<human>:  How do I know if my avocado is ripe?
<bot>: To tell if an avocado is ripe, look for signs such as the skin changing color from green to black, the avocado feeling softer in your hand and having slight give when you squeeze it, and the stem popping off easily. If the stem won’t come off, the avocado may not be ripe yet. You can also cut the avocado open and if the flesh is a creamy green-yellow, it is probably ripe.