The two young men had little in common, but they did not realize it, for they shared a number of surface traits. Both, for example, were fastidious, very attentive to hygiene and the condition of their fingernails. After their grease-monkey morning, they spent the better part of an hour sprucing up in the lavatory of the garage. (Capote 30)
This paragraph uses small details to paint a perfect picture of these two men. So far in the story, their part is relatively shrouded. What we are given, are personality traits of both men. What kind of men they are may give perception of how they fit into the Clutter's lives.
Both men, Perry and Dick, are described as being vain and "attentive to hygiene". Appearance is important to their daily lives. Both young men get along relatively well, but lack a deeper connection. On a more important level, they lack deeper meaning to their lives. They are 'searching' for themselves. For now though, they are content with the "surface traits" they share.
These traits are obviously important to eachother. But on the other hand, when Perry and Dick realize they have nothing considerable in common, their friendship will suffer. This flaw may be the downfall to whatever grand plan they have schemed.
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