Directionally challenged

I admit to be number and math challenged but I'm also directionally challenged. Lefts and rights can be confusing as are north, south, east, west unless I have my compass that has a Robert Frost poem engraved on it.

Conversation with Rick as we watched the sunset.

Rick: What direction is across the lake?

Me: France.

Rick: No, direction. Like on a compass.

Me: France is South, so south.

Rick: It's east or west.

Me: I want to call a friend or use a joker.