Merit Making.
In some Countries you will see 'Merit Making' ( As they call it ) but if you read Buddha's Teachings this is about the 'Self' and not other's, they are seeking merit from their actions rather than giving without expecting a reward. I personally see Merit in Buddha's Teachings as a 'Happening' instead of a 'Doing', spontaneous without thinking I am ' Merit Making' and expecting something in return.
Boddhidarmas quote above says it well imo....
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