Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate
Adding "if you stand on the same side of the bike as the pedal . . . "

I just remember, "righty tighty, lefty oddie", as in the left one is odd or the opposite. I'll stand on one side of the bike to do both pedals at times.
I admit it. I have left/right problems sometimes (Yes, I am the problem child!). This explanation helps me keep it straight.