In movies and shows, I often hear one character say to another "Sweep the north side of the building." or "Meet me on the east side of the parking lot." They do this without a compass. Honest question. Is there anyone who knows where geographic north is, when in a strange place?

@Coding2Learn Does the street grid system help? Streets and avenues and all that..

@Coding2Learn This is what's actually known as "good sense of direction" vs someone that just knows how to get places