“I don’t want you to treat me any differently.”
I think it should be “Lei”, with a capital ‘L’.
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Actually, I have been reading up, and it looks like it can be written as “lei”, “unless in a formal context”. But this mode of address implies formality, so I don’t know how to use that advice.
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I checked on tatoeba and all the possible translations of the English version were added by the same native Italian speaker, so I guess it’s fair to take it as likely acceptable usage.
Perhaps as is it could be used in a family setting with an older relative? Thus using the “lei” form out of respect, but not requiring a capital “L” because not actually a formal context as such? Just an idea/suggestion, but would be curious to find out more about this too.
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I’ve found this, which should answer the question. It seems one should use “lei” in informal written communication, and “Lei” (or “Ella”) in formal letters.
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