I haven't cried cutting an onion in a long time and mine are set on the counter in a small bin. I usually buy Vidalia and was told for years the flatter looking the onion the sweeter. I just made a cucumber and onion salad and hubby actually liked it for someone not being an onion fan. It's shallots or Vidalia (short/flat) for me. I also only buy them as I need them since it's just 2 of us.