The same rule applies for shorts and sleeveless shirts. The one thing that is important for men to keep in mind is that, hair should be cut shortly and beards, if you wear a beard, should be kept short and neat. Men should bring with them some sort of dress up attire for the purpose of being invited out to special occasions. A special note on jewelry. Men here do not have pierced ears, this is serious to make note of.
Most people love Arabic food, it is known for traditional dishes which take a lot of preparation.
It is not so easy to get ready made things here. The local diet is made of up of fresh fruit, vegatables and meats. What is available in fruits and vegtables depends upon what season of the year it is. Here in Bethlehem, you will find everything cheaper than in Jerusalem or Israel proper, however, you can often find things in Jerusalem that you can not find so easily here in Bethlehem. As staples, the local diet includes rice almost daily, potatoes often and pastas sometimes.