Embarassing Newbie Question

I'm almost too embarassed to even post this question, but it is causing
me a lot of stress trying to learn to use my telescope, so here goes...

I have a 6" Orion Skyview reflector and I'm trying to learn how to do
star hopping. I have a lot of trouble remembering which way is "up"
and which way to "turn". I've read that the image should be
upside-down with reflectors but right-side should still be right-side.
(Please correct me if I'm wrong.)

I think my problem comes from my orientation to the eyepiece and the
direction of the scope. If I have it on Polaris and look through the
eyepiece, and, for lack of a better description, my ears are orientated
with the ends of the scope, is the top of the image really the top, or
is it the right side and I need to turn my head the other way? Which
is the proper orientation for viewing? Also, what happens when I spin
it to look at Vega, near the zenith? Do I have to wrench my head
sideways to see it correctly.

Thank you for your kind replies.

-ken

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