As Chrissy Teigen takes to the internet to say sorry, here's how to apologise effectively

Sorry really is the hardest word

Chrissie Teigen (Alamy/PA)

Saying sorry can be one of the hardest things to do, but if you’ve hurt someone and you regret it, it’s important to take responsibility and try to repair the damage caused.

It’s something US model Chrissy Teigen recently posted about, breaking a month-long social media silence to share a lengthy apology for sending hurtful tweets in the past.