What happens next?

How to cope with awkward silence
Consider whether you should even care that there is silence.
Some people feel more comfortable than others during' awkward' silences. These people may not particularly enjoy meaningless small talk.

(A). They may even enjoy silence: a comfortable silence can be a sign of closeness between two people. If so, just try to relish in the silence for a bit.;
(B). If this is the case for you, choose to intervene. You might say something such as : " hi guys.;
(C). They may only enjoy the fact that someone has to get up and walk away in order to alleviate the awkwardness. If so, time to examine whether that person should be considered as a target.;
(D). While it has been proven that one finds being awkward particularly irritating, this sort of filtering is extremely unlikely to relieve the awkwardness. Listen actively and try to recognize any underlying issues.;
(A).