what is front and what is back

[2poochmama]

What is the front of the work....the side facing me?

Here is the pattern creating the left front of a jacket with faux placket:

(On WS row) WYIF sl 1st stitch, P5, WYIF sl next st, P to end of row.

after about 6 rows I have noticed that by slipping the 2nd stitch, I am creating a continuous ridge on the RS of the piece...does this sound correct?

[fibrenut]

Sounds right to me.
Usually with stockinette fabric the v's are the right side and the bumps are the wrong or purl side