fiance/fiancee

Here's one I bet you didn't know. I was also kind of amazed when I first learned this one. It happens to be gender-specific.

If you're a male and you send your parents an email or text message indicating you want them to meet your "fiance," are you ever in for a shock.

A woman would introduce her "fiance," but a man would introduce his "fiancee," assuming, of course, we're referring to traditional marriages. . .but that's a whole other issue we won't tackle in this blog.

To avoid future embarrassment, just make sure you're aware of the difference.

By the way, I didn't know you were getting married. Congratulations, but don't try to hit me up for a gift.