Fiona
Don't say something stupid? haha asking how she is doing is always a good filler, ask what she is up to for the rest of the week any exciting plans that kind of thing. Keep it casual don't interrogate her, pretend you are catching up with a friend.

Christan
If you are confident and comfortable with yourself, immediately mention the silence and make a joke about it. She is just as nervous as you. And if the date is just boring, well, there is your answer. Don't make another one.

Sam
Ask her about herself. And then listen to her responce so you can add comment. Everyone loves to talk about themselves and you could actually learn something.

Jenna
Say something like, "I hate it when this happpens" or just ackowledge the silence. It'll make both of you laugh and break the silence.

Lindsay
I would like to know just as much as you do.

Jacqueline
LAUGH AND JOKE
EASE THE MOOD

Molly
Try to ask really open ended questions. If she still doesn't respond well, realize sometimes there just isn't a connection.

Farhana
Ask questions about topics that you can relate to your life. I enjoy to travel so I may ask where was your favorite vacation. Then I will tell a story about my favorite vacations. Just be genuinely interested in the other person and things will go fine. Also don't be judgmental or abrasive on a first date.

Sekhinda
Guys should be the gentleman and initiate a conversation. Just step up to the plate! Its crucial on a first date to talk first. For example, tell her a joke or funny story to break the ice. Other suggestions is tell her something about yourself. For example, things that interest you, one of your personal aspirations, things you like to do for fun, etc. This will get the date going and break the awkward silence. Eventually, both of you will start talking to one another!

But if she does not reciprocate a lot as you have. Give it some time and go with the flow. You don't want to pressure it on her so much. She might be nervous, something on her mind; maybe she doesn't like something about the date (the food or place), she?s just shy at the moment, etc. Eventually the awkward silence will resolve itself. Both parties just need to get into a comfortable zone. Once that happens the hard part is over, and you'll be getting to know more about each other in no time!

maria
two people on a first date don't know anything about eachother so there really shouold not be much silence.There should be alot of talking, alot of getting to know one another...the only time I have experienced this "awkward silence"is when I am not hitting it off with someone...