Use this list of "Threads conversation starter templates" to begin the conversation and to keep it going.
You can access it in PDF or as a Google Doc to make your own copy of it.
Google Doc:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13JHZKIZy6IUtOr_9o7xf3uO7jvj860FXbbVTX_kAj3o/edit?usp=sharing