Do Good Things Without Wanting Recognition?

Being selfless is similar to being altruistic — another word for giving to others without looking for personal gain. If you give time, money, or things to other people without expecting something in return, that's selfless.

What is it called when you do something for someone and expect something in return?

Quid Pro Quo

something that is given to you or done for you in return for something you have given to or done for someone else. in politics nobody does something for nothing: there's always a quid pro quo involved.

Does giving also needed to ask for something in receive return?

Giving shouldn't come with demands, conditions, a hidden agenda, or a scorecard. When you give of yourself and expect something in return, it's a transaction not a kind gesture. You have one eye on your actions and the other on what you'll get in return.