java \n is printed, should break line?

I have a string that when it see's \n it should break line. However when I print it too screen it actually shows the \n as characters.

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   My file has a line such as q1. what is your name? \n a.bob \n b.jim

   
   


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   I then store that result into a String when its read from the file

   
   


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   I then send it over RMI to a client which it is then displayed. It should be

   
   

   q1. what is your name?

   
   

   
   a. bob
   b. jim
   
   

However it all is printed on one line exactly how it is in the file.