pleasure and healthful effects of Allium cepa. or burn a candle while you are chopping onions or pour about a teaspoon of vinegar onto the cutting board where you are cutting the onions

I wear glasses so I guess that's the reason why I don't tear up as much---though I do "cheat" most of the time when I "chop" onions---especially when the recipe calls for minced...I use a hand/stick blender! works like a charm-- I just peel the onion & quarter it & put it in the compartment for the blender & voila! quick & tearless onions! I also do this with garlic--just peel & use the blender...hope I was able to help somewhat...=)

I have also a sensitive eyes in chopping onions. I am teary eyed after chopping two pieces. Some have techniques like soaking them in water, putting a half slice at the point of a knife. I have tried these techniques but still my eyes tears. Many thank for some informations friends gave here. I'll try some of them.

Cut many onions and to a extent garlic too. Eventually you'll build a partial immunity to it. Some people swear by freezing the onion, cutting it and putting it in the fridge for a bit, goggles, and avoiding the center cut until last. I've done most of those and at least the center cut and waiting the onion out for a bit works out.

I find that if I peel and then soak the onion for about fifteen minutes before I cut it that it is better. Although I still get a tear or two, I have quite sensitive eyes though. My grandmother used to say to soak the onion in milk - I haven't tried that one yet..... thanks for making me remember it. She also said to wash your hands in milk to get rid of the smell of onion or garlic from your hands afterwards.

try to put some rock salt on the chopping board before cutting onions. it works for me it might for you. goodluck

i am not really sure how i do it, but i really have no problem chopping onions i think, its the technique, like the angle of the knife when you cut the onion...