Salutations to a Regulated Medical Waste Generator

My Dearest Editor: A recent letter I received from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Solid Waste Management, Bureau of Special Waste Planning, addressed to “Dear Regulated Medical Waste Generator,” has prompted me to consider my feelings about the various ways I am greeted. I am happy with “Dear Larry,” “Dear Lawrence,” “Dear Dr. Weisberg,” or “Dear Mr. Weisberg.” I don’t mind “Dear Doctor” or “Dear Sir,” as long as the letter is not from a member of my family. I have come to accept “Dear Friend” from fund-raisers I don’t know, and “Dear Provider” from.