Situation: I was walking down a hallway and just entered the kitchen. I could see a dining table on my right.
Alternative situations: Just tossed all the peel into a thrash can on my left, I am about to relax on a couch in my one o'clock direction, while the pot is boiling in my ten o'clock direction. I am standing in the middle of the room and can't decide to sit on the couch on my right front me or the fridge to my left front of me.
Question: Can I was my hands from where I am standing or would I have to walk forward?