这小段英文是否通顺?Ben,I know you many years ago,when I seen you once

Ben,I have known you for many years.I thought you were a traditional man when the first time I saw you.
是不是想表达这个意思
本,我很多年前就认识你了.我第一次见你的时候还以为你是个传统的男人.
晕,culture 做形容词还真没怎么见过..
这样吧
I thought you were a traditional man in Chinese culture when the first time I saw you.