QUINCY ‒ Of all that distinguishes Quincy natives from Johnnies-come-lately, pronunciation of the city's name is perhaps the biggest giveaway. Is it "KWIN-see," with a soft "C" sound? Or is it ...

I only correct the pronunciation if I expect to see that person again. This way, I’m not constantly feeling rude by correcting everyone.

The city of Quincy, Massachusetts, is named after Col. John Quincy, a prominent figure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the grandfather of Abigail Adams. While locals pronounce the city's name as ...