When my friend invited me to dinner at an upscale steakhouse downtown, I hesitated.

The place was known for $60 steaks and sides that cost more than my weekly grocery budget. Before we even made the reservation, I was honest.

“Hey,” I told her gently, “I can’t really afford a $200 dinner right now. I’ll just order something small.”

She waved it off. “Don’t worry about it. We’ll just go and enjoy.”