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Duties are ascribed to people naturally, this is expected of and from a reasonable human beings i.e. duty of care, but responsibilities are demanded-duties that are brought upon ourself because of our close connections with others e.g. responsibilties you have towards your children.
The difference between this two terminology can be describe in a very simple words...
1) Duty : -
To do the work assigned is our duty.
2) Responsibility - To complete the work assigned accurately, efficiently and within the given deadlines is responsibility.
Examples : -
1) A watchman has to sit on the gate of the premises is his duty.
2) A watchman has to ensure the security and the safety of the premises is his responsibility.
If i have to answer in one line it would be like this.
Duties you perform and responsibility you undertake.
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