Pronunciation

I won't pronounce Budapest with the 'sh' sound, as "Budapesht."

Did you know that Budapest used to be called Pestbuda sometimes?

Also, unless I am speaking Spanish in Spain, I won't pronounce Ibiza or Barcelona with the correct lisp, as in "Ibitha" and "Barthelona"

Did you know the story about the so-called "Castilian lisp" having its origins in the practice of subjects copying their lispy king is most likely an urban legend?

No judgment on those who pronounce these place names correctly! It's just that I feel weird every time I try, so I don't do it any more.