Most candidates I chat with believe that the interviewer completely controls the meeting and that any attempts to take charge will end in a total disaster. This is not always the case. Sometimes, the person running the interview may be very inexperienced at how to manage the process and would actually be quite happy for you somewhat take over and keep things flowing! The key is to do your best to assess the situation early and adjust accordingly.
For example, if you are greeted by a lot of very brief questions such as how long were you at your last job; did you like the work you performed, would you be happy in an identical role, etc., reply by offering to explain a bit about your last job, highlights of your work, etc. If the interviewer seems eager to listen, go into some details but do not overwhelm.
Should the interview begin to drag after about 30 minutes and interviewer seems uneasy, try to close the process. Ask what the time frame is for filling the job, how many other candidates are being considered, and if there is any information you could provide. Finish by stating you are very interested in the job and will touch base in about a week unless you hear back from them first.
Finally, do not try to read the interviewer's mind. Most hiring managers do a fairly good job of camouflaging their opinions in front of candidates!
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